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Alberta recovery operation codes 11 ways waste is recovered, from fuel use to oil re-refining.

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Alberta recovery operation codes 11

  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Energy generation from waste

    When to use R1
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Reclaiming or regenerating solvent

    When to use R2
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Reclaiming organic substances other than solvents

    When to use R3
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Reclaiming metals and their compounds

    When to use R4
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Reclaiming other inorganic compounds

    When to use R5
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Recovering pollution-control components

    When to use R7
  • Alberta recovery operation codes

    Recovering catalyst components

    When to use R8
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    Re-refining or reusing oil

    When to use R9
R codes for energy recovery, solvent reclaiming, metals & catalyst recovery & oil re-refining.

What are Alberta recovery operation codes?

Appendix 1 lists the recovery operations of Alberta’s Uniform Waste Code. The operation describes how the material is managed, while the 3-digit category describes the waste.

Where are Alberta recovery operation codes defined?

FieldWhat identifies it
Catalogue componentThe recovery operation within the Uniform Waste Code.
Official definitionIndustrial Waste Identification and Management Options

Which codes sit beside Alberta recovery operation codes?

Disposal is coded separately under Alberta disposal operation codes. Read Exclusions and shipping before you move the waste.