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PFAS waste codes Soil & other material found to hold fluorinated alkyl chemicals.

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PFAS waste: 5 codes.

PFAS waste

  • National reporting

    PFAS-contaminated material

    National: Analysis confirms per- or polyfluorinated alkyl compounds.

    When to use M270

  • Queensland

    PFAS-contaminated material

    Queensland: Analysis confirms per- or polyfluorinated alkyl compounds.

    When to use M270

  • Tasmania

    PFAS-contaminated material

    Tasmania: Analysis confirms per- or polyfluorinated alkyl compounds.

    When to use M270

  • Victoria

    PFAS-contaminated material

    Victoria: Analysis confirms per- or polyfluorinated alkyl compounds.

    When to use M270

  • Western Australia

    PFAS-contaminated material

    WA: Analysis confirms per- or polyfluorinated alkyl compounds.

    When to use M270
M270 covers PFAS-contaminated material once analysis confirms it, in the national list and in Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria & WA.

Does PFAS soil always use a general contaminated-soil code?

Victoria’s M270 explicitly includes PFAS-contaminated soil, materials, products and containers. Its N120 soil description can also apply. Don’t drop the specific constituent just because the load is mostly soil.

What assessment does PFAS-contaminated soil need?

The disposal classification needs evidence of the contaminants present. Victoria’s disposal guidance includes PFAS limits, and NSW has a PFAS addendum to its Waste Classification Guidelines. Use the destination state’s assessment rules and don’t copy a category across the border.

Which exclusions or special routes apply to PFAS waste codes?

The shared classification and movement limits for PFAS waste codes are on the Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory pages.

What do you do next with PFAS waste codes?

For PFAS waste, use analysis and the state’s description to settle the code, approval and receiver. Don’t infer a route from a generic soil or container label.

Sources

State-specific examples are labelled. Choose the state before using a candidate.