Recycling and Refuse Law

Recycling and refuse law
Legislation on the handling and disposal of refrigerants and refrigerant oils is contained in the BIMISCH (German Immission Protection Law) and the Recycling and Refuse law Audi-ServiceNet, Handbooks, HSO Environment 2 and 3.

Disposal of refrigerant
Refrigerants intended for disposal are to be transferred to marked recycling containers, observing the permissible filling quantity.

Disposal of refrigerant oil
Used refrigerant oils from systems employing halogenated hydrocarbons are to be disposed of as waste subject to special supervision. They are not to be mixed with other oils or substances. Proper storage and disposal must be ensured in line with local regulations.

German technical, work safety and accident prevention regulations can be obtained from (addresses in other countries can be obtained from the relevant authorities):

BeuthVerlag GmbH
Burggrafenstr. 6
10787 Berlin

Carl Heymanns Verlag KG
Luxem burger Str. 449
50674 Koln