Disposing of fuel tanks - OS47.10-P-0001-01A

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Before opening the fuel tank, empty completely, clean thoroughly and rinse out with a noncombustible fluid, e.g. with water, steam or an inert gas, e.g. nitrogen, carbon dioxide.

Sheet metal fuel tanks

Open sheet metal fuel tanks with a chisel or metal saw by approx. 30x30 cm. Dispose of sheet metal ventilated fuel tanks as metal scrap.

Plastic fuel tanks

Open the plastic fuel tank using a suitable saw by approx. 30x30 cm.

In Germany the opened plastic fuel tank can be returned through the Mercedes Recycling System (MeRSy) as "other plastic parts" for recycling.

Operations not connected to MeRSy can dispose of similarly pretreated plastic fuel tanks along with the fraction of industrial refuse similar to household waste.

Transport

Cut-open and ventilated end of life fuel tanks are not subject to the requirements of the Hazardous Goods Road Transport Regulations.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.