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OECD amber waste codes 23 waste types for controlled recycling moves, from steel dross to foundry sand.

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OECD amber waste codes 23

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    Iron and steel industry dross and scale

    When to use AA010

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    Vanadium ash and residue

    When to use AA060

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    Dangerously reactive magnesium scrap

    When to use AA190

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    Non-cyanide metal surface-treatment waste

    When to use AB030

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    Spent foundry sand

    When to use AB070

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    Other inorganic halide compounds

    When to use AB120

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    Spent abrasive blasting grit

    When to use AB130

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    Raw FGD calcium sulphite or sulphate

    When to use AB150
23 types, such as iron & steel dross, vanadium ash, magnesium scrap, foundry sand & blasting grit.

What are OECD amber waste codes?

The amber list adds waste entries controlled under OECD/LEGAL/0266. The current list includes AC300. The old Canadian guide’s AC020 wording is not the current OECD entry. Canadian acceptance and incorporation govern the movement.

Where are OECD amber waste codes defined?

FieldWhat identifies it
Catalogue componentThe OECD code and its recycling entry.
Official definitionDecision of the Council on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations, OECD/LEGAL/0266

Which codes sit beside OECD amber waste codes?

Hazardous wastes are under Basel List A codes. Read the Cross-border rules for the shipment itself.

OECD amber waste codes: 23 codes

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OECD amber waste codes 23 codes

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