Solvent waste codes Used thinners & degreasers, split by halogenated or not.

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Spent solvents

Australian Capital Territory
Non-halogenated organic solvents
ACT: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Australian Capital Territory
Halogenated organic solvents
ACT: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Australian Capital Territory
Other organic-solvent process waste
ACT: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
National reporting
Non-halogenated organic solvents
National: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
National reporting
Halogenated organic solvents
National: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
National reporting
Other organic-solvent process waste
National: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
New South Wales
Non-halogenated organic solvents
NSW: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
New South Wales
Halogenated organic solvents
NSW: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
New South Wales
Other organic-solvent process waste
NSW: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
Northern Territory
Non-halogenated organic solvents
NT: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Northern Territory
Halogenated organic solvents
NT: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Northern Territory
Other organic-solvent process waste
NT: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
Queensland
Non-halogenated organic solvents
Queensland: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Queensland
Halogenated organic solvents
Queensland: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Queensland
Other organic-solvent process waste
Queensland: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
South Australia
Non-halogenated organic solvents
SA: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
South Australia
Halogenated organic solvents
SA: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
South Australia
Other organic-solvent process waste
SA: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
South Australia
South Australia interstate Policy: non-halogenated organic solvents
SA interstate policy: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
South Australia
South Australia interstate Policy: halogenated organic solvents
SA interstate policy: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
South Australia
South Australia interstate Policy: other organic-solvent process waste
SA interstate policy: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
Tasmania
Non-halogenated organic solvents
Tasmania: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Tasmania
Halogenated organic solvents
Tasmania: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Tasmania
Other organic-solvent process waste
Tasmania: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
Victoria
Non-halogenated organic solvents
Victoria: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Victoria
Halogenated organic solvents
Victoria: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Victoria
Other organic-solvent process waste
Victoria: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160
Western Australia
Non-halogenated organic solvents
WA: The spent solvent is non-halogenated.
When to use G110
Western Australia
Halogenated organic solvents
WA: The spent solvent is halogenated.
When to use G150
Western Australia
Other organic-solvent process waste
WA: The residue comes from producing or recovering solvents.
When to use G160

G110 is for non-halogenated spent solvent, G150 for halogenated & G160 for residue from producing or recovering solvents.

Which waste code covers spent organic solvent?

The catalogues separate halogenated organic solvents from other organic solvents, and can list ethers or highly flammable hydrocarbons on their own. Record the solvent or the mixture’s composition so the description can be matched.

Is solvent-contaminated paint just a solvent waste?

Paint, resins, adhesives and PCB-contaminated materials can have more specific entries than the solvent group. Read those descriptions and exclusions together. In Queensland, an asterisked category takes precedence when several listed categories fit.

Which exclusions or special routes apply to solvent waste codes?

South Australia. South Australia’s household chemical depots accept household solvents, including paint thinners and turpentine.

Australian Capital Territory. Small quantities of unwanted household thinners and similar solvents can go to the free household chemical drop-off at Mugga Lane or Mitchell.

The shared classification and movement limits for solvent waste codes are on the Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory pages.

What do you do next with solvent waste codes?

For solvents, work out whether they are halogenated and whether paint, resin or another specific stream fits better. Then choose the state’s movement route.

Sources

State-specific examples are labelled. Choose the state before using a candidate.