European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code

20 01 26* – oil and fat other than those mentioned in 20 01 25

Chapter

20

municipal wastes (household waste and similar commercial, industrial and institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions

Sub-Chapter

20 01

separately collected fractions (except 15 01)

Individual Entry

EWC Code

20 01 26*

Description

oil and fat other than those mentioned in 20 01 25

Entry Type

Absolute Hazardous

* Signifies Hazardous Waste

EWC Code: 20 01 26* - oil and fat other than those mentioned in 20 01 25. Type: Absolute Hazardous. Image by Dsposal

Absolute Hazardous - A waste that falls under an absolute hazardous entry is always hazardous. If that waste has no hazardous properties the absolute hazardous entry still applies. The law does not allow another entry to be applied to that waste.

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23 Waste Descriptions
Animal Fat Paraffin Engine Oil Gear Oil Lubricating Oil Penetrating Oil Penetrating Fluid Motor Oil Engine Lubricant Transmission Oil Differential Oil Transfer Case Oil Drivetrain Oil Hydraulic Oil Invert Emulsion Machining Oil Soluble Oil Coolant Heat Transfer Fluid Cutting Fluid Cutting Oil Cutting Compound Machining Lubricant