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A232 federal activity code Waste from foundries casting aluminum, brass & other metals.

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A232, Non-ferrous metal foundries.

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    Non-ferrous metal foundries

Use A232 when non-ferrous metal foundries generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from foundries that cast metals other than iron & steel. Chosen by the activity that produced most of the material.

Where does Federal activity A232 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A232 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. It records the activity that made the waste and doesn't decide whether it is hazardous.

On federally regulated international shipments, the applicant enters the waste classification in the waste line of the federal notification in CNMTS. The movement rules and exclusions apply.

What does Federal activity A232 cover?

This value is for non-ferrous metal foundries. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation on the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Non-ferrous metal foundries

Is non-ferrous metal foundries federal activity A232?

CodeWhen it fits
A232The activity that made most of the material was non-ferrous metal foundries.

A232 records the activity that made most of the material. It doesn't name the destination operation or decide whether the waste is hazardous.

Which codes sit beside Federal activity A232?

CodeWhat it is
A226Ferro-alloy industry
A227Manufacture of electrodes
A230Foundry and metalworking operations
A231Ferrous metal foundries
A233Metalworking (not including machining)
A240Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction
A241Machining
A242Thermal treatment