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21 federal state/type code Salts & other mineral waste with no metals in it.

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21, Inorganic substances without metals.

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    Inorganic substances without metals

Use type 21 with its physical-state prefix: L21, P21, S21, G21.

Inorganic substances without metals, such as salts, as a federal waste state & type. Metal-bearing wastes use other codes.

Where does Federal state/type 21 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 21 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 21 cover?

Covers inorganic substances that contain no metals. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Inorganic substances without metals.

Is metal-free inorganic waste Federal state/type 21?

CodeWhen it fits
21The material is inorganic substances without metals.

The 21 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 21?

CodeWhat it is
17Waste from surface treatment of metals and plastics
18Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations
19Material
20Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents
22Ashes or cinders
23Soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils
24Non-cyanidic tempering salts
25Metallic dust or powder