Cleaning water
Water from cleaning and rinsing processes.
On-site pumpingADR-authorised transportWatertight chain documentation
What is rinse water?
Rinse water is the water released when rinsing, cleaning or degreasing products, parts, machines or installations. Depending on the process it contains oil, grease, soap, chemicals or metals, which usually means it may not be discharged and must be disposed of as a waste stream. IAM assesses the stream, pumps it on site and has it processed responsibly.
Which rinse-water streams do we collect?
Degreasing water
Water from degreasing baths and parts washers.
Wash-bay water
Water from wash bays and washing lines.
Soap & detergent water
Rinse water with soap or cleaning agents.
Oily rinse water
Rinse water mixed with oil or emulsions.
Machine rinse water
Rinse water from machines and installations.
Why choose IAM?
Fast collection throughout the Netherlands
Collection often within a few working days
Guidance from request to collection
ADR-authorised transport
Certified processing partners
Legally correct waste documentation
One point of contact for the entire process
Multiple waste streams combined in one collection
How does it work?
1
Assessment & classification
We assess the composition and determine the correct EURAL code and processing route.
2
Planning & collection
We plan a fixed or one-off collection, coordinated on site.
3
ADR transport & processing
The stream is transported ADR-authorised and processed at certified facilities.
4
Documentation & completion
You receive the full chain and processing documentation, audit-proof.
Regulations & certification
Compliant from collection to processing
The right permits, EURAL classification and watertight paperwork — IAM arranges it end to end.
EURAL codes we handle
The most common codes for this stream. Unsure about the right code? We help you classify it.
16 10* Aqueous liquid waste (hazardous)12 03* Aqueous wash & degreasing waste11 01* Aqueous rinsing liquids20 01 29* Detergents with hazardous substances
Frequently asked questions
May rinse water be discharged to the sewer?
Often not. Rinse water with oil, grease or chemicals must be disposed of as a waste stream. We help you assess and classify it.
How quickly can rinse water be collected?
Collection is often possible within a few working days, fixed or one-off, pumped on site.
Which volumes can IAM collect?
From a single IBC to tanker volumes, removed ADR-authorised.
Do I receive documentation on disposal?
Yes, with every disposal you receive watertight chain documentation.
From the knowledge base
Rules & practice explained
Register rinse water directly
Want to have rinse water collected? Request a quote or get in touch — we will coordinate the collection with you.