RCRA codes for waste transmission fluid Used gearbox & automatic transmission oil.
- Free, no account
- Based on 40 CFR Part 261 and EPA guidance
- Nothing is stored
Find a federal hazardous waste code
Waste transmission fluid: 2 codes.
Waste transmission fluid
See the waste transmission fluid guide for exclusions and management routes.
Characteristic hazardous waste
Ignitable waste
It is sent for disposal and exhibits ignitability
When to use D001Characteristic hazardous waste
Lead
Lead leaching from waste transmission fluid reaches the TCLP limit
When to use D008
ComplyOnSiteWhich RCRA codes can apply to waste transmission fluid?
| Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| D001 | It is sent for disposal and exhibits ignitability |
| D008 | Lead leaching from waste transmission fluid reaches the TCLP limit |
What evidence decides waste transmission fluid?
Document each physical or chemical property that matters. One characteristic test can't settle the other D-code criteria.
Can waste transmission fluid follow a different route?
Recycled used transmission fluid follows Part 279. Fluid sent for disposal needs a hazardous-waste determination.