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A240 federal activity code Waste from plants making machines, wiring & electronics.

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A240, Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction.

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    Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction

Use A240 when mechanical, electrical and electronic construction generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from mechanical, electrical & electronic construction, building machinery, wiring & electronics.

Where does Federal activity A240 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A240 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 A240 cover?

This value is for mechanical, electrical and electronic construction. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation on the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction

Is mechanical, electrical and electronic construction federal activity A240?

CodeWhen it fits
A240The activity that made most of the material was mechanical, electrical and electronic construction.

A240 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 A240?

CodeWhat it is
A230Foundry and metalworking operations
A231Ferrous metal foundries
A232Non-ferrous metal foundries
A233Metalworking (not including machining)
A241Machining
A242Thermal treatment
A243Surface treatment
A244Application of paint