How is automotive paint sludge classified?

Paint sludge is typically 08 01 11* (hazardous) due to solvent content. It requires manifested disposal but is valuable as an alternative fuel for cement kilns (calorific value 15–20 MJ/kg).

Can stamping scrap be sold directly to steel mills?

Yes — clean ferrous stamping scrap (12 01 01) is a commodity. Prices track London Metal Exchange HMS grades. SymbioFlows connects you with mills seeking consistent grade and volume contracts.

What is the ELV Directive and how does it affect our waste?

The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC) mandates 85% recovery by weight for ELVs. OEM supply-chain waste like scrap and fluids falls under standard industrial waste law, but demonstrates circular commitments for ESG reporting.

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~180 kg

Steel scrap yield per vehicle

src: ELV Directive data

85%+

Scrap recovery rate (EU)

src: ELV Directive 2000/53/EC

€150–400/t

Typical paint sludge gate fee

src: industry avg

60–70%

Waste oil re-refining yield

src: GEIR 2022

Principaux flux de déchets — codes CED et repreneurs

Code CED	Matière	Description	Qui les achète
12 01 01	Ferrous Metal Swarf & Scrap	Steel and iron scrap from stamping, machining, and body shop.	Steel mills, scrap dealers
12 01 03	Non-ferrous Metal Swarf	Aluminium, copper, and zinc swarf from machining.	Non-ferrous smelters, aluminium recyclers
08 01 11*	Paint Sludge (hazardous)	Spray booth sludge from body painting operations.	Cement kilns, waste-to-energy, solvent recovery
13 02 05*	Waste Mineral Oil	Spent cutting oils, hydraulic fluids, and coolants.	Oil re-refiners, industrial fuel blenders
16 01 03	End-of-Life Tyres	Production scrap and warranty returns.	Pyrolysis plants, TDF cement kilns, rubber crumb producers
12 01 05	Plastic Trim Scrap	Injection moulding runners, bumper scrap, interior trim.	Plastics recyclers, compounders

* dangereux selon la directive-cadre européenne relative aux déchets 2008/98/CE

Industries qui achètent les déchets de Automotive Manufacturing

Steel & Metal

Ferrous scrap as EAF or BF feed — direct circular loop

Cement & Clinker

Paint sludge as alternative fuel — calorific value 15–20 MJ/kg

Chemicals

Spent solvents and oils for re-refining or fuel blending

Rubber & Plastics

ELT scrap into crumb rubber or pyrolysis carbon black

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