2020 ISRI Scrap Specificiations Circular

ISRI SPECS
ISRI SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR

GUIDELINES FOR:
NONFERROUS SCRAP | FERROUS SCRAP
INBOUND CURBSIDE RECYCLABLES
GLASS CULLET | PAPER STOCK
PLASTIC SCRAP | TIRE SCRAP
ELECTRONICS SCRAP
EFFECTIVE 3/26/2020
Scrap
Specifications
Circular
Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition,
2020
Amendment, or Withdrawal of Specifications.................................3
Revisions Included in this Circular......................................................4 Guidelines for
Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2020....................................6 Nonferrous Scrap
Red Metals........................................................................................6
Ferrous Scrap
Aluminum..........................................................................................9
Zinc................................................................................................... 13 Glass Cullet
Magnesium.....................................................................................14
Paper Stock
Lead..................................................................................................14
Nickel/Stainless/Hi Temp........................................................... 15 Plastic Scrap
Mixed Metals.................................................................................. 16
Electronics Scrap
Other................................................................................................ 17
Tire Scrap
Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap: FS-2020......................................... 19
Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades..........................20
Specially Processed Grades............................................................22
Cast Iron Grades..........................................................................22
Special Boring Grades................................................................22 EFFECTIVE 3/26/2020
Steel From Scrap Tires...............................................................22
Railroad Ferrous Scrap..............................................................23
Guidelines for Glass Cullet: GC-2020.............................................25
MRF Glass.............................................................................................27
Guidelines for Paper Stock: PS-2020............................................28
Glossary of Paper Stock Terms......................................................34
Guidelines for Plastic Scrap: P-2020.............................................35
Guidelines for Electronics Scrap: ES-2020................................ 46
Guidelines for Tire Scrap TS-2020................................................. 50
Guidelines for Metals Transactions.................................................. 51
Inbound Residental Single Stream ................................................. 56 ™
Inbound Residential Dual Stream.....................................................58

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PREFACE
The standard specifications included in this Circular are intended to assist
members in the buying and selling of their materials and products.
These specifications are derived from many sectors of the metals, paper
stock, plastics, glass, and electronics industries and are constructed to
represent the quality or composition of the materials bought and sold in
the industry. The specifications are internationally accepted and are used
throughout the world to trade the various commodities.
Parties to a transaction may specify particular variations or additions to
these specifications as are suited for their specific transactions and for their
individual convenience. Any deviation from the standard specifications, how-
ever, should be mutually agreed to and so stipulated in writing by the par-
ties to the transactions.
ISRI maintains an Arbitration Service as a means of enabling members to
settle differences between themselves or between one of them and a non-
member.
In addition, the “Guidelines for Metals Transactions” contain supplementary
information that will aid members in completing their business transactions.
It is recommended that these Guidelines be reviewed and that members use
them in conjunction with the actual specifications in the conduct of their
business.
ISRI’s Scrap Specifications Circular is posted in PDF format at least once per
year on the ISRI web site. To ensure you have the most up-to-date version,
visit isri.org/specs.
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This document may not be reprinted in whole or in part without the prior
written permission of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.
CIRCULAR 2020 BECAME EFFECTIVE March 26, 2020,
AND PREVAILS UNTIL SUPERSEDED.
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Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition, Amendment,

or Withdrawal of Scrap Specifications
1.0 Initiation of Request. Any person may file a request to 4.1 Notice of the action taken by the Board shall be given
add, amend or withdraw a specification by submitting to all interested parties who actively participated in the
such request in writing to the ISRI President. Committee proceeding and any other persons who have
requested in writing notice of the Board’s action. Notice
1.1 The President shall refer such request to the Chair of
of said action also shall be distributed to all ISRI mem-
the appropriate Division Specifications Committee (the
bers, a news release will be distributed to industry trade
“Committee”), with copies to:
publications and a notice will be posted on the ISRI web-
A. ISRI’s Officers; site on or before ten days following the Board’s action.
B. The Chair of any ISRI Division and/or Committee that 5.0 Appeal. On or before thirty days after the date of the
might be affected by the specification. notice required in Section 6.1, any party may appeal the
decision of the Board by written notice to the President.
2.0 Committee Action. Following presentation by all inter- Said appeal shall state the reasons for the appeal and
ested parties, the Committee shall review the request the requested action to be taken. Notice of said appeal
and: shall be given in accordance with Section 1.0.
A. Act upon it prior to the next meeting of the Board, as 5.1 The appeal shall be heard by the Board at its next meet-
set forth in Section 2.1; or ing following receipt of the appeal.
B. Refer it to a subcommittee for review and recom- 5.2 The appellant and all interested parties shall be given at
mendation for action by the full Committee at its least twenty days notice of the date, time and place of
next meeting. the hearing, and like notice shall be inserted in the ISRI
2.1 The Committee shall summarize the positions advocat- newsletter at least twenty days prior to the hearing.
ed by the various parties interested in the request and 5.3 At the hearing, the appellant and any other interested
recommend to the appropriate division and the Board of party may appear either in person or by written presen-
Directors what action should be taken. tation and state their reasons for the appeal.
3.0 Notice. A notice of the Committee recommendations 5.4 The Board, following said hearing, shall review and act
shall be distributed to all ISRI members, a news release upon the appeal. Notice of the Board’s action shall be
will be distributed to industry trade publications and a given in accordance with Section 4.1.
notice will be posted on the ISRI website at least twenty
days before the request will be considered by the Board 6.0 Records. ISRI shall maintain for not less than five years
of Directors. Such notice shall state: following the date of termination of the proceedings,
records of the original request, summaries of the delib-
A. The date, time and place at which the request will erations and recommendations of the Committee, action
be considered by the Board; of the Board, summaries of the appeal and final decision,
B. That the proceeding at which the request will be if any, of the Board, together with the positions of inter-
considered shall be open to the public; ested parties, copies of notices sent to interested parties
and inserted in the ISRI newsletter and national trade
C. That interested parties may participate in the pro- publications, written statements, and the reasons for
ceeding by personal appearance or by submitting writ- recommendation and final action by the Committee and
ten comments; the Board.
D. A summary of the specification and the matter to 6.1 Said records shall be available for review by the public
be considered at the meeting. upon reasonable notice.
4.0 Board of Directors Action. The Board of Directors, at its
meeting at which the report and recommendation of the
Committee has been made, may adopt, amend or reject
the recommendation or table it pending further review
and recommendation by the Committee.

4 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020
Revisions Included in this Circular

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Board of Directors approved the addition of two new specifica-
tions to the ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular at its Winter Meeting on February 21, 2020:
Inbound Residential Single Stream Specification:

Inbound Residential Single Stream is the material derived from a recycling method whereby residents of a com-
munity place allowed materials in a specifically designated receptacle to be left at a drop off point outside their
residence. The purpose of the specification is to give Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and municipalities a
common vernacular to negotiate the items that comprise the material stream derived from a single stream curb-
side collection program. The specifications describe not only the items that should be part of the system, but pro-
hibitives and other materials that could be considered contaminants.
Inbound Residential Dual Stream Specification:

Inbound Residential Dual Stream is the material derived from a recycling method whereby residents of a commu-
nity place allowed materials in specifically designated receptacles to be left at a drop off point outside their resi-
dence that use separate bins or carts for paper and containers and are collected in separate compartments on
one or more trucks. The purpose of the specification is to give MRFs and municipalities a common vernacular to
negotiate the items that comprise the material stream derived from a dual stream curbside collection program.
The specifications describe not only the items that should be part of the system, but prohibitives and other mate-
rials that could be considered contaminants.”

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6 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap
Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2020

Note: When the individual scrap grades in this Circular, denoted by the various code words, are used, an agreement between
parties is also bound by the terms of “Apple” as it appears below, unless the terms and conditions of a specific contract pro-
vide otherwise, in which case the specific contractual provisions shall govern.
CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

Apple Nonferrous Terms ment which is unsortable and to return the reject-
a. Delivery of more or less of the specified quantity ed portion promptly upon request, if government
up to 3 percent is permissible. regulations permit.
b. A ton shall be understood to be 2,000 pounds,
unless otherwise specified. RED METALS
c. If any portion of the goods covered by a contract
HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE
are unshipped or undelivered within the time speci-
UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER.
fied in a contract, then that portion is subject to
cancellation by the buyer and/or the buyer has the
Barley No. 1 COPPER WIRE
right to hold the seller responsible for substanti-
Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed cop-
ated damages.
per wire, commonly known as Bare Bright copper
If, because of embargo and/or other conditions wire. Wire gauge subject to agreement between
of force majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot buyer and seller. Green copper wire and hydrauli-
be made by the time specified, the contract shall cally compacted material to be subject to agreement
remain valid and shall be completed promptly upon between buyer and seller.
lifting of the embargo and/or conditions of force
majeure and the terms of said contract shall not be Berry No. 1 COPPER WIRE
changed. Shall consist of clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed
d. If for any portion of a contract the buyer fails in a copper wire and cable, free of brittle burnt wire. Wire
timely manner to open a Letter of Credit and/or gauge subject to agreement between buyer and
fails to provide proper conveyance and/or ship- seller. Free of copper tubing. Hydraulically briquet-
ping instructions as specified in the contract, then ted copper subject to agreement.
that portion is subject to cancellation by the seller Birch No. 2 COPPER WIRE
and/or the seller has the right to hold the buyer Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper
responsible for substantiated damages. wire having a nominal 96% copper content (mini-
If, because of embargo and/or other conditions mum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay.
of force majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded,
be made by the time specified, the contract shall tinned, soldered copper wire; brass and bronze wire;
remain valid and shall be completed promptly upon excessive oil content, iron, and non-metallics; copper
lifting of the embargo and/or conditions of force wire from burning; insulation; hair wire; brittle burnt
majeure and the terms of said contract shall not be wire; and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydrauli-
changed. cally briquetted copper subject to agreement.
e. If a significant weight or quality difference is
Candy No. 1 HEAVY COPPER SOLIDS AND TUBING
apparent, the seller should be notified promptly
Shall consist of clean, unalloyed, uncoated copper
and, if requested, another weight or quality
clippings, punchings, bus bars, commutator segments,
determination should be taken. Seller and/or
and clean copper tubing. Hydraulically briquetted cop-
buyer should be given the opportunity to appoint
per subject to agreement.
an independent surveyor or a representative to
verify weights and/or quality. Berry/Candy Candy/Berry
For purposes of this section, the meaning of the A combination of copper wire and heavy copper as
word “significant” shall be determined by agree- defined in Berry and Candy. See above.
ment between buyer and seller, depending on the Cliff No. 2 COPPER SOLIDS AND TUBING
commodities and their values. Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper
f. If it is mutually determined that goods delivered scrap having a nominal 96% copper content (mini-
do not conform to the description specified in the mum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay.
contract, then the shipment is subject to rejection Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded,
or downgrade. tinned, soldered copper scrap; brasses and bronzes;
Disposition of, replacement of, and/or financial excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics; copper
adjustment for rejected material shall be subject- tubing with other than copper connections or with
ed to mutual agreement between buyer and seller. sediment; copper wire from burning; insulation; hair
Seller is responsible for freight costs. wire; brittle burnt wire; and should be reasonably
Buyer is expected, however, to exert every effort free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject
to limit rejections only to that portion of the ship- to agreement.

