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15 federal state/type code Blasting & other volatile waste that no other law covers.

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15, Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation.

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    Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation

Use type 15 with its physical-state prefix: L15, P15, S15, G15.

Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation. Y15 in the Basel list.

Where does Federal state/type 15 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 15 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. Combine the Schedule 11 Part 2 number with L, P, S or G for the material's physical state. You choose the letter separately.

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 state/type 15 cover?

Waste of an explosive nature that no other legislation covers. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation. (Y15)

Is explosive waste Federal state/type 15?

CodeWhen it fits
15The waste is explosive in nature and no other legislation covers it.

The 15 is the waste-type number. Add the L, P, S or G letter separately for the physical state.

Which codes sit beside Federal state/type 15?

CodeWhat it is
11Tar residue from thermal or refining processes
12Colourant, coating and ink process waste
13Resin, latex, plasticizer or adhesive process waste
14Waste chemical substances
16Photographic chemical and processing-material waste
17Waste from surface treatment of metals and plastics
18Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations
19Material