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# RCRA 8 metals Arsenic, barium, cadmium, chrome, lead, mercury, selenium & silver.

> RCRA 8 metals. D004 arsenic, D005 barium, D006 cadmium, D007 chromium, D008 lead, D009 mercury, D010 selenium & D011 silver, each with a TCLP limit.
> Web page: https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?list=rcra-8-metals

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## Which metals are the RCRA 8 metals?

The RCRA 8 metals are arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, selenium and silver.

| Code | Metal | TCLP limit (mg/L) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [D004](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d004) | Arsenic | 5.0 |
| [D005](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d005) | Barium | 100.0 |
| [D006](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d006) | Cadmium | 1.0 |
| [D007](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d007) | Chromium | 5.0 |
| [D008](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d008) | Lead | 5.0 |
| [D009](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d009) | Mercury | 0.2 |
| [D010](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d010) | Selenium | 1.0 |
| [D011](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?code=d011) | Silver | 5.0 |

## How do I decide an RCRA 8 metals code?

Check the laboratory method and units. For extract results and sufficient waste knowledge, use the [TCLP rules](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?list=toxicity).

## Which waste guides go with the RCRA 8 metals?

Guides include [Waste contaminated with toxic metals](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=metal-contaminated-waste), [Chromium-contaminated waste](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=chromium-contaminated-waste), [Contaminated soil](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=contaminated-soil), [Demolition debris](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=demolition-debris), [Waste lead pipe](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=lead-pipe) and [Lead-based paint debris](https://complyonsite.com/tools/rcra-waste-codes?waste=lead-paint-debris).

## RCRA 8 metals: 8 codes

Each code links to its page.

**RCRA 8 metals 8 codes**

- D004 Arsenic
- D005 Barium
- D006 Cadmium
- D007 Chromium
- D008 Lead
- D009 Mercury
- D010 Selenium
- D011 Silver

### Sources

- [40 CFR Part 261 — Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste](https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/ECFR/title-40/ECFR-title40.xml)
- [Defining Hazardous Waste: Listed, Characteristic and Mixed Radiological Wastes](https://www.epa.gov/hw/defining-hazardous-waste-listed-characteristic-and-mixed-radiological-wastes)