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29 federal state/type code Sludge washed out of air emission scrubbers.

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29, Scrubber sludges.

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    Scrubber sludges

Use type 29 with its physical-state prefix: L29, P29, S29, G29.

Federal state & type code for sludges from scrubbers, the wet systems that clean exhaust gas.

Where does Federal state/type 29 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 29 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 29 cover?

Covers scrubber sludges. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Scrubber sludges.

Is scrubber sludge Federal state/type 29?

CodeWhen it fits
29The material is scrubber sludge.

The 29 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 29?

CodeWhat it is
25Metallic dust or powder
26Spent catalyst material
27Liquids or sludges that contain metals
28Residue from pollution-control operations
30Sludges from water-purification plants and wastewater treatment plants
31Decarbonization residue
32Ion-exchange column residue
33Sewage sludges