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Waste code for used oil filters Spin-on & cartridge filters still holding used oil.

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Used oil filters: 3 codes.

Used oil filters

  • Quebec mineral oils and grease

    Used oil filters

    Oil retained by the filter

    When to use A05
  • Alberta oilfield waste codes

    filters

    Filtration service and retained oil

    When to use FILTER
  • Manitoba Schedule A hazardous wastes

    Oil filters after use

    Used-oil residue; drainage and compaction

    When to use MHW2

Other codes that mention it 1

  • Federal HAZ codes

    Used oil filters containing more than 6% oil

    When to use HAZ3
Quebec A05 covers used oil filters & Manitoba MHW2 covers oil filters after use. Retained oil matters.

Which Canadian codes fit used oil filters?

CandidatePlaceWaste stream
A05
Quebec
Used oil filters
FILTER
Alberta
filters
MHW2
Manitoba
Oil filters after use

Do used oil filters have their own code?

Quebec names used oil filters separately from the oil itself. Record filters as filters and treat any oil collected as its own waste stream.

How should used oil filters be described for collection in Canada?

Assess what the filter still holds and how it is classed for transport. A filter category doesn't let you describe liquid oil as a solid.