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.

Disposal of refrigerant and refrigerant oil

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

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.