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CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

Birch/Cliff Drove COPPER-BEARING SCRAP
A combination of No. 2 copper wire and copper as Shall consist of miscellaneous copper-containing
defined in Birch and Cliff. See above. skimmings, grindings, ashes, irony brass and copper,
residues and slags. Shall be free of insulated wires;
Clove No. 1 COPPER WIRE NODULES
copper chlorides; unprepared tangled material; large
motors; pyrophoric material; asbestos brake lin-
per wire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, free of
ings; furnace bottoms; high lead materials; graphite
tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, other metallic impuri-
crucibles; and noxious and explosive materials. Fine
ties, insulation, and other foreign contamination.
powdered material by agreement. Hydraulically bri-
Minimum copper 99%. Gauge smaller than No. 16 B
quetted material subject to agreement.
& S wire and hydraulically compacted material sub-
ject to agreement between buyer and seller. Druid INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAP
Cobra No. 2 COPPER WIRE NODULES
per wire (see Barley), not smaller than No. 16 B & S
Shall consist of No. 2 unalloyed copper wire scrap
wire gauge (unless smaller wire gauge is mutually
nodules, chopped or shredded, minimum 97% cop-
agreed upon), with various types of insulation. To be
per. Maximum metal impurities not to exceed 0.50%
sold on sample or recovery basis, subject to agree-
aluminum and 1% each of other metals or insulation.
ment between buyer and seller.
Hydraulically compacted material subject to agree-
ment between buyer and seller. Ebony COMPOSITION OR RED BRASS
Shall consist of red brass scrap, valves, machinery
Cocoa COPPER WIRE NODULES
bearings and other machinery parts, including mis-
Shall consist of unalloyed copper wire scrap nodules,
cellaneous castings made of copper, tin, zinc, and/or
chopped or shredded, minimum 99% copper. Shall
lead. Shall be free of semi-red brass castings (78%
be free of excessive insulation and other non-metal-
to 81% copper); railroad car boxes and other similar
lics. Maximum metal impurities as follows:
high-lead alloys; cocks and faucets; closed water
Aluminum .05% Antimony .01% meters; gates; pot pieces; ingots and burned brass;
Tin .25% Iron .05% aluminum, silicon, and manganese bronzes; iron
Nickel .05% and non-metallics. No piece to measure more than
Hydraulically compacted material subject to agree- 12” over any one part or weigh over 100 lbs. Heavier
ment between buyer and seller. pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between
buyer and seller.
Dream LIGHT COPPER
Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper Ebulent LEAD-FREE BISMUTH BRASS SOLIDS
scrap having a nominal 92% copper content (mini- Shall consist of scrap castings alloyed with copper,
mum 88%) as determined by electrolytic assay and tin, bismuth, and zinc. Castings shall be free of leaded
shall consist of sheet copper, gutters, downspouts, brass attachments and have less than 0.2% alloyed
kettles, boilers, and similar scrap. Should be free of lead or as agreed between buyer and seller. Exam-
the following: Burnt hair wire; copper clad; plating ples that meet this specification include, but are not
racks; grindings; copper wire from burning, con- limited to, CDA 89833/35/36/37/41/42 and 45.
taining insulation; radiators and fire extinguishers;
refrigerator units; electrotype shells; screening; Ecstatic LEAD-FREE BISMUTH BRASS TURNINGS
excessively leaded, tinned, soldered scrap; brasses Shall consist of scrap borings and turnings alloyed
and bronzes; excessive oil, iron and non-metallics; with copper, tin, bismuth, and zinc. Turnings shall
and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically be unmixed and have less than 0.2% alloyed lead or
briquetted copper subject to agreement. Any items as agreed between buyer and seller. Examples that
excluded in this grade are also excluded in the higher meet this specification include, but are not limited to,
grades above. CDA 89833/35/36/37/41/42 and 45.
Drink REFINERY BRASS Eland HIGH GRADE—LOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDS

Shall contain a minimum of 61.3% copper and maxi- It is recommended these materials be sold by analy-
mum 5% iron and to consist of brass and bronze sis.
solids and turnings, and alloyed and contaminated Elder GENUINE BABBITT-LINED BRASS BUSHINGS
copper scrap. Shall be free of insulated wire, grind- Shall consist of red brass bushings and bearings
ings, electrotype shells and non-metallics. Hydrauli- from automobiles and other machinery, shall contain
cally briquetted material subject to agreement. not less than 12% high tin-base babbitt, and shall be
Droid INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAP free of iron-backed bearings.
Shall consist of No. 2 copper wire (see Birch) with Elias HIGH LEAD BRONZE SOLIDS AND BORINGS
various types of insulation. To be sold on a sample It is recommended that these materials be sold on
or recovery basis, subject to agreement between sample or analysis.
buyer and seller. Existence of jelly wire subject to
agreement between buyer and seller. Enerv RED BRASS COMPOSITION TURNINGS
Shall consist of turnings from red brass composition
material and should be sold subject to sample or
analysis.
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Engel MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS SOLIDS Lady BRASS SHELL CASES WITH PRIMERS
Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases
tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content containing the brass primers, and containing no
of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and total other foreign material. For material to be exported
impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel from the United States, all shells must be sufficiently
of not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not mutilated to prevent reuse and reloading.
to exceed 0.50%. Shall be free of lined and unlined
Lake BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN FIRED
standard red car boxes.
Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shells free
Erin MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS BORINGS of bullets, iron and any other foreign material. For
Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a material to be exported from the United States,
tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to prevent
of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and the total reuse and reloading.
impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel of
Lamb BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN MUFFLED
not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not to
(POPPED)
exceed 0.50%.
Shall consist of clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass
Fence UNLINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (CLEAN JOURNALS) shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign mate-
Shall consist of standard unlined and/or sweated rial. For material to be exported from the United
railroad boxes and unlined and/or sweated car jour- States, all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to
nal bearings, free of yellow boxes and iron-backed prevent reuse and reloading.
boxes.
Lark YELLOW BRASS PRIMER
Ferry LINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (LINED JOURNALS) Shall consist of clean yellow brass primers, burnt or
Shall consist of standard babbitt-lined railroad boxes unburnt. Shall be free of iron, excessive dirt, corro-
and/or babbitt-lined car journal bearings, free of yel- sion and any other foreign material.
low boxes and iron-backed boxes.
Maize MIXED NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS
Grape COCKS AND FAUCETS Shall consist of one or more nickel silver alloys and
Shall consist of mixed clean red and yellow brass, the range of nickel content to be specified, free of
including chrome or nickel-plated, free of gas cocks, chrome or any other plating material. Leaded nickel
beer faucets, and aluminum and zinc base die cast silver clippings should be packed and sold separately.
material, and to contain a minimum of 35% semi- Not to contain more than 10% of clean punchings
red. under 1/4 inch.
Honey YELLOW BRASS SCRAP Major NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of mixed yellow brass solids, including Shall consist of new, clean nickel silver clippings,
brass castings, rolled brass, rod brass, tubing and plate, rod and forgings, and other rolled shapes, free
miscellaneous yellow brasses, including plated brass. of chrome or any other plating material. Must be
Must be free of manganese-bronze, aluminum- sold on nickel content specifications such as 10%–
bronze, unsweated radiators or radiator parts, iron, 12%–15%– 18%–20%. Leaded nickel silver clippings
and excessively dirty and corroded materials. Must should be packed and sold separately. A description
also be free of any type of munitions including, but as to its physical characteristics should be made in
not limited to, bullet casings. offering all nickel silver material.
Ivory YELLOW BRASS CASTINGS Malar NEW SEGREGATED NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS
Shall consist of yellow brass castings in crucible Shall consist of one specified nickel silver alloy. Not to
shape, no piece to measure more than 12 inches over contain more than 10% of clean punchings under
any one part; and shall be free of brass forgings, 1
/4 inch.
silicon bronze, aluminum bronze and manganese
bronze, and not to contain more than 15% nickel Malic OLD NICKEL SILVER
plated material. Shall consist of old nickel silver sheet, pipe, rod,
tubes, wire, screen, soldered or unsoldered. Must not
Label NEW BRASS CLIPPINGS be trimmed seams alone, and must also be free of
Shall consist of the cuttings of new unleaded yellow foreign substances, iron rimmed material and other
brass sheet or plate, to be clean and free from for- metals.
eign substances and not to contain more than 10%
of clean brass punchings under 1/4 inch. To be free of Melon BRASS PIPE
Muntz metal and naval brass. Shall consist of brass pipe free of plated and soldered
materials or pipes with cast brass connections. To be
Lace BRASS SHELL CASES WITHOUT PRIMERS sound, clean pipes free of sediment and condenser
Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases tubes.
free of primers and any other foreign material. For
material to be exported from the United States, Naggy NICKEL SILVER CASTINGS
all shells must be sufficiently mutilated to prevent To be packed and sold separately.
reuse and reloading.

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Niece NICKEL SILVER TURNINGS Parch MANGANESE BRONZE SOLIDS
To be sold by sample or analysis. Shall have a copper content of not less than 55%, a
lead content of not more than 1%, and shall be free
Nascent LEADED BRASS SCRAP TURNINGS
of aluminum bronze and silicon bronze.
Shall consist of scrap borings and turnings alloyed
with copper, zinc, and lead. Turnings shall be
unmixed and have less than 0.01% alloyed bismuth
and silicon each and other impurities as agreed
ALUMINUM
between buyer and seller.
Niche LEADED BRASS SCRAP ROD ENDS AND FORGINGS
Shall consist of scrap rod ends and forgings alloyed
with copper, zinc, and lead. Solids shall have less Tablet CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS
than 0.01% alloyed bismuth and silicon each and To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys, to be
other impurities as agreed between buyer and seller. free of paper, plastic, excessively inked sheets, and
any other contaminants. Minimum size of 3” (8 cm)
Night YELLOW BRASS ROD TURNINGS
in any direction.
Shall consist strictly of rod turnings, free of alumi-
num, manganese, composition, Tobin and Muntz Tabloid NEW, CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS
metal turnings; not to contain over 3% free iron, oil To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys,
or other moisture; to be free of grindings and bab- uncoated, unpainted, to be free of paper, plastic, ink,
bitts; to contain not more than 0.30% tin and not and any other contaminants. Minimum size of 3” (8
more than 0.15% alloyed iron. cm) in any direction.
Noble NEW YELLOW BRASS ROD ENDS Taboo MIXED LOW COPPER ALUMINUM CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of new, clean rod ends from free turn- Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
ing brass rods or forging rods, not to contain more low copper aluminum scrap of two or more alloys
than 0.30% tin and not more than 0.15% alloyed with a minimum thickness of 0.015 inches (.38 mm)
iron. To be free of Muntz metal and naval brass or and to be free of 2000 and 7000 series, hair wire,
any other alloys. To be in pieces not larger than 12” wire screen, punchings less 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) diam-
and free of foreign matter. eter, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Grease and
oil not to total more than 1%. Variations to this speci-
Nomad YELLOW BRASS TURNINGS
fication should be agreed upon prior to shipment
Shall consist of yellow brass turnings, free of alumi-
between the buyer and seller.
num, manganese and composition turnings, not to
contain over 3% of free iron, oil or other moisture; Taint/ CLEAN MIXED OLD ALLOY SHEET ALUMINUM
to be free of grindings and babbitts. To avoid dis- Tabor Shall consist of clean old alloy aluminum sheet of
pute, to be sold subject to sample or analysis. two or more alloys, free of foil, venetian blinds,
castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beverage
Ocean MIXED UNSWEATED AUTO RADIATORS
containers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottle
Shall consist of mixed automobile radiators, to be
caps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Oil
free of aluminum radiators, and iron-finned radia-
and grease not to total more than 1%. Up to 10%
tors. All radiators to be subject to deduction of
Tale permitted.
actual iron. The tonnage specification should cover
the gross weight of the radiators, unless otherwise Take NEW ALUMINUM CAN STOCK
specified. Shall consist of new low copper aluminum can
Pales BRASS CONDENSER TUBES stock and clippings, clean, lithographed or not litho-
Shall consist of clean condenser tubing which may graphed, and coated with clear lacquer but free of
be plated or unplated, free of excessive corroded lids with sealers, iron, dirt and other foreign contami-
material as mutually agreed. Upon mutual agree- nation. Oil not to exceed 1%.
ment between buyer and seller, may be in the form Talc POST-CONSUMER ALUMINUM CAN SCRAP
of whole bundles including iron and/or brass heads Shall consist of old aluminum food and/or beverage
as well as iron and/or brass baffles. cans. The material is to be free of other scrap metals,
Pallu ALUMINUM BRASS CONDENSER TUBES foil, tin cans, plastic bottles, paper, glass, and other
Shall consist of clean sound condenser tubing which non-metallic items. Variations to this specification
may be plated or unplated, free of nickel alloy and should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the
corroded material. buyer and seller.
Palms MUNTZ METAL TUBES

Shall consist of clean sound Muntz metal tubing
which may be plated or unplated, free of nickel alloy,
aluminum alloy, and corroded material.

