EWC 16 01 07* — Oil Filters
Used automotive and machinery spin-on oil filters containing residual mineral oil and metal casings.
2026 DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking Mandate
HAZARDOUS AUTOMOTIVE WASTE (*). Requires hazardous consignment note tracking, oil crushing/drainage reporting, and scrap metal recovery.
- Official 6-digit EWC code: 16 01 07*
- Carrier Environment Agency Upper Tier Registration (CBDU number)
- Accurate metric quantity (Kilograms or Tonnes from weighbridge/skip docket)
- Site receiving authorisation and designated R/D disposal/recovery code
- Timestamped electronic transfer confirmation retained for 2 years
Permitted Recovery (R) & Disposal (D) Codes
When logging transfers for EWC 16 01 07*, the receiving depot must assign an approved Annex II recovery or disposal operation:
Approved Container Types & Sizing:
Duty of Care Enforcement & Penalty Liability
Under Section 34 of the UK Environmental Protection Act 1990, every commercial producer transferring EWC 16 01 07* must verify their carrier's licence and lodge an electronic Waste Transfer Note. Failure to produce a valid transfer record on demand carries a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice or unlimited fines upon court prosecution.
Verified UK Carriers Permitted for EWC 16 01 07*
Upper Tier carriers licensed by the Environment Agency to collect this stream:
Frequently Asked Questions: EWC 16 01 07*
Is EWC 16 01 07* classified as hazardous waste under DEFRA rules?
Yes. EWC 16 01 07* is classified as HAZARDOUS WASTE. Submissions to DEFRA require a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note, source of components, and hazardous property codes (HP).
How long must I keep waste transfer notes for EWC 16 01 07*?
Under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, non-hazardous waste transfer notes (e-WTNs) must be retained for a minimum of 2 years (3 years for hazardous waste). WasteLog automatically stores all verified records in a 2-year audit defence archive.
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