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ODS and F-Gas Waste Disposal

All ODS and F-Gas waste transported off island will require a completed notification: Transfronteir Shipment of Waste (TFS). This notification requires authorisation from the UK Environment Agency and the Environmental Protection Unit (EPU), DEFA, Isle of Man. 

To ship ODS and F-Gas waste to the UK for disposal there are currently two options:

  1. apply for an individual TFS notification
  2. join a harmonized joint shipment (this information is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by EPU) 

Harmonized* TFS for ODS & F-Gas

To export waste ODS and F-Gas, from the Isle of Man, all shipments are subject to obtaining authorisation for the Transfronteir Shipment of Waste (TFS).

Due to the low volumes of ODS and F-Gas used on Island and the low volumes used per annum by companies, a joint TFS application has been arranged. This will be available for all companies to use but does not occlude you from applying for your own individual TFS.

To ship your ODS or F-Gas waste via the harmonized TFS, please contact: environmentalprotection@gov.im or the Environmental Protection Unit on 01624 685535

* This information is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by EPU. 

Waste Classification

Common European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Codes:  

07 Wastes from organic chemical processes

08 Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply anduse (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes, and vitreous enamels,), sealants and printing inks.

14 06 Waste Organic solvents, refrigerants and foam/aerosol propellants:

  • 14 06 01* chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC
  • 14 06 02 other halogenated solvents and solvent mixtures
  • 14 06 04 sludges or solid wastes containing halogenated solvents.

16 02 Wastes from electrical and electronic equipment (including CFC, HCFC and HFC)

  • 16 02 11* discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons
  • 16 02 13* discarded equipment containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 12.

20 Municipal Wastes:

  • 20 01 23* discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons
  • 20 01 35* discarded electrical and electronic equiopment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21* and 20 01 23* containing hazardous substances.
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