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Talcred SHREDDED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Taldork BRIQUETUED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
Shall have a density of 12 to 17 pounds per cubic Shall have a briquette density of 50 pounds per
foot (193 to 273 kg/m3). Material should contain cubic foot (800 kg/m3) minimum. Nominal briquette
maximum 5% fines less than 4 mesh (U.S. standard size shall range from 12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) x
screen size) (6.35 mm). Must be magnetically sepa- 12” to 24” (30.5 x 61 cm) in uniform profile with a
rated material and free of steel, lead, bottle caps, variable length of 8” (20.3 cm) minimum and 48”
plastic cans and other plastics, glass, wood, dirt, (122 cm) maximum. Briquettes shall be bundled or
grease, trash, and other foreign substances. Any stacked on skids and secured with a minimum of one
free lead is basis for rejection. Any and all alumi- vertical band per row and a minimum of one girth
num items, other than used beverage cans, are not band per horizontal layer. Briquettes not to over-
acceptable. Variations to this specification should hang pallet. Total package height shall be 48 (122
be agreed upon prior to shipment between the seller cm) maximum. Banding shall be at least 5/8” (1.6
and buyer. cm) wide by .020” (5 mm) thick steel strapping or
equivalent strength. The weight of any bundle shall
Taldack DENSIFIED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP
not exceed 4,000 pounds (1.814 mt). Material must
Shall have a biscuit density of 35 to 50 pounds per be magnetically separated and free of steel, plastic,
cubic foot (562 to 802 kg/m3). Each biscuit not to glass, dirt and all other foreign substances. Any and
exceed 60 pounds (27.2 kg). Nominal biscuit size all aluminum items other than UBC are unaccept-
range from 10” to 13” x 101/4” (25.4 x 33 x 26 cm) to able. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Items not
20” x 61/4” x 9” (50.8 x 15.9 x 22.9 cm). Shall have covered in the specification, including moisture,
banding slots in both directions to facilitate bundle and any variations to this specification should be
banding. All biscuits comprising a bundle must be of agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer
uniform size. Size: Bundle range dimensions accept- and seller.
able are 41” to 44” x 51” (104 to 112 cm) to 54” x
54” (137 x 137 cm) to 56” (142 cm) high. The only Tale PAINTED SIDING
acceptable tying method shall be as follows: Using Shall consist of clean, low copper aluminum siding
minimum 5/8” (1.6 cm) wide by .020” (.05 cm) thick scrap, painted one or two sides, free of plastic coat-
steel straps, the bundles are to be banded with one ing, iron, dirt, corrosion, fiber, foam, or fiberglass
vertical band per row and a minimum of two firth backing or other non-metallic items.
(horizontal) bands per bundle. Use of skids and/or Talk ALUMINUM COPPER RADIATORS
support sheets of any material is not acceptable. Shall consist of clean aluminum and copper radia-
Must be magnetically separated material and free of tors, and/or aluminum fins on copper tubing, free of
steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastic, brass tubing, iron and other foreign contamination.
glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign
substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any Tall E.C. ALUMINUM NODULES
and all aluminum items, other than used beverage Shall consist of clean E.C. aluminum, chopped or
cans, are not acceptable. Items not covered in the shredded, free of screening, hair-wire, iron, copper,
specifications, including moisture, and any variations insulation and other non-metallic items. Must be free
to this specification should be agreed upon prior to of minus 20 mesh material. Must contain 99.45% alu-
shipment between the seller and buyer. minum content.
Taldon BALED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Tally ALL ALUMINUM RADIATORS FROM AUTOMOBILES
Shall have a minimum density of 14 pounds per cubic Shall consist of clean aluminum radiators and/or
foot (225 kg/m3), and a maximum density of 17 condensers. Should be free of all other types of radi-
pounds per cubic foot (273 kg/m3) for unflattened ators. All contaminants including iron, plastic, and
UBC and 22 pounds per cubic foot (353 kg/m3) for foam not to exceed 1% of weight. Any deviation to
flattened UBC. Size: Minimum 30 cubic feet (.85 m3), this specification, including oxidation and aluminum
with bale range dimensions of 24” to 40” (61 to 132 content, to be negotiated between buyer and seller.
cm) by 30” to 52” (76 to 132 cm) by 40” to 84”(102
Talon NEW PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
to 213 cm). The only acceptable tying method shall
Shall consist of new, clean, unalloyed aluminum wire
be as follows: four to six 5/8” (1.6 cm) x .020” (5
or cable free from hair wire, ACSR, wire screen, iron,
mm) steel bands, or six to ten #13 gauge steel
insulation and other non-metallic items.
wires (aluminum bands or wires are acceptable in
equivalent strength and number). Use of skids and/ Tann NEW MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
or support sheets of any material is not acceptable. Shall consist of new, clean, unalloyed aluminum wire
Must be magnetically separated material and free of or cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series
steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and other plastic, wire and cable free from hair wire, wire screen, iron,
glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and other foreign insulation and other non-metallic items.
substances. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Any
Tarry A CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS
and all aluminum items, other than used beverage
Shall consist of clean aluminum pistons to be free
cans, are not acceptable. Variations to this speci-
from struts, bushings, shafts, iron rings and non-
fication should be agreed upon prior to shipment
metallic items. Oil and grease not to exceed 2%.

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Tarry B CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STRUTS Telic MIXED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS
Shall consist of clean whole aluminum pistons with Shall consist of clean, uncorroded aluminum borings
struts. Material is to be free from bushings, shafts, iron and turnings of two or more alloys and subject to
and non-metallic items . Oil and grease not to exceed deductions for fines in excess of 3% through a 20
2%. mesh screen and dirt, free iron, oil, moisture and all
other non-metallic items. Material containing iron in
Tarry C IRONY ALUMINUM PISTONS
excess of 10% and/or free magnesium or stainless
Shall consist of aluminum pistons with non-alumi-
steel or containing highly flammable cutting com-
num attachments to be sold on a recovery basis or
pounds will not constitute good delivery. To avoid
by special arrangement between buyer and seller.
dispute, material should be sold on basis of definite
Tassel OLD MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE maximum zinc, tin and magnesium content.
Shall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire and
Tense MIXED ALUMINUM CASTINGS
cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series wire
Shall consist of all clean aluminum castings which
and cable with not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free
may contain auto and airplane castings but no
from hair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation and other
ingots, and to be free of iron, brass, dirt and other
non-metallic items.
non-metallic items. Oil and grease not to total more
Taste OLD PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE than 2%.
Shall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire and
Tepid AIRCRAFT SHEET ALUMINUM
cable containing not over 1% free oxide or dirt and
Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
free from hair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation and
arrangements with purchaser.
other non-metallic items.
Terse NEW ALUMINUM FOIL
Tata NEW PRODUCTION ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS
Shall consist of clean, new, pure, uncoated 1000
Shall consist of one alloy (typically 6063). Material
and/or 3000 and/or 8000 series alloy aluminum
may contain “butt ends” from the extrusion pro-
foil, free from anodized foil, radar foil and chaff,
cess but must be free of any foreign contamination.
paper, plastics, or any other non-metallic items.
Anodized material is acceptable. Painted material
Hydraulically briquetted material and other alloys by
or alloys other than 6063 must be agreed upon by
agreement between buyer and seller.
buyer and seller.
Tesla POST CONSUMER ALUMINUM FOIL
Toto ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS “10/10”
Shall consist of baled old household aluminum foil
Material to consist of new production and old/used
and formed foil containers of uncoated 1000, 3000
6063 extrusions that may contain up to (but not
and 8000 series aluminum alloy. Material may be
exceed) 10 percent painted extrusions and 10 per-
anodized and contain a maximum of 5% organic
cent 6061 alloy extrusions. Must not contain other
residue. Material must be free from radar chaff foil,
alloys of aluminum. Material should be free of zinc
chemically etched foil, laminated foils, iron, paper,
corners, iron attachments, felt, plastic, paper, card-
plastic and other non-metallic contaminants.
board, thermo break, and dirt and other contami-
nants. Tetra NEW COATED ALUMINUM FOIL
Shall consist of new aluminum foil coated or lami-
Tutu ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEALER GRADE
nated with ink, lacquers, paper, or plastic. Material
Shall consist of old extruded aluminum of one
shall be clean, dry, free of loose plastic, PVC and
alloy, typically alloy 6063, 6061, or 7075. Material
other non-metallic items. This foil is sold on a metal
must be free of iron, thermo break, saw chips, zinc
content basis or by sample as agreed between buyer
corners, dirt, paper, cardboard, and other foreign
and seller.
contamination. Percentages of paint or other
alloys to be agreed upon by buyer and seller. Thigh ALUMINUM GRINDINGS
Teens SEGREGATED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
Shall consist of aluminum borings and turnings of arrangements with purchaser.
one specified alloy. Material should be free of oxida- Thirl ALUMINUM DROSSES, SPATTERS, SPILLINGS, SKIMMINGS
tion, dirt, free iron, stainless steel, magnesium, oil, AND SWEEPINGS
flammable liquids, moisture and other non-metallic Should be sold on recovery basis or by special
items. Fines should not exceed 3% through a 20 arrangements with purchaser.
mesh (U.S. standard) screen.
Thorn ALUMINUM BREAKAGE
Shall consist of aluminum with miscellaneous con-
taminants like iron, dirt, plastic and other types of
contaminants. Material can either be sold based on
aluminum recovery or content as agreed upon by
buyer and seller. Must contain a minimum of 33%
aluminum unless otherwise agreed upon by buyer
and seller.

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Throb SWEATED ALUMINUM Twirl FRAGMENTIZER AIRCRAFT ALUMINUM SCRAP (2000 and
Shall consist of aluminum scrap which has been 7000 series)
sweated or melted into a form or shape such as an The material as received must be dry and not to con-
ingot, sow or slab for convenience in shipping; to be tain more than 2% free zinc, 1% maximum free mag-
free from corrosion, dross or any non-aluminum inclu nesium, and 1.5% maximum free iron and stainless
sions. Should be sold subject to sample or analysis. with a maximum of 2% analytical iron. Not to contain
more than a total 5% maximum of non-metallics, of
Tooth SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics.
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
To be free of excessively oxidized material. Any
aluminum scrap of one specified aluminum alloy
variations to be sold by special arrangement between
with a minimum thickness of .015” (.38 mm) and to
buyer and seller.
be free of hair wire, wire screen, dirt and other non-
metallic items. Oil and grease not to total more than Twist ALUMINUM AIRPLANE CASTINGS
1%. Also free from punchings less than 1/2” (1.27 cm) Shall consist of clean aluminum castings from air-
in size. planes and to be free from iron, dirt, brass, bushings,
and non-metallic items. Oil and grease not to total
Tough MIXED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS more than 2%.
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated and unpainted
aluminum scrap of two or more alloys with a mini- Twitch FLOATED FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from
mum thickness of .015” (.38 mm) and to be free of Automobile Shredders)
hair wire, wire screen, dirt and other non-metallic Derived from wet or dry media separation device, the
items. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. Also material must be dry and not contain more than 1%
free from punchings less than 1/2” (1.27 cm) in size. maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium,
and 1% maximum of analytical iron. Not to contain
Tread SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND more than a total 2% maximum of non-metallics, of
EXTRUSIONS which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics.
Shall consist of new, clean, uncoated aluminum cast- To be free of excessively oxidized material, air bag
ings, forgings, and extrusions of one specified alloy canisters, or any sealed or pressurized items. Any
only and to be free from sawings, stainless steel, variation to be sold by special arrangement between
zinc, iron, dirt, oil, grease and other non-metallic buyer and seller.
items.
Tweak FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile
Troma Aluminum Auto or Truck Wheels Shredders)
Shall consist of clean, single-piece, unplated alu- Derived from either mechanical or hand separation,
minum wheels of a single specified alloy, free of the material must be dry and not contain more than
all inserts, steel, wheel weights, valve stems, tires, 4% maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free mag-
grease and oil and other non-metallic items. Varia- nesium, and 1.5% maximum of analytical iron. Not
tions to this specification should be agreed upon to contain more than a total 5% maximum of non-
prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. metallics, of which no more than 1% shall be rubber
Trump ALUMINUM AUTO CASTINGS and plastics. To be free of excessively oxidized mate-
Shall consist of all clean automobile aluminum cast- rial, air bag canisters, or any sealed or pressurized
ings of sufficient size to be readily identified and to be items. Any variation to be sold by special arrange-
free from iron, dirt, brass, bushings, and non-metallic ment between buyer and seller.
items. Oil and grease not to total more than 2%. Twire BURNT FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile
Shredders)
Trill ACSR
Incinerated or burned material must be dry and not
Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) wire
contain more than X% (% to be agreed upon by buy-
is a combination of steel and aluminum wire, of vari-
er and seller) ash from incineration, 4% maximum
ous configurations, with the expected aluminum
free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium, and 1.5%
recovery agreed upon by the buyer and the seller.
maximum of analytical iron. Not to contain more
Material to be free of other wires and cables unless
than a total 5% maximum of non-metallics, of which
mutually agreed upon.
no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics. To be
Twang IAW free of excessively oxidized material, air bag canis-
Insulated aluminum wire, which may or may not con- ters, or any sealed pressurized items. Any variation
tain other wires or metal shielding, with the expect- to be sold by special arrangement between buyer
ed aluminum recovery agreed upon by the buyer and seller.
and the seller. The material to be free of other wires
and cables unless mutually agreed upon.

