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18 federal state/type code Ash, sludge & other leftovers from waste treatment plants.

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18, Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations.

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    Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations

Use type 18 with its physical-state prefix: L18, P18, S18, G18.

Federal state & type code for residues from industrial waste disposal operations. Y18 in the Basel list.

Where does Federal state/type 18 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 18 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 18 cover?

Covers residues from industrial waste-disposal operations. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations. (Y18)

Is industrial waste-disposal residue Federal state/type 18?

CodeWhen it fits
18The material is residue from industrial waste-disposal operations.

The 18 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 18?

CodeWhat it is
14Waste chemical substances
15Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation
16Photographic chemical and processing-material waste
17Waste from surface treatment of metals and plastics
19Material
20Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents
21Inorganic substances without metals
22Ashes or cinders