Glycol-based brake fluid (DOT)
DOT 3/4/5.1 brake fluid, collected separately.
Not drained, not mixed with oilScheduled or one-off collectionAudit-proof chain documentation
What is brake fluid as waste?
Discarded brake fluid is glycol-based and therefore hazardous waste. It may not be drained or mixed with waste oil, as this disrupts processing. Brake fluid requires separate, safe collection. IAM supplies the right containers and arranges the watertight chain.
Garages, workshops & industry
Glycol-based = hazardous waste
Collected apart from waste oil
Which brake fluid do we collect?
Drainings from maintenance
Brake fluid drained during maintenance and repair.
Workshop residual batches
Residual batches and drainings from workshops.
Mixed KGA batches
Brake fluid combined with other KGA.
Packaged brake fluid
Original and residual packaging of brake fluid.
Empty containers
Empty, contaminated containers of brake fluid.
A different glycol-based stream? Report it via the form.
Why choose IAM?
Fast collection throughout the Netherlands
Collection often within a few working days
Guidance from request to collection
Clear coordination on volume, storage and accessibility
Legally correct waste documentation
Certified processing partners
One point of contact for the entire process
Multiple waste streams combined in one collection
How does it work?
1
Packaging & storage
We supply the right containers so brake fluid is collected and stored safely.
2
Safe collection
Scheduled or one-off collection, transported ADR-authorised.
3
Processing & registration
Controlled processing with audit-proof chain documentation.
4
Documentation & completion
You receive the full chain and processing documentation, so the chain is demonstrable and audit-proof.
Regulations & certification
Hazardous waste, correctly recorded
Brake fluid is glycol-based hazardous waste that may not be drained or mixed with oil. We collect it separately and document every step.
ADR-authorisedVIHB registeredEURAL 16 01 13*Certified processing
EURAL codes we handle
The most common codes for this stream. Unsure about the right code? We help you classify it.
16 01 13* Brake fluid16 01 14* Antifreeze fluids (hazardous)20 01 13* Solvents
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t brake fluid go in with waste oil?
Brake fluid is glycol-based and disrupts oil processing. It must be collected separately and safely as hazardous waste.
Does IAM supply containers for coolant and brake fluid?
Yes, we supply the right, approved containers so coolant and brake fluid are collected and stored safely.
Does IAM also collect coolant and antifreeze?
Yes. Coolant and antifreeze are glycol-based, just like brake fluid, and are collected, transported and processed separately as hazardous waste — combinable in one pickup.
Can brake fluid be collected together with other KGA?
Yes, brake fluid is part of a broader KGA collection and can be combined in one pickup.
Is brake fluid hazardous waste?
Yes. Used coolant and brake fluid are glycol-based hazardous waste (KGA) and must be collected, transported and processed separately. We help you classify them correctly.
Do I receive documentation when brake fluid is disposed of?
Yes. With every collection you receive the correct accompanying waste note, so the chain is demonstrable and audit-proof.
Register brake fluid directly
Want to have brake fluid collected? Fill in the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible to align the packaging and collection.
Professional guidance
Correct documentation
Fast follow-up