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Zorba SHREDDED NONFERROUS SCRAP (predominantly aluminum) Screen NEW ZINC CLIPPINGS
Shall be made up of a combination of the nonfer- Shall consist of any new pure zinc sheets or stamp-
rous metals: aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, ings free from corrosion. To contain no foreign mate-
stainless steel, nickel, tin, and zinc, in elemental or rial or attachments. Printers zinc, such as engravers
alloyed (solid) form. The percentage of each metal zinc, lithograph sheets and addressograph plates
within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject subject to special arrangements. Printers zinc to be
to agreement between buyer and seller. Material free of routings.
generated by eddy current, air separation, flota-
Scribe CRUSHED CLEAN SORTED FRAGMENTIZERS DIE CAST SCRAP,
tion, screening, other segregation technique(s), or a
AS PRODUCED FROM AUTOMOBILE FRAGMENTIZERS
combination thereof. Shall have passed one or more
To be clean, free of dirt, oil, glass, rubber, and trash.
magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or large
To contain a maximum of 5% unmeltables such as
iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive mate-
free iron, copper, aluminum and other metals.
rial, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/sold under
this guideline shall be identified as “Zorba” with a Scroll UNSORTED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP
number to follow indicating the estimated percent- Produced from automobile fragmentizers. Material
age nonferrous metal content of the material (e.g., to contain about 55% zinc-bearing scrap. Other
“Zorba 90” means the material contains approxi- nonferrous metals such as aluminum, stainless steel,
mately 90% nonferrous metal content). May also red metal, etc., to be about 40%. Insulated copper
be screened to permit description by specific size wire about 1%. Trash, dirt, glass, rubber, oil, iron, not
ranges. (Refer also to Zorba under Mixed Metals.) to exceed 5%. Any variations to be sold by special
arrangement between buyer and seller.
Scrub HOT DIP GALVANIZERS SLAB ZINC DROSS (Batch Process)
ZINC Shall consist only of galvanizers unsweated zinc
HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE dross in slab form from hot dip galvanizing (Batch
Process) with a minimum zinc content of 92% and
shall be free of skimmings and tramp iron. Broken
Saves OLD ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of
Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die cast- the weight of each shipment. Slabs shall not weigh
ings, with or without iron and other foreign attach- over 100 pounds each. Heavier pieces acceptable
ments. Must be free of borings, turnings, dross upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
pieces, chunks, melted pieces and skimmings. All Material from continuous galvanizing operation is
unmeltables, dirt, foreign attachments, and volatile not acceptable. Blocks are acceptable upon mutual
substances (such as rubber, cork, plastic, grease, agreement.
etc.) are deductible. Material containing in excess of
Scull ZINC DIE CAST SLABS OR PIGS
30% iron will not constitute good delivery.
Shall consist of melted zinc base die cast materials,
Scabs NEW ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP in smooth clean solid slabs or pigs. Material to be
Shall consist of new or unused, clean, zinc base die free from drosses and to contain a minimum zinc
castings. Castings to be unplated, unpainted, and content of 90%. To contain a maximum of 0.1%
free from corrosion. nickel and maximum of 1% lead. Blocks are accept-
able upon mutual agreement.
Scoot ZINC DIE CAST AUTOMOTIVE GRILLES
Shall consist of clean, old or used zinc base die cast Seal CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC TOP DROSS
automotive grilles, free from soldered material. All Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from
foreign attachments and extraneous materials are the top of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in slab
deductible. form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each,
with a minimum zinc content of 90%. Heavier pieces
Scope NEW PLATED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer
Shall consist of new or unused clean, plated zinc and seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces
base die castings, free from corrosion. under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the
Score OLD SCRAP ZINC weight of each shipment.
Shall consist of clean dry scrap zinc, such as sheets,
Seam CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC BOTTOM DROSS
jar lids, clean unalloyed castings and anti-corrosion
Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from
plates. Borings and turnings are not acceptable.
the bottom of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in
Material must not be excessively corroded or oxi-
slab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each,
dized. All foreign attachments and extraneous mate-
with a minimum zinc content of 92%. Heavier pieces
rials are deductible.
acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer
and seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces
under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the
weight of each shipment.

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Shelf PRIME ZINC DIE CAST DROSS Radio MIXED HARD/SOFT SCRAP LEAD
Shall consist of metal skimmed from the top of pot Shall consist of clean lead solids and lead shots, free
of molten zinc die cast metal. Must be unsweated, of other materials, such as drosses, battery plates,
unfluxed, shiny, smooth, metallic and free from cor- lead covered cable, collapsible tubes, type metals,
rosion or oxidation. Should be poured in molds or in aluminum, zinc, iron and brass fittings, dirty chemi-
small mounds weighing not over 75 pounds each. cal lead and radioactive materials. Review packaging
specifications and regulatory status pertaining to
Zinc content shall be minimum of 85%. shipping with buyer prior to sale.
MAGNESIUM
Rains SCRAP DRAINED/DRY WHOLE INTACT LEAD
To be free of any liquid. Cases to be either plastic
HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE or rubber and be complete including caps. Non-lead
UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. (nicad, ni-fe, carbonaire, etc.) not acceptable. Indus-
trial, steel cased, aircraft (aluminum cased) and
Wafer MAGNESIUM CLIPS partial, cracked or broken batteries and batteries
Shall consist of clean magnesium clips in crucible without caps subject to special agreement. Review
size, free of copper, aluminum, and zinc flashings packaging specifications and regulatory status per-
and excessive oil and grease. To be free of all foreign taining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.
attachments.
Rakes BATTERY LUGS
Walnut MAGNESIUM SCRAP To be free of scrap lead, wheel weights, battery
Shall consist of magnesium castings, magnesium plates, rubber and/or plastic case material and other
engine blocks and transmission casings, bomber and foreign material. A minimum of 97% metallic content
car wheels, extrusions, and sheet. Material to be free is required. Review packaging specifications and
from brass and copper inserts and all foreign attach- regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer
ments. To be free of anodes, hollow castings and prior to sale.
explosives. Percentages of and penalties for dirt, oil,
grease, and iron to be subject to agreement between Relay LEAD COVERED COPPER CABLE
buyer and seller. Excessively large pieces to be Free of armored covered cable and foreign material
negotiated between buyer and seller. subject to negotiation between buyer and seller.
Wine MAGNESIUM ENGRAVER PLATES Rents LEAD DROSS

To be free of copper, aluminum, zinc, and elec- Should be clean and reasonably free of other mate-
trotype plates. To be clean and free of all foreign rials such as iron, dirt, harmful chemicals or other
attachments. Magnesium plates shipped loose by metals. To be free of radioactive materials, alu-
agreement between buyer and seller. minum and zinc. May be bought on an assay basis
or as agreed to by buyer and seller. Other metals
Wood MAGNESIUM DOCKBOARDS present such as antimony, tin, etc., to be accounted
Shall consist of clean magnesium dockboard cut or for as agreed between buyer and seller. Material
broken to size agreed upon by buyer and seller. To to be readily dumped from drums. An extra charge
be free of all foreign attachments. may be assessed if material has to be mechanically
World MAGNESIUM TURNINGS removed. Review packaging specification and regu-
It is recommended that these materials be sold by latory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior
special arrangement between buyer and seller. to sale.
Rink SCRAP WET WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES
Consisting of SLI (starting, lighting & ignition), auto-
LEAD motive, truck, 8-D and commercial golf cart and
marine-type batteries. Cases to be either plastic or
HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE rubber and to be complete. Non-lead (i.e., ni-cad,
UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. ni-fe, carbonaire, etc.) not acceptable. Other types
i.e. aircraft (aluminum) gel-cel, lawnmower, etc.,
Racks SCRAP LEAD—SOFT and partial, cracked or broken batteries or batteries
Shall consist of clean soft scrap lead, free of other without caps and the amount of liquid content and
materials such as drosses, battery plates, lead cov- any variations to the specification subject to special
ered cable, hard lead, collapsible tubes, foil, type agreement. Review packaging specifications and
metals, aluminum, zinc, iron and brass fittings, dirty regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer
chemical lead and radioactive materials. Review prior to sale.
packaging specifications and regulatory status per-
taining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.

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Rono SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS Other particulars concerning physical description,
Consisting of plates enclosed by some form of com- analysis and packaging to be agreed upon between
plete plastic case. Partial, cracked or broken cells, buyer and seller.
cells without caps and the amount of liquid content
Decoy CURPO NICKEL SPINNINGS, TURNINGS, BORINGS
and any variations to the specification subject to
Shall consist of clean, segregated (normally accept-
special agreement. Review packaging specifications
ed analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, 90/10
and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with
cupro nickel spinnings, turnings, or borings. Particu-
buyer prior to sale.
lars concerning physical description, analysis, and
Roper SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES packaging, to be agreed upon between buyer and
Consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone and/ seller.
or steel cased batteries. Submarine batteries subject
Delta SOLDERED CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS
to negotiation. Partial, cracked, broken batteries or
Shall consist of segregated (normally accepted analy-
batteries without caps and the amount of liquid con-
sis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, 90/10 cupro nickel
tent and any variations to the specification subject
solids, soldered, brazed, or sweated material. Must
to special agreement. Review packaging specifica-
be free of trimmed seams and edges and all other
tions and regulatory status pertaining to shipping
contamination.
with buyer prior to sale.
Depth MISCELLANEOUS NICKEL-COPPER AND NICKEL-COPPER IRON
Ropes LEAD WHEEL WEIGHTS
Shall consist of miscellaneous scrap in which the
To consist of lead tire balances with or without iron
basic elements, by weight, are nickel and copper,
clips. Not to include scrap lead, lugs or plates unless
such as copper nickel peelings, plating racks, and
specifically agreed to. To be free of foreign material.
hangers, and all nickel and copper in attached or
Review packaging specifications and regulatory sta-
combined form. In all cases, miscellaneous nickel
tus pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.
copper scrap should be sold by description and
analysis.
NICKEL/STAINLESS/HI TEMP Hitch NEW R-MONEL CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of clean, new, R-Monel sheet, plate, bar,
HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE rod, tube, pipe, or any other wrought scrap. Must be
UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. free of any foreign attachments or all other contami-
nation.
Aroma NEW NICKEL SCRAP
Shall consist of clean new sheet, plate, bar, tube, and House NEW MIXED MONEL SOLIDS AND CLIPPINGS
any other wrought nickel scrap solids. Nickel mini- Shall consist of new, clean R and K-Monel solids and
mum 99%; Cobalt maximum 0.25%; Copper maxi- clippings. Free of cast material, foreign attachments
mum 0.50%. Free of castings, as well as any foreign and all other contamination.
attachments or other contamination. Ideal OLD MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS
Burly OLD NICKEL SCRAP Shall consist of clean R and K-Monel solids such as
Shall consist of old and/or new sheet, plate, bar, tube, sheet, plate, pipe, rods, forgings, screen and wire
and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. Material to cloth. Must be free of soldered, brazed, welded, or
contain a minimum of 98% nickel; Copper maximum sweated material, cast material, foreign attach-
0.50%. This grade to be free of castings, soldered, ments, and all other contamination.
brazed, sweated, or painted material, other metallic Indian K-MONEL SOLIDS
coating, foreign attachments, or any other contamina- Shall consist of clean K-Monel solids.
tion.
Dandy NEW CUPRO NICKEL CLIPS AND SOLIDS Junto SOLDERED MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS
Shall consist of soldered and/or brazed miscellaneous
Shall consist of clean, new, segregated (normally
grades of Monel alloys in either wrought or cast form.
accepted analysis grades) either 70/30, 80/20, or
Must be free of trimmed seams and edges, non-metal-
90/10 cupro nickel tube, pipe, sheet, plate, or other
lic filling, foreign attachments, and all other contami-
wrought solid forms. Must be free of foreign attach-
nation. Particulars concerning physical description,
ments or any other contamination.
assay, and packaging to be agreed upon between
Daunt CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS buyer and seller.
Shall consist of old, and/or new, segregated (nor-
Lemon MONEL CASTINGS
mally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30,
Shall consist of various types of clean Monel cast-
80/20, 90/10 cupro nickel tube, pipe, sheet, plate, or
ings, assaying minimum 60% nickel. Must be free of
other wrought solid forms. Maximum 2% sediment
foreign attachments or any other contamination.
allowable. Any other forms of cupro nickel solids
such as castings, gates, risers, spills, etc., packaged Lemur MONEL TURNINGS
separately, may or may not be included, only upon Shall consist of mixed Monel turnings and borings
agreement between buyer and seller. Must be free containing a minimum of 60% nickel content, on a dry
of foreign attachments and all other contamination. basis.

