European Waste Catalogue

EWC Code for Oil Filters

Most common code16 01 07* Hazardous entry

Used oil filters from vehicles and plant are 16 01 07 — a hazardous entry due to residual oil content.

Also searched as: fuel filters, vehicle filters

Which Code Applies?

The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your oil filters is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.

Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue

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