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40 federal state/type code Household waste sorted out because it is hazardous, such as paint & batteries.

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40, Material.

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Use type 40 with its physical-state prefix: L40, P40, S40, G40.

Material segregated from households that is hazardous, such as leftover paint & batteries. It is a federal waste state & type.

Where does Federal state/type 40 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 40 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. Take the Schedule 11 Part 2 number and add L, P, S or G for the physical state, chosen separately.

For federally regulated international shipments, the applicant records 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 40 cover?

Material set apart from households that shows any of the characteristics listed in column 2 of Part 4. The material must match this wording. A similar origin or name without the same form, content or condition isn't enough.

Official wording
Material that has been segregated from households and that exhibits any of the characteristics listed in column 2 of Part 4.

Is separated household waste Federal state/type 40?

CodeWhen it fits
40Material set apart from households that shows a characteristic listed in Schedule 11 Part 4.

40 is the waste-type number. Add L, P, S or G for the physical state.

Which codes sit beside Federal state/type 40?

CodeWhat it is
33Sewage sludges
34Wastewaters that are not otherwise taken into account in this Part
35Residue from the cleaning of tanks or equipment
36Contaminated equipment
37Containers contaminated by listed Part 3 constituents
38Batteries and other electrical cells
39Vegetable oils
41Any other waste