Pekoe 200 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP SOLIDS Vader SEALED UNITS
Shall consist of all types of clean AISI Series Stainless Shall consist of whole steel-cased compressors origi-
Steel Scrap Solids, which contain a maximum of .5% nating from condensers from air conditioner units,
copper, free of foreign attachments and other con- freezers, refrigerators or the like, containing a motor
tamination. inside. Free of hazardous materials, including chloro-
fluorocarbons (CFCs) or other refrigerants and poly-
Sabot STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP
chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). No loose iron or extra
Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel clips
iron attachments such as framework permitted.
and solids containing a minimum 7% nickel, 16%
chrome, and have a maximum of .50% molybde- Elmo MIXED ELECTRIC MOTORS
num, .50% copper, .045% phosphorous, and .03% Shall consist of whole electric motors and/or disman-
sulfur, and otherwise free of harmful contaminants. tled electric motor parts that are primarily copper-
Particulars concerning physical description, grading, wound. May contain some aluminum-wound material,
additional analysis, and preparation to be agreed subject to agreement between buyer and seller. No
upon between buyer and seller. excessive steel attachments such as gear reducers,
iron bases, and pumps, or loose free iron allowed.
Ultra STAINLESS STEEL TURNINGS
Specification not to include sealed units or cast iron
Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel turn-
compressors.
ings containing a minimum 7% nickel and 16%
chrome, and to be free of nonferrous metals, non- Small Elmo ELECTRIC MOTORS
metallics, excessive iron, oil and other contaminants. Shall be sized to approximately basketball size or
Particulars concerning physical description, assay, smaller and shall consist of whole electric motors
and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and/or dismantled electric motor parts that are pri-
and seller. marily copper-wound. May contain some aluminum-
wound material, subject to agreement between
Vaunt EDISON BATTERIES
buyer and seller. No excessive steel attachments
Nickel-iron batteries to be sold free of crates, copper
such as gear reducers, iron bases, and pumps, or
terminal connectors, and excess liquid. Must be free
loose free iron allowed. Specification not to include
of nickel cadmium batteries.
sealed units or cast iron compressors.
Zurik SHREDDED NONFERROUS SENSOR SORTED SCRAP
Sheema SHREDDED ELECTRIC MOTORS (also called “shredder
(predominantly stainless steel)
pickings” or “meatballs”)
Shall be made up of a combination of the nonfer-
Shall consist of mixed copper and aluminum bearing
rous metals: stainless steel, insulated copper wire,
material from ferrous shredding, comprised of motors
aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, tin,
without cases. May contain insulated copper harness
and zinc, in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. The
wire, subject to agreement between buyer and seller.
percentage of each metal within the nonferrous
Trace percentages of other contaminants and fines
concentrate shall be subject to agreement between
may be present. No free iron or sealed units.
buyer and seller. Material generated by computer
sensing equipment (e.g., induction sensor sorting or Shelmo SHREDDED ELECTRIC MOTORS (also called “shredder
X-ray) technique(s). Shall have passed one or more pickings” or “meatballs”)
magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or Shall consist of mixed copper-bearing material from
large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive ferrous shredding, comprised of motors without
material, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/sold cases. May contain up to 5 percent aluminum-wound
under this guideline shall be identified as “Zurik” material and may contain insulated copper harness
with a number to follow indicating the estimated wire, subject to agreement between buyer and seller.
percentage nonferrous content of the material (e.g., Trace percentages of other contaminants and fines
“Zurik 90” means the material contains approxi- may be present. No free iron or sealed units.
mately 90% nonferrous metal content). May also
Zebra (High Density)
be screened to permit description by specific size
Shall consist of high-density nonferrous metals pro-
ranges. (Refer also to Zurik under Mixed Metals.)
duced by media separation technology containing
brass, copper, zinc, nonmagnetic stainless steel, and
copper wire. Material to be dry and free from excess
MIXED METALS oxidation. The percentage and types of metals other
than these, as well as the percentage and types of
nonmetallic contamination, are to be agreed upon
Zeppelin (Light Density)
Darth BALLASTS (FLUORESCENT) Shall consist of light-density nonferrous metals pro-
Shall consist of whole and complete fluorescent light duced by media separation technology and contain
ballasts containing copper inside. Must not contain thin-gauge aluminum and magnesium. Material to
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Electronic ballasts be dry and free from excess oxidation. The percent-
subject to agreement between buyer and seller. age and types of metals other than aluminum and

magnesium, as well as the percentage and types of “Zurik 90” means the material contains approxi-
nonmetallic contamination, are to be agreed upon mately 90% nonferrous metal content). May also
between the buyer and seller. be screened to permit description by specific size
ranges. (Refer also to Zurik under Nickel/Stainless/
Zeyda SHREDDED INSULATED COPPER WIRE
Hi Temp.)
Shall consist predominantly of recovered ICW (Insu-
lated Copper Wire) that has been derived by either
mechanical or physical separation. This material OTHER
is likely to have other metals, in small percentages
(should be less than 5%) that were not successfully HEAVIER PIECES OF ANY SIZE, LENGTH, AND WEIGHT ACCEPTABLE
separated. The percentage of each metal within
the overall product shall be subject to agreement
between buyer and seller. Shall have passed one or Ranch BLOCK TIN
more magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/ Block tin must assay minimum of 98% tin, and to be
or large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioac- free of liquids, solder, and brass connections, pew-
tive material, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/ ter, pumps, pot pieces, and dirt.
sold under this guideline shall be identified as
“Zeyda” with two numbers to follow, indicating the Ranks PEWTER
estimated percentage recoverable copper wire and Shall consist of tableware and soda-fountain boxes
the second indicating the maximum amount of other but should contain a minimum of 84% tin. Siphon
metals or contaminants expected. (e.g., “Zeyda tops to be accounted for separately. Material must
45/3” means the material contains approximately be free of brass, zinc, and other foreign metals.
45% copper and up to 3% other material). May also Raves HIGH TIN BASE BABBITT
be screened to permit description by specific size Shall contain a minimum of 78% tin and be free of
ranges. brassy or zincy metals.
Zorba SHREDDED NONFERROUS SCRAP (predominantly aluminum) Roses MIXED COMMON BABBITT
Shall be made up of a combination of the nonfer- Shall consist of lead base bearing metal containing
rous metals: aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, not less than 8% tin, free from Allens metal, orna-
stainless steel, nickel, tin, and zinc, in elemental or mental, antimonial and type metal. Must be free
alloyed (solid) form. The percentage of each metal from all zinc and excessive copper in the alloy.
within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject
to agreement between buyer and seller. Material
generated by eddy current, air separation, flota- Identification Checklist for
tion, screening, other segregation technique(s), or a
combination thereof. Shall have passed one or more Precious Metals
magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or This Identification Check List for Precious Metals sets up a
large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive general basis for identifying types and grades of precious
material, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/sold metals scrap by the scrap processor who will be familiar
under this guideline shall be identified as “Zorba” both to the precious metals refiner and to the plants gener-
with a number to follow indicating the estimated ating precious metals scrap.
percentage nonferrous metal content of the mate- By checking this identification list, the scrap processor gives
rial (e.g., “Zorba 90” means the material contains the refiner a fairly accurate conception of the material the
approximately 90% nonferrous metal content). May processor has on hand and offers a basis for the refiner to
also be screened to permit description by specific quote an estimated price for the material.
size ranges. (Refer also to Zorba under Aluminum.)
Due to the high values and the constantly changing char-
Zurik SHREDDED NONFERROUS SENSOR SORTED SCRAP acter of precious metal scrap, it is often the practice in the
(predominantly stainless steel) industry to require a sample to be submitted before giving
Shall be made up of a combination of the nonfer- refining schedules.
rous metals: stainless steel, insulated copper wire,
aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, tin, I. Scrap Sources
and zinc, in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. The
REFINED SILVER METAL — 99.9 MIN. PERCENT
percentage of each metal within the nonferrous
Silver-bearing materials:
concentrate shall be subject to agreement between
Anodes
buyer and seller. Material generated by computer
Assemblies—Electrical
sensing equipment (e.g., induction sensor sorting or
Batteries
X-ray) technique(s). Shall have passed one or more
Silver/Copper Plated
magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or
Silver/Cadmium
large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive
Silver/Zinc Silver/Magnesium
material, dross, or ash. Material to be bought/sold
Blanking Scrap—Punchings
under this guideline shall be identified as “Zurik”
Brazing Alloys
with a number to follow indicating the estimated
Brushes—Electric Motors
percentage nonferrous content of the material (e.g.,

Bullion Jewelry Sweeps and Dental Scrap E. Sweeps (Prepared)

Chemical Salts Grindings Dental Sweeps, Grindings
F. Printed Circuit Board
Clad Bi-Metal Parts Paints and Paste Jewelry Scrap
1. Punch Outs
Coin Silver Peelings Jewelry Sweeps
2. Non Assembled
Contacts Placer Gold Laboratory Ware
3. Assembled
Dental Amalgam Plated Parts—Electrical Magneto Points
Films Plated Wire Powders and Paste G. Glass to Metal Tubes,
Industrial X-Ray Powders Solutions—Plating etc.
Medical X-Ray Printed Circuit Boards Spark Plugs—Aircraft 1. Solid Precious Metal
Lithographic Printed Circuit Boards with Thermocouple Wire Parts
Photographic Negatives Components 2. Alloyed Metal Parts
Scrap containing combina-
Filters—Plating Punchouts 3. Plated Metal Parts
tions of precious metals
Flake—From Hypo Solution Resins—Plating 4. Ceramics
(gold, silver, platinum and
Recovery Systems Salts—Chemical 5. Thick Film
palladium):
Hooks—Plating—Nodules Sludges—Plating 6. Other...
Assemblies—Components
Jewelry Sweeps Solutions
Bullion H. Metal Scrap
Paints—Paste Sponge
Carbon I. Non-Magnetic
Paper–Reproduction Tin Lead Alloys—
Catalysts 1. Impure Gold
Plated Parts—Electrical— Contaminated
Chemicals 2. Impure Silver
Electronic Transistors
Chips 3. Copper Base
Plated Serving Pieces Wiping Rags
Drillings 4. Aluminum Base
Plated Utensils Wire
Electronic Scrap 5. Brass Base
Plated Wire
REFINED PALLADIUM High Temperature Resistant 6. Bronze Base
Powders—Granulated
METAL—99.9 MIN. Alloys 7. Molybdenum Base
Punchouts
PERCENT REFINED Paints 8. Beryllium Base
Relays—Electrical
PALLADIUM SPONGE— Paste 9. Lead Base
Resins
99.9 MIN. Powders 10. Tin Base
Silver Lined Bearings—Diesel
Palladium-bearing materi- Relays—Electrical 11. Other....
Locomotives and Aircraft
als: Resins
Sludges—Plating and Precipi- II. Magnetic
Catalysts Ribbons
tates 1. Kovar Base
Chemical Salts Rings
Solutions—Plating 2. Stainless Steel Base
Clad Materials Salts
Sterling Silver 3. Iron Base
Contact Points Solutions
Tin Lead Alloys—Contami- 4. Nickel Base
Dental Alloys Sweeps
nated 5. Other....
Dental Scraps Telephone Switching Scrap
Turnings
Dental Sweeps Thick Film I. Catalyst
Wave Guides
Jewelry Scrap (Sweeps) Wire 1. Carbon
Wiping Rags
Paste 2. Alumina
REFINED GOLD METAL — Plated Parts 3. Rare Earth
99.5 MIN. PERCENT Powders
II. SCRAP
4. Silica
REFINED GOLD SPONGE — Relays—Electrical CATEGORIES 5. Other
99.5 MIN. PERCENT Sludges A. Solution
Gold-bearing materials: Solutions 1. Acid
Brazing Alloys Wire 2. Basic
Clad Metal Parts 3. Matrix if known
REFINED PLATINUM
Contacts
METAL—99.9 MIN. B. Resin
Dental Alloys
PERCENT REFINED
Dental Scrap C. Sludges
PLATINUM SPONGE—
Dental Sweeps and Grindings
99.9 MIN. PERCENT D. Burnable Material
Diodes
Platinum-bearing materials: 1. Carbon
Filled Scrap
Catalysts 2. Filters
Filters–Plating
Chemicals 3. Film
Flakes
Clad Materials 4. Papers
Flashings
Contacts 5. Unprepared Sweeps
Foil
Dental Alloys 6. Others
Hooks—Plating—Nodules
Jewelry Scrap

Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 19
Guidelines for Ferrous ing steel. Prepared in a manner to insure compact

charging.
Scrap: FS-2020 204 No. 2 heavy melting steel.*

Wrought iron and steel scrap, black and galvanized,
maximum size 36 x 18 inches. May include all auto-
General Information mobile scrap properly prepared.
a. Cleanness. All grades shall be free of dirt, nonferrous 205 No. 2 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches.
metals, or foreign material of any kind, and excessive rust Wrought iron and steel scrap, black and galvanized,
and corrosion. However, the terms “free of dirt, nonferrous maximum size 36 x 18 inches. May include automo-
metals, or foreign material of any kind” are not intended bile scrap, properly prepared; however, to be free of
to preclude the accidental inclusion of negligible amounts sheet iron or thin gauged material.
where it can be shown that this amount is unavoidable in the
customary preparation and handling of the particular grade 206 No. 2 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches.
involved. Wrought iron and steel scrap, black and galvanized,
maximum size 60 x 18 inches. May include automo-
b. Off-grade material. The inclusion in a shipment of a par- bile scrap, properly prepared; however, to be free of
ticular grade of iron and steel scrap of a negligible amount sheet iron or thin gauged material.
of metallic material which exceeds to a minor extent the
applicable size limitations, or which fails to a minor extent 207 No. 1 busheling.
to meet the applicable requirements as to quality or kind of Clean steel scrap, maximum size 2 feet by 5 feet,
material, shall not change the classification of the shipment, including new factory busheling (for example, sheet
provided it can be shown that the inclusion of such off-grade clippings, stampings, etc.). May not include old auto
material is unavoidable in the customary preparation and body and fender stock. Free of metal coated, limed,
handling of the grade involved. vitreous enameled, and electrical sheet containing
over 0.5 percent silicon.
c. Residual alloys. Wherever the term “free of alloys” is
used in the classifications given herein, it shall mean that 207A New black sheet clippings.
any alloys contained in the steel are residual and have not For direct charging, maximum size 8 feet by 18
been added for the purpose of making an alloy steel. Steel inches, free of old automobile body and fender stock,
scraps shall be considered free of alloys when the residual metal coated, lined, vitreous enameled and electrical
alloying elements do not exceed the following percentages: sheet containing over 0.5 percent silicon. Must lay
reasonably flat in car.
Nickel .45% Molybdenum .10%
Chromium .20% Manganese 1.65% 208 No. 1 bundles.
New black steel sheet scrap, clippings or skeleton
The combined residuals other than manganese shall not scrap, compressed or hand bundled, to charging box
exceed a total of 0.60 percent. size, and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic
foot. (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handling
d. Deviations. Any deviations from the general classifi-
with a magnet.) May include Stanley balls or mandrel
cations of iron and steel scrap may be consummated by
wound bundles or skeleton reels, tightly secured.
mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
May include chemically detinned material. May not
200 No. 1 heavy melting steel. include old auto body or fender stock. Free of metal
Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in coated, limed, vitreous enameled, and electrical
thickness. Individual pieces not over 60 x 24 inches sheet containing over 0.5 percent silicon.
(charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure 209 No. 2 bundles.
compact charging. Old black and galvanized steel sheet scrap, hydrauli-
201 No. 1 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches. cally compressed to charging box size and weighing
Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. May not
thickness. Individual pieces not over 36 x 18 inches include tin or lead-coated material or vitreous enam-
(charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure eled material.
compact charging. 210 Shredded scrap.
Homogeneous iron and steel scrap, magnetically
202 No. 1 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches. separated, originating from automobiles, unpre-
Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in pared No. 1 and No. 2 steel, miscellaneous baling and
thickness. Individual pieces not over 60 x 18 inches sheet scrap. Average density 50 pounds per cubic
(charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure foot.
compact charging.
211 Shredded scrap.
203 No. 2 heavy melting steel.* Homogeneous iron and steel scrap magnetically sep-
Wrought iron and steel scrap, black and galvanized, arated, originating from automobiles, unprepared
1/8 inch and over in thickness, charging box size to No. 1 and No. 2 steel, miscellaneous baling and sheet
include material not suitable as No. 1 heavy melt- scrap. Average density 70 pounds per cubic foot.

20 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap
CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

212 Shredded clippings. 222 Shoveling turnings and iron borings.
Shredded 1000 series carbon steel clippings or Same as shoveling turnings, but including iron bor-
sheets. Material should have an average density of ings.
60 pounds per cubic foot.
223 Iron borings.
213 Steel can bundles. Clean cast iron or malleable iron borings and drill-
Steel can scrap compressed to charging box size ings, free of steel turnings, scale, lumps or excessive
and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. oil.
Cans may be baled without removal of paper labels,
224 Auto slabs.
but free of other non-metallics. May include up to 5
Clean automobile slabs, cut 3 feet x 18 inches and
gallon tin coated containers.
under.
214 No. 3 bundles.
225 Auto slabs.
Old sheet steel, compressed to charging box size
Clean automobile slabs, cut 2 feet x 18 inches and
and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot.
under.
May include all coated ferrous scrap not suitable for
inclusion in No. 2 bundles. 226 Briquetted iron borings.
Analysis and density to consumer’s specifications.
215 Incinerator bundles.
Tin can scrap, compressed to charging box size and 227 Briquetted steel turnings.
weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Analysis and density to consumer’s specifications.
Processed through a recognized garbage incinera-
tor. 228 Mill scale.
Dark colored, ranging from blue to black, ferro-
216 Terne plate bundles. magnetic iron oxide forming on the surface of steel
New terne plate sheet scrap, clippings or skeleton articles during heating and working.
scrap, compressed or hand bundled, to charging box *The identical designations given for these two classifica-
size, and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic tions are in accordance with established industry practices in
foot. (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handling specifying the materials desired.
with a magnet.) May include Stanley balls or mandrel
wound bundles or skeleton reels, tightly secured. Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades
217 Bundled No. 1 steel. 229 Billet, bloom and forge crops.
Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/8 inch or over Billet, bloom, axle, slab, heavy plate and heavy forge
in thickness, compressed to charging box size and crops, containing not over 0.05 percent phosphorus
weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. or sulphur and not over 0.5 percent silicon, free
Free of all metal-coated material. from alloys. Dimensions not less than 2 inches in
thickness, not over 18 inches in width, and not over
218 Bundled No. 2 steel. 36 inches in length.
Wrought iron or steel scrap, black or galvanized, 1/8
inch and over in thickness, compressed to charg- 230 Bar crops and plate scrap.
ing box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds Bar crops, plate scrap, forgings, bits, jars, and tool
per cubic foot. Auto body and fender stock, burnt joints, containing not over 0.05 percent phosphorus
or hand stripped, may constitute a maximum of 60 or sulphur, not over 0.5 percent silicon, free from
percent by weight. (This percent based on makeup alloys. Dimensions not less than 1/2 inch in thickness,
of auto body, chassis, driveshafts, and bumpers.) not over 18 inches in width, and not over 36 inches
Free of all coated material, except as found on auto- in length.
mobiles. 231 Plate and structural steel, 5 feet and under.
219 Machine shop turnings. Cut structural and plate scrap, 5 feet and under.
Clean steel or wrought iron turnings, free of iron Clean open hearth steel plates, structural shapes,
borings, nonferrous metals in a free state, scale, or crop ends, shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimen-
excessive oil. May not include badly rusted or cor- sions not less than 1/4 inch thickness, not over 5 feet
roded stock. in length and 18 inches in width. Phosphorus or sul-
phur not over 0.05 percent.
220 Machine shop turnings and iron borings.
Same as machine shop turnings but including iron 232 Plate and structural steel, 5 feet and under.
borings. Cut structural and plate scrap, 5 feet and under.
Clean open hearth steel plates, structural shapes,
221 Shoveling turnings. crop ends, shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimen-
Clean short steel or wrought iron turnings, drillings, sions not less than 1/4 inch thickness, not over 5 feet
or screw cuttings. May include any such material in length and 24 inches in width. Phosphorus or sul-
whether resulting from crushing, raking, or other phur not over 0.05 percent.
processes. Free of springy, bushy, tangled or matted
material, lumps, iron borings, nonferrous metals in a 233 Cast steel.
free state, grindings, or excessive oil. Steel castings not over 48 inches long or 18 inches
wide, and 1/4 inch and over in thickness, containing

CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

not over 0.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur, free 243A Low residual, black foundry busheling.
from alloys and attachments. May include heads, 1000 series black carbon steel scrap, 1/8 inch and
gates, and risers. over in thickness, not more than 12 inch x 24 inch,
manganese content not more than 0.50 percent.
234 Punchings and plate scrap.
Other parameters subject to agreement between sup-
Punchings or stampings, plate scrap, and bar crops
plier and consumer.
containing not over 0.05 percent phosphorous or
sulphur and not over 0.5 percent silicon, free from 243B Low residual, ductile quality shredded clips.
alloys. All materials cut 12 inches and under, and with Shredded black 1000 series carbon steel scrap, 1/8
the exception of punchings or stampings, at least 1/8 inch and over in thickness, minimum average density
inch in thickness. Punchings or stampings under 6 of 75 PCF, manganese content not more than 0.50
inches in diameter may be any gauge. percent. Other parameters subject to agreement
between supplier and consumer.
235 Electric furnace bundles.
New black steel sheet scrap hydraulically com- 244 Springs and crankshafts.
pressed into bundles of size and weight as specified Clean automotive springs and crankshafts, either
by consumer. new or used.
236 Cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet and under. 245 Alloy free turnings.
Clean open hearth steel plates, structural shapes, Clean shoveling steel turnings free from lumps, tan-
crop ends, shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimen- gled or matted material, iron borings, or excessive
sions not less than 1/4 inch in thickness, not over 3 oil containing not more than 0.05 percent phospho-
feet in length and 18 inches in width. Phosphorus or rus or sulphur, and free of alloys.
sulphur not over 0.05 percent.
246 Alloy free short shoveling steel turnings.
237 Cut structural and plate scrap, 2 feet and under. Clean shoveling steel turnings, free of lumps, tangled
Same as cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet and or matted material, iron borings, or excessive oil,
under, except for length. containing not more than 0.05 percent phosphorus
or sulphur, and free of alloys.
238 Cut structural and plate scrap, 1 foot and under.
Same as cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet and 247 Alloy free machine shop turnings.
under, except for length. Clean steel turnings, free of iron borings or exces-
sive oil, containing not more than 0.05 percent
239 Silicon busheling.
phosphorus or sulphur, and free of alloys. May not
Clean silicon bearing steel scrap, not exceeding
include badly rusted or corroded stock.
12 inches in any dimension, including new factory
busheling (for example, sheet clippings, stampings, 248 Hard steel cut 30 inches and under.
etc.), having a silicon content of 0.05 percent to 5.0 Automotive steel consisting of rear ends, crank-
percent. shafts, driveshafts, front axles, springs, and gears
prepared 30 inches and under. May not include mis-
240 Silicon Clippings.
cellaneous small shoveling steel or any pieces too
Clean steel scrap, including new factory busheling
bulky for gray iron foundry use.
(for example, sheet clippings, stampings, etc.), may
not include old auto body and fender stock. Free of 249 Chargeable slab crops.
metal coated, limed, vitreous enameled, and electri- Chargeable slab crops for material to be suitable
cal sheet containing minimum 1 percent silicon. and acceptable to the consumer containing not over
0.05 percent phosphorus and 0.05 percent sulphur
241 Chargeable ingots and ingot butts.
and not over 0.05 percent silicon and free of alloys.
Chargeable ingots and ingot butts for material to be
suitable and acceptable to the consumer containing 250 Silicon bundles.
not over 0.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur and Silicon sheet scrap, clippings or skeleton scrap,
not over 0.05 percent silicon free of alloys. compressed or hand bundled, to charging box size,
and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot,
242 Foundry steel, 2 feet and under.
having a silicon content of 0.50 percent to 5.0 per-
Steel scrap 1/8 inch and over in thickness, not over 2
cent.
feet in length or 18 inches in width. Individual pieces
free from attachments. May not include nonferrous 251 Heavy turnings.
metals, cast or malleable iron, cable, vitreous enam- Short, heavy steel turnings, containing not over 0.05
eled, or metal coated material. percent phosphorus or sulphur and free of alloys.
May include rail chips. May not include machine shop
243 Foundry steel, 1 foot and under.
or other light turnings and must weigh not less than
Same specifications as 2-foot material, except for
75 pounds per cubic foot in the original state of pro-
length.
duction.

