European Waste Catalogue
Absorbents, wipes and rags contaminated by hazardous substances (oils, solvents) are 15 02 02. Uncontaminated absorbents and protective clothing take 15 02 03.
Also searched as: oily rags, wipes, spill granules, absorbent pads, filter materials
The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your absorbents & rags is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Contaminated by oil, solvent or other hazardous substances
Absorbents, filter materials containing dangerous substances
Uncontaminated absorbents, wipes, protective clothing
Absorbents, filter materials, wiping cloths and protective clothing other than those in 15 02 02
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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