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R8 federal recycling code Reclaiming valuable parts of spent catalysts.

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R8, Recovery of components from catalysts.

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    Recovery of components from catalysts

Use R8 when the intended operation is recovery of components from catalysts.

Recovery of components from catalysts, as a recycling operation rather than disposal. It covers valuable parts of spent catalysts.

Where does Federal recycling R8 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal recycling R8 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. It records the recycling operation, and doesn't decide whether the material is hazardous.

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

What does Federal recycling R8 cover?

This value records recovery of components from catalysts as the recycling operation. Choose it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation on that waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Recovery of components from catalysts.

Is recovery of components from catalysts Federal recycling R8?

CodeWhen it fits
R8The receiving facility will perform recovery of components from catalysts.

R8 records the recycling operation planned at the receiving facility. It doesn't describe the waste or decide whether it is hazardous.

Which codes sit beside Federal recycling R8?

CodeWhat it is
R4Recovery of metals and metal compounds
R5Recovery of inorganic material other than metals or metal compounds
R6Regeneration of acids or bases
R7Recovery of components used for pollution abatement
R9Re-refining or re-use of used oil
R10Land treatment resulting in agricultural or ecological improvement
R11Use of residual material obtained by an operation
R12Interim exchange of a recyclable material for another recyclable material