CODE ITEM CODE ITEM
Specially Processed Grades to ferrous and non-metallic parts, and must be broken
to cupola size, 150 pounds or less.
Meet Consumer Requirements
Grades of scrap prepared especially to meet with steel mill 263 Clean auto cast, degreased.
or foundry requirements, individual specifications to be Free of all steel parts except camshafts, valves,
agreed on between consumer and supplier. valve springs, and studs. Free of nonferrous and
non-metallic parts, and must be broken into cupola
Cast Iron Grades size, 150 pounds or less.
252 Cupola cast. 264 Malleable.
Clean cast iron scrap such as columns, pipes, plates, Malleable parts of automobiles, railroad cars, loco-
and castings of a miscellaneous nature, including motives, or miscellaneous malleable iron castings.
automobile blocks and cast iron parts of agricultural Free from cast iron and steel parts and other foreign
and other machinery. Free from stove plate, burnt material.
iron, brake shoes or foreign material. Cupola size,
not over 24 inches x 30 inches, and no piece over 265 Broken ingot molds and stools.
150 pounds in weight. Broken ingot molds and stools, cast iron, maximum
size 2 feet x 3 feet x 5 feet.
253 Charging box cast.
Clean cast iron scrap in sizes not over 60 inches in 266 Unbroken ingot molds and stools.
length or 30 inches in width, suitable for charging Unbroken ingot molds and stools, cast iron.
into an open hearth furnace without further prepa-
ration. Free from burnt iron, brake shoes, or stove Special Boring Grades
plate. 267 No. 1 chemical borings.
New clean cast or malleable iron borings and drill-
254 Heavy breakable cast.
ings containing not more than 1 percent oil, free
Cast iron scrap over charging box size or weighing
from steel turnings, or chips, lumps, scale, corroded
more than 500 pounds. May include cylinders and
or rusty material.
driving wheel centers. May include steel which does
not exceed 10 percent of the casting by weight. 268 Briquetted cast iron borings, hot process.
Cast iron borings, heated, briquetted, to a density
255 Hammer block or bases.
of approximately 85 percent, oil and water content
Cast iron hammer blocks or bases.
under 1 percent.
256 Burnt iron.
269 Briquetted cast iron borings, cold process.
Burnt cast iron scrap, such as stove parts, grate
Cast iron boring briquettes, free of steel and non-
bars, and miscellaneous burnt iron. May include sash
ferrous material, hydraulically compressed into a
weights or window weights.
cohesive solid, reasonably free of oil, and having a
257 Mixed cast. density of not less than 60 percent.
May include all grades of cast iron except burnt iron.
270 Malleable borings.
Dimensions not over 24 inches x 30 inches and no
Clean malleable iron borings and drillings, free of
piece over 150 pounds in weight.
steel turnings, scale, lumps and excessive oil.
258 Stove plate, clean cast iron stove.
271 No. 2 chemical borings.
Free from malleable and steel parts, window
New clean cast or malleable iron borings and drill-
weights, plow points, or burnt cast iron.
ings, containing not more than 1.5 percent oil, free
259 Clean auto cast. from steel turnings, or chips, lumps, scale, corroded
Clean auto blocks; free of all steel parts except cam- or rusty material.
shafts, valves, valve springs, and studs. Free of non-
ferrous and non-metallic parts. Steel From Scrap Tires
260 Unstripped motor blocks. General Guidelines
Automobile or truck motors from which steel and Items not covered in the specifications, and any variations
nonferrous fittings may or may not have been in the specification, are subject to special arrangement
removed. Free from driveshafts and all parts of between buyer and seller. Percentages listed below are by
frames. weight.
261 Drop broken machinery cast. Preparation

Clean heavy cast iron machinery scrap that has been Consumer and supplier to agree upon preparation for trans-
broken under a drop. All pieces must be of cupola port, such as the following:
size, not over 24 inches x 30 inches, and no piece
Loose—Whole.
over 150 pounds in weight.
Loose—Chopped. If wire is chopped or shredded, parties
262 Clean auto cast, broken, not degreased. may wish to specify the means of processing and/or charac-
Clean auto blocks, free of all steel parts except cam- teristics of the final product (density, length of pieces, etc.).
shafts, valves, valve springs and studs. Free of non-

CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

Baled. Bales of wire should maintain their form during load- (2A) Axles, Steel.
ing, shipment, unloading, storage, and handling typical of Solid car and/or locomotive friction bearing over 8
that done at a consuming facility, unless otherwise specified. inch diameter (free of axles with key-way between
wheel seats, no axles of shorter length than distance
Baled—High Density. Hydraulically compressed,
between wheel seats to be included).
no dimension larger than 24”, density of at least 75
pounds per square foot. (3) Axles, Steel.
Roller bearing 8 inch diameter and under (no axles
Baled—HRB/Low Density. Density of less than 75
of shorter lengths than distance between wheel
pounds per square foot. Each bale secured with suf-
seats to be included).
ficient number of bale ties drawn tight to insure a satis-
factory delivery. (3A) Axles, Steel.
Roller bearing over 8 inch diameter (no axles of
Other Means of Preparation. Individual specifications to be
shorter length than distance between wheel seats to
agreed upon between consumer and supplier.
be included).
272 Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 1. (4) Spikes, Track Bolts and Nuts, and Lock Washers, may
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Less than include Rail Anchors.
five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber.
(5) Tie Plates.
273 Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 2. Steel.
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Five to ten
(6) Rail Joints, Angle and/or Splice Bars.
percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber.
Steel.
274 Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 3.
(9) Bolsters and/or Truck Sides, Frames: Uncut.
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Greater than
Cast steel.
ten percent (>10%) rubber/fiber.
(11) Cast Steel, No. 2.
275 Pulled bead wire (Passenger)—Grade 1.
Steel castings, over 18 inches wide and/or over 5
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Less than
feet long.
five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber.
(11A) Cast Steel, No. 1.
Steel castings, 18 inches and under, not over 5 feet
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Five to ten
long, including cut truck side frames and bolsters.
percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber.
(12) Cast Iron, No. 1.
Cast iron scrap, such as columns, pipes, plates, and/
Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Greater than
or castings of miscellaneous nature, but free from
ten percent (>10%) rubber/fiber.
stove plates, brake shoes, and burnt scrap. Must be
278 Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 1. cupola size, not over 24 x 30 inches in dimension
Chopped. Less than two percent (<2%) rubber/fiber. and no piece to weigh over 150 pounds. Must be free
from foreign material.
279 Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 2.
Chopped. Less than five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber. (13) Cast Iron, No. 2.
Pieces weighing over 150 pounds, but not more than
280 Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 3. 500 pounds. Free from burnt cast.
Chopped. Five to ten percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber.
(14) Cast Iron, No. 3.
281 Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 4. Pieces weighing over 500 pounds; includes cylin-
Chopped. Ten to twenty percent (10-20%) rubber/ ders, driving wheel centers and/or all other castings.
fiber. (Free from hammer blocks or bases.)
282 Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 5. (15) Cast Iron, No. 4.
Chopped. Greater than twenty percent (>20%) rub- Burnt cast iron scrap, such as grate bars, stove parts
ber/fiber. and/or miscellaneous burnt scrap.
Railroad Ferrous Scrap* (16) Cast Iron Brake Shoes.

Specifications of Association of American Railroads promul- Brakes shoes of all types except composition-filled
gated by its Purchases and Materials Management Division shoes.
(Revised 1973) (17) Couplers and/or Knuckles.
Railroad car and/or locomotive steel couplers,
(2) Axles, Steel. knuckles and/or locks stripped clean of all other
Solid car and/or locomotive friction bearing, 8 inch attachments.
diameter and under (free of axles with key-way
between wheel seats, no axles of shorter lengths (18) Frogs and/or Switches, uncut.
than distance between wheel seats to be included). Steel frogs and switches that have not been cut
apart, exclusive of manganese.

CODE ITEM CODE ITEM

(18A) Railbound Manganese Frogs and Switch Points with (35) Structural, Wrought Iron and/or Steel Uncut.
manganese inserts that have not been cut apart. All steel or steel mixed with iron from bridges,
(23) Malleable. structures and/or equipment that has not been cut
Malleable parts of automobiles, railroad cars, loco- apart, may include uncut bolsters, brakebeams,
motive and/or miscellaneous malleable castings. steel trucks, underframes, channel bars, steel bridge
plates, frog and/or crossing plates and/or other
(24) Melting Steel, Railroad No. 1. steel of similar character.
Clean wrought iron or steel scrap, 1/4 inch and over in
thickness, not over 18 inches in width, and not over (36) Tires.
5 feet in length. May include pipe ends and material All locomotive, not cut to specified lengths.
1/8 inch to 1/4 inch in thickness, not over 15 inches x (38) Turnings. No. 1.
15 inches. Individual pieces cut so as to lie reason- Heavy turnings from wrought iron and/or steel
ably flat in charging box. railroad axles or heavy forgings and/or rail chips, to
(27) Rail, Steel No. 1. weigh not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Free
Standard section tee rails, original weight 50 pounds from dirt or other foreign material of any kind. Alloy
per yard or heavier, 10 feet long and over. Suitable steel scrap may be excluded from these specifica-
for rerolling into bars and shapes. Free from bent tions by mutual agreement between buyer and
and twisted rails, frog, switch, and guard rails, or seller.
rails with split heads and broken flanges. Continuous (38A) Turnings, Drillings and/or Borings. No. 2.
welded rail may be included provided no weld is over Cast, wrought, steel and/or malleable iron borings,
9 inches from the end of the piece of rail. turnings and/or drillings mixed with other metals.
(28A) Rail, Steel No. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. (40) Wheels, No. 1.
Standard section, original weight of 50 pounds per Cast iron car wheels.
yard and over, 18 inches long and under.
(42) Wheels, No. 3.
(28B) Rail, Steel No. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. Solid cast steel, forged, pressed and/or rolled steel
Standard section, original weight of 50 pounds per car and/or locomotive wheels, not over 42 inches
yard and over, 2 feet long and under. diameter. (Specify kind in offering.)
(28C) Rail, Steel No. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. (45) Destroyed Steel Cars.
Standard section, original weight 50 pounds per Bodies of steel cars cut apart sufficiently to load.
yard and over, 3 feet long and under. (Specify kind.)
(29) Rail, Steel No. 3. (45A) Destroyed Steel Car Sides and Box Car Roofs.
Standard section tee, girder, and/or guard rails, to Cut to a maximum length of... and a maximum width
be free from frog and switch rails not cut apart, and of... suitable for use in super presses and shears
contain no manganese, cast, welds, or attachments without additional preparation.
of any kind except angle bars. Free from concrete,
dirt, and foreign material of any kind.
*Specifications in force as of publication date.
(30) Sheet Scrap, No. 1.
Under 3/16 inch thick, may include hoops, band iron
and/or steel, scoops and/or shovels (free of wood).
Must be free from burnt or metal coated material,
cushion, or other similar springs.
(31) Sheet Scrap, No. 2.
Galvanized or tinned material and/or gas retorts,
and/or any other iron or steel material not otherwise
classified.
(32) Steel, Tool.
(Specify kind in offering.)
(33) Steel, Manganese.
All kinds of manganese, rail, guard rails, frogs and/or
switch points, cut or uncut.
(34) Steel, Spring.
Coil and/or elliptical, minimum thickness 1/4 inch,
may be assembled or cut apart.
(34A) Steel, Spring.
Coil only.

