Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Recycling and Disposal Regulations
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Note The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply in other countries. Addresses in other countries can be obtained from the relevant authorities.Specifications and rules for handling and disposing of refrigerants and refrigerant oils can be found in the chemical-climate protection provision and recycling and disposal regulations. These are valid in Germany. Different specifications and rules may apply in other countries.Refrigerant and Refrigerant Oil DisposalRefrigerantRefrigerants intended for disposal are to be transferred to marked recycling containers, observing the permissible filling quantity. Refer to the chemical-climate protection provision and the recycling and disposal regulations in Germany. Different specifications and rules may apply in other countries.Refrigerant OilUsed oil disposal: Volkswagen InfoNet; Operations; Handbooks & Dealer Literature; Service Handbook; 15. Environment Protection. Follow the link "Environment Protection in Market- and Service Operations" under general information; 4. Waste Management; 6. Methods of Disposals; g. Disposing of Used Refrigerant Oil Used refrigerant oils from systems employing halogenated hydrocarbons (at least one hydrogen atom is replaced, for example, with the halogen elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine) are to be disposed of as waste subject to special supervision. They are not to be mixed with other oils or substances. Proper storage and disposal must be ensured in line with local regulations. Refer to the chemical-climate protection provision and the recycling and disposal regulations in Germany. Different specifications and rules may apply in other countries. German technical, work safety and accident prevention regulations can be obtained fromAddresses in other countries can be obtained from the relevant authorities. |
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Note The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply in other countries.