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Waste solvents are hazardous waste and often flammable. IAM collects used solvents from businesses throughout the Netherlands — safely packaged, transported ADR-authorised and with watertight documentation.

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Halogenated & non-halogenatedADR-authorised transportApproved packaging supplied

What are waste solvents?

Waste solvents are used or expired organic solvents — such as thinners, diluents, alcohols, ketones and chlorinated solvents — released during cleaning, degreasing, production and the paint and printing industry. They are usually flammable and/or harmful and must be collected separately in approved packaging and processed. IAM arranges the entire process.

Which solvents do we collect?

Thinners & diluents

Used thinners and paint diluents.

Non-halogenated solvents

Alcohols, ketones, esters and aromatics.

Halogenated solvents

Chlorinated and fluorinated solvents.

Cleaning & degreasing agents

Solvent-based cleaners and degreasers.

Paint & lacquer residues

Solvent-based paint and lacquer residues.

Solvent-bearing sludge

Distillation residue and solvent-bearing sludge.

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.

14 06 03* Other solvents & mixtures14 06 02* Other halogenated solvents07 01* Waste from organic chemical processes20 01 13* Solvents (small hazardous waste)

Frequently asked questions

Are waste solvents hazardous waste?

Yes, solvents are hazardous waste and often flammable; they must be collected separately in approved packaging and processed.

Must halogenated and non-halogenated solvents be separated?

Yes, these are collected separately because they have different processing routes. We help you with separation and classification.

Does IAM supply packaging for solvents?

Yes, we supply UN-approved packaging and drums suited to the stream.

Do I receive documentation on disposal?

Yes, with every collection you receive the correct accompanying waste note.

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