Guidelines for Glass Scrap INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 25
Guidelines for Glass 3. Packaging

It should be stated whether shipped units are to be in boxes,
or in bulk by railroad car, truck, or trailer. Where possible,
Cullet: GC-2020 approximate weights should be specified.
4. Price Units
Container Glass Cullet The price agreed upon shall be clearly stated in US dollars
and cents per 2,000 pounds or in US dollars and cents per
Specifications hundred weight.
Preamble 5. Terms
Terms shall be “net cash 30 days after date of shipment”
These standards and practices apply to container glass cul-
unless otherwise agreed upon.
let for purchase or sale in the United States and Canada.
Transactions covering shipments to or from other countries Arbitration
may also be in accordance with these standards and prac- In the event of a total disagreement between buyer and
tices and may be modified by mutual agreement between seller, the dispute should be submitted to ISRI arbitration.
buyer and seller. These specifications are guidelines for buy-
ing and selling container glass cullet and always subject to In all cases, the cost of arbitration shall be borne by the par-
the buyer and seller’s agreement. ty found to be at fault, or split in the event of compromise,
as determined by the arbitrators.
Scrap Glass Definitions UNPROCESSED FLINT CONTAINER GLASS CULLET

Container Glass Cullet: crushed or whole scrap soda-lime- SPECIFICATIONS
silica container glass. Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container
glass.
Unprocessed Container Glass Cullet: broken or whole scrap
glass containers that comply with the proper ISRI glass specifi- Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint Cullet
cations. Flint 95-100%
Amber 0-5%
Processed (Furnace Ready) Container Glass Cullet: Green 0-5%
crushed and whole contaminate-free scrap container glass Other Colors 0-5%
that complies with the proper ISRI glass specifications.
Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized.
Organic Matter: consists of organic materials that are non-
container glass items; for example, paper labels should not Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture.
exceed 0.2%.
Contaminant Listings:
Ferrous Materials: are magnetic metals, i.e. steel, iron, etc., Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metal
and therefore must be removed during scrap glass process- closures where processing capabilities permit.
ing.
Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non-
Non-ferrous Materials: are non-magnetic metals, i.e. alu- container glass (vision ware, light bulbs, crystal, windows,
minum, lead, copper, etc., and therefore must be removed mirrors, drinking glasses, ceramic, milk glass, etc.) metals,
during glass processing. ores, minerals, bricks, clay, grinding and refractory materi-
als, rocks, clay and ceramic closures.
The Purchase Agreement
Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of container General: The quality of the unprocessed flint container glass
glass cullet should be confirmed in writing and include cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a conven-
agreement on the following items: tional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for
the production of glass containers.
1. Product
Where possible, each container glass cullet grade shall be UNPROCESSED AMBER CONTAINER GLASS CULLET
specified in accordance with the grade as defined. SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container
2. Quantity glass.
Where possible, the quantity shall always be specified in
terms of a definite number of tons of 2,000 pounds each. Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber Cullet
Amber 90-100%
A. If the quantity is specified in tons, the order shall be con- Flint 0-5%
sidered completed when aggregate shipments are 5% under Green 0-5%
or over the quantity ordered. Other Colors 0-5%
B. If the quantity is specified in carloads or truckloads, a Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized.
“load” shall be defined as a truck, trailer, or railroad car
loaded to full visible capacity not to exceed established legal Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture.
weight limits.

26 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Glass Cullet
Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metal Ceramics (such as cups, saucers, dinnerware, pottery,
closures where processing capabilities permit. etc.)
Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non- Other Glass (for example, plate window glass, heat-
container glass (vision ware, light bulbs, crystal, windows, resistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead-based glass—
mirrors, drinking glasses, ceramic, milk glass, etc.) metals, such as crystal ware, television tubes, vision ware, etc.)
ores, minerals, bricks, clay, grinding and refractory materi- Other Materials (such as bricks, rocks, etc.)
als, rocks, clay and ceramic closures.
PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) AMBER CONTAINER
General: The quality of the unprocessed amber container GLASS CULLET SPECIFICATIONS
glass cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a con- Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass
ventional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable
for the production of glass containers. Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber Cullet
Amber 90-100%
UNPROCESSED GREEN CONTAINER GLASS CULLET Flint 0-10%
SPECIFICATIONS Green 0-10%
Composition: soda-lime-silica beverage or food container Other Colors 0-5%
glass. Total NON-Amber Cullet = <10%
Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100
Green 90-100% Mesh. However, the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a
Flint 0-10% 10% minimum of fine particles. Material size is based upon
Amber 0-10% buyer and seller’s agreement.
Other Colors 0-5%
Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized. Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter, allowable percentage
based upon buyer and seller’s agreement.
Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture.
Prohibitive Materials:
Ferrous Metals
Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metal
closures where processing capabilities permit. Nonferrous Metals
Ceramics (such as cups, saucers, dinnerware, pottery,
Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non-
etc.)
container glass (vision ware, light bulbs, crystal, windows,
mirrors, drinking glasses, ceramic, milk glass, etc:) metals, Other Glass (for example, plate window glass, heat-
ores, minerals, bricks, clay, grinding and refractory materi- resistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead-based glass—
als, rocks, clay and ceramic closures. such as crystal ware, television tubes, vision ware, etc.)
Other Materials (such as bricks, rocks, etc.)
General: The quality of the unprocessed green container
glass cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a con- PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) GREEN CONTAINER
ventional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable GLASS CULLET SPECIFICATIONS
for the production of glass containers. Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass
PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) FLINT CONTAINER GLASS Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet
CULLET SPECIFICATIONS Green 70-100%
Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass. Flint 0-15%
Amber 0-15%
Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint Cullet
Other Colors 0-10%
Flint 95-100%
Total NON-Green Cullet = <30%
Amber 0-5%
Green 0-1% The color green typically consists of a variety of shades,
Other Colors 0-.5% for example: emerald green or lime green.
Total NON-Flint Cullet = <5%
Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100
Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh. However, the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a
Mesh. However, the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a 10% minimum of fine particles. Material size is based upon
10% minimum of fine particles. Material size is based upon buyer and seller’s agreement.
buyer and seller’s agreement.
Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter, allowable percentage
Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter, allowable percentage based upon buyer and seller’s agreement.
based upon buyer and seller’s agreement.
Prohibitive Materials:
Prohibitive Materials: Ferrous Metals
Ferrous Metals Nonferrous Metals
Nonferrous Metals Ceramics (such as cups, saucers, dinnerware, pottery,
etc.)

Guidelines for Glass Cullet INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 27
Other Glass (for example, plate window glass, heat- Contamination:

resistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead based glass— Non-Glass Residue – Materials found in dual stream and
such as crystal ware, television tubes, vision ware, etc.) single stream curbside collection programs entering a Mate-
Other Materials (such as bricks, rocks, etc.) rial Recovery Facility (MRF). Examples of this material may
be: paper, wood, food or organic material, metal/plastic
closures, labels, corks, rock, dirt, and other inert materials.
Material Recovery Facility Maximum tolerance -35%.
(MRF) Glass Undersized or Pulverized Material (“Fines”) –This material
consists of mixed color glass particles crushed so small as to
Material Recovery Facility-derived render current optical sortation unfeasible. Glass particles
3-Color Mixed Container Glass less than 1/8” are typically considered to be fines. Maximum
tolerance - 30%.
(“MRF Glass”):
MRF Glass consists of crushed or whole scrap Flint (clear), Ceramics – This material consists of broken bits of household
Amber (brown), and Green (emerald) container/bottle glass ceramic. Examples of ceramic materials are dinner plates,
made from soda-lime-silica. These standards and practices mugs, cups, etc. Maximum tolerance – 2%
apply to 3-color mixed glass for purchase or sale in the
Moisture – This is considered excessive water mixed with
United States and Canada. Transactions covering shipments
glass. Examples of moisture are small fibers soaked by rain,
to or from other countries may also be in accordance with
ice or snow. Organic materials and dirt can also contain
these standards and ISRIpractices
REVIEW: and MRFmay Glass be modified by
Specification moisture. Maximum tolerance – 5%.
mutual agreement between buyer and seller. These speci-
fications
Material Recoveryare guidelines
Facility-derived 3-Colorfor
Mixedbuying and("MRF
Container Glass selling
Glass")MRF glass
DESCRIPTION FOR ISRI REVIEW: Prohibitives: This material is not allowed and can subject a
and
MRF Glassare always
consists subject
of crushed to Flint
or whole scrap the(clear),
buyerAmberand seller’s
(brown), and Greenagreement.
(emerald) container/bottle load to rejection procedure.
glass made from soda-lime-silica. These standards and practices apply to 3-color mixed glass for purchase or sale in
It
theis recognized
United States and Canada. that MRFcovering
Transactions Glassshipments
may be to or mixed with other
from other countries may also be in
accordance with these standards and practices and may be modified by mutual agreement between buyer and • 025% of total load allowed:
materials as a result
seller. These specifications of recycling
are guidelines collection
for buying and selling MRF glass andconvenience
are always subject to the andbuyer and
efficiency,
seller’s agreement. and that quality levels vary widely based on the
It is recognized that MRF Glass may be mixed with other materials as a result of recycling • Pyro Ceramics (Fireplace glass)
collection convenience and efficiency, and that quality levels and pricing varies widely based on the amount of
amount
contamination ofmixedcontamination
in with the glass. mixed in with the glass. • Gypsum, wallboard, drywall, glass from construc-
tion & demolition debris mixed with CaCO3 fines
Non-Glass Residue
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% 22% 24% 26% 28% 30% 35%
• Common moisture-absorbing desiccants (silica gels
0%
beads, alumina pellets, closet paks, etc.)
2%
4%
6%
• 0% of total load allowed:
8%
10% • CRT glass
12%
• Lead glass
Fines
14%
16%
18%
20%
• Tempered window glass
22%
24% • Flammables
26%
28%
30%
• Radioactive waste
• Weapons
• Medical Waste
Since there are many different generations of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), cleaning equipment in operation, and
curbside collection programs, the quality generated by MRFs varies widely. Processors evaluate this heterogeneous • Insecticides
Since there are many different generations of Material
material by evaluating the amount of:
Recovery Facilities (MRFs), cleaning equipment in operation, • Poisons
 Residue (non-glass residue): Higher amounts of residue result in a lower rank as the processor must separate
and curbside
this residue andcollection
dispose of it. programs, the quality generated by • Heavy Metals
 Undersize: Undersize is otherwise known as “fines”. Higher amounts of undersize result in quality issues as very
MRFssmall
varies
pieces of glass can’t beProcessors
widely. optically sorted. If aevaluate
disproportionalthis heterogeneous
amount of the stream is too small, it can • Asbestos
material
overwhelmbytheevaluating the amount of:
processor’s capabilities
Value is directly proportional to the amount of each in the MRF Glass. • Other materials that can be classified as hazardous
• Residue (non-glass residue): Higher amounts of resi- or harmful to human health or the environment
due result in a lower rank as the processor must sepa-
rate this residue and dispose of it.
• Undersize: Undersize is otherwise known as “fines”.
Higher amounts of undersize result in quality issues as
very small pieces of glass can’t be optically sorted. If
a disproportional amount of the stream is too small, it
can overwhelm the processor’s capabilities

28 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Paper Stock
Guidelines for Paper Stock: 4. Shipping Period, Terms and Instructions

a. Period shall be understood to be within 30 days of the
date of the order unless otherwise specified and sub-
PS-2020 sequently agreed to by both buyer and seller.
b. Shipping terms shall be indicated by the use of the
Preamble International Chamber of Commerce’s Incoterms for
These standards and practices apply to paper stock for shipping that can be found in the addendum at the
re-pulping. Transactions may be modified by mutual agree- end of the preamble.
ment between Buyer and Seller. Once Buyer and Seller c. The Shipping instructions for each load should clearly
come to an agreement regarding the transaction there specify shipping schedule routes, carrier and desti-
will either be a purchase or sales agreement outlining the nation. Shipping instructions shall be provided by the
transaction, terms and conditions which will be used for the buyer at the time of the order. These instructions
signed transactions. This agreement will serve as the “gov- should also be included on the bill of lading when
erning document” for the transaction. shipping for export. Information should include doc-
“Good Faith” Relationship between Buyer-Seller umentation, inspection requirements and pictures if
required.
The following principles of “good faith” have been estab-
lished: I I. Fulfillment by the Seller
1. Seller must use due diligence to ascertain that The practice of the Seller shall be in accordance with the fol-
shipments consist of properly packed paper stock and lowing:
that shipments are made during the period specified.
1. Acceptance
2. Arbitrary deductions, cancellations and/or rejections All orders shall be confirmed.
by the Buyer are counter to acceptable good trade
practices. 2. Grading
Paper stock which is sold under the grade names
3. Seller shall provide the quality of paper stock agreed appearing in the paper stock section of the ISRI Scrap
upon but shall not be responsible for the use of the Specifications Circular shall conform to those grading
paper stock or of the manufactured product. definitions.
3. Packing
I. The Purchase Agreement Each unit must be sufficiently secured to ensure a satis-
Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of paper factory delivery.
stock shall be confirmed by either a purchase or sales agree-
ment which may include the following: 4. Tare
If agreed to by the Buyer, sides and headers may be
1. Quality used to make a satisfactory delivery of the bales but
Where possible, purchases shall be specified in accor- must not be excessive. The weight of skids, Gaylord
dance with the grade as defined in the latest paper stock boxes and other similar materials shall be deducted from
section of the ISRI Scrap Specification Circular. Any the gