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RCRA Online Number: 11347
Title: DEFINITION OF 'HOUSEHOLD WASTE' AND 'SCRAP METAL'
Document Date: 1988-05-02
To: Harkin
From: Lowrance
Organization of Recipient: U.S. Senate
Description: Household-type wastes from other services (i.e. commercial facilities, office buildings) are not covered under the household hazardous waste exclusion. Metal parts that meet the definition of scrap metal in 261.1(c)(6) are not subject to Subtitle C regulation when recycled (SEE ALSO: 261.4(a)(13) exclusion for processed scrap metal).
Regulatory Citation(s): 261.4(b)(1), 261.6(a)(3)
Official ORCR Policy: Yes
Associated Topic(s): Exclusions (RCRA), Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Waste Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste