Oily cleaning water
Cleaning water from oil and fuel tanks.
On-site pumpingADR-authorised transportEURAL classification & advice
What is tank-cleaning water?
Tank-cleaning water is the water released when internally cleaning storage tanks, IBCs, drums and tank containers. It contains residues of the stored product — for example oil, fuel, chemicals or food residue — and must therefore be collected and processed as a waste stream. IAM assesses the composition, pumps it on site and arranges compliant disposal.
Which tank-cleaning water do we collect?
Chemical cleaning water
Cleaning water with chemical product residues.
IBC & drum rinse water
Rinse water from cleaned IBCs and drums.
Tank-container cleaning water
Water from cleaned tank containers.
Food-residue water
Cleaning water with food residue.
Residual product & sediment
Residual product and settled sludge from tanks.
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)13 05* Oil-water separator contents07 xx* Aqueous waste from chemical processes16 07 09* Cleaning waste with hazardous substances
Frequently asked questions
Does IAM also clean the tank itself?
We focus on collecting and processing the cleaning water and residual product; cleaning itself can be arranged with a partner if required.
May tank-cleaning water be discharged?
Usually not — due to residual product, oil or chemicals it must be disposed of as a waste stream. We assess and classify it.
Which volumes can IAM pump?
From a single IBC to tanker volumes, pumped on site and 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 tank-cleaning water directly
Want to have tank-cleaning water collected? Request a quote or get in touch.