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23 federal state/type code Excavated earth, sand & clay, plus dredged sediment.

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23, Soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils.

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    Soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils

Use type 23 with its physical-state prefix: L23, P23, S23, G23.

Federal state & type code for soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils. It covers contaminated ground & dredged sediment.

Where does Federal state/type 23 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 23 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 23 cover?

Covers soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils.

Is soil, sand or clay waste Federal state/type 23?

CodeWhen it fits
23The material is soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils.

The 23 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 23?

CodeWhat it is
19Material
20Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents
21Inorganic substances without metals
22Ashes or cinders
24Non-cyanidic tempering salts
25Metallic dust or powder
26Spent catalyst material
27Liquids or sludges that contain metals