Unacceptable chemicals, codes and properties
The Unacceptable Chemicals service involves identifying, segregating, and safely managing chemical wastes that cannot be recycled, treated, or disposed of through standard methods. Recycling companies handle these materials with specialized protocols to prevent environmental contamination, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the health and safety of workers and the community.
| Characteristic codes - Each of the below must be <50ppm total |
| Endrin (D012 ok), Toxaphene (D015 ok), Silvex (D017 ok), Chlordane (D020 ok), Hexachlorobenzene (D032 ok), Hexachlorobutadiene (D033 ok), D041, D042. |
| Listed codes - Each of the below must be <50ppm total |
| DDT (U061 ok), Pentachlorobenzene (U183 ok), Dieldrin (P037 ok), Heptachlor (P059 ok) |
| Miscellaneous properties |
| PCB's < 50ppm |
| Hexabromophenyl <50ppm |
| Dioxins <50ppm, Furans <50ppm |
| Mirex <50ppm |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride <50ppm |
| Liquid metallic mercury |
| Radioactives |
| Explosives / ammunition |
| Unadulterated controlled substances |