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28 federal state/type code Filter cake & dust from emission controls, except scrubber & treatment sludge.

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28, Residue from pollution-control operations.

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    Residue from pollution-control operations

Use type 28 with its physical-state prefix: L28, P28, S28, G28.

Pollution-control residue. Scrubber sludges and water or wastewater plant sludges have their own codes.

Where does Federal state/type 28 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 28 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 28 cover?

Covers residue from pollution-control operations. Scrubber sludges and sludges from water-purification and wastewater treatment plants are excluded. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Residue from pollution-control operations, except scrubber sludges and sludges from water-purification plants and wastewater treatment plants.

Is pollution-control residue Federal state/type 28?

CodeWhen it fits
28The residue comes from pollution control. Scrubber sludge and sludge from water purification or wastewater treatment are not included.

The 28 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 28?

CodeWhat it is
24Non-cyanidic tempering salts
25Metallic dust or powder
26Spent catalyst material
27Liquids or sludges that contain metals
29Scrubber sludges
30Sludges from water-purification plants and wastewater treatment plants
31Decarbonization residue
32Ion-exchange column residue