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RC2 federal recycling code Trial runs of a recycling method that is new.

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RC2, Testing of a new recycling technology.

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    Testing of a new recycling technology

Use RC2 when the intended operation is testing of a new recycling technology.

Testing of a new recycling technology, as a recycling operation rather than disposal. It covers trial runs of new methods.

Where does Federal recycling RC2 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal recycling RC2 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 RC2 cover?

This value records testing of a new recycling technology 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
Testing of a new recycling technology.

Is testing of a new recycling technology Federal recycling RC2?

CodeWhen it fits
RC2The receiving facility will perform testing of a new recycling technology.

RC2 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 RC2?

CodeWhat it is
R8Recovery of components from catalysts
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
R13Interim accumulation
RC1Recovery or regeneration of a substance
RC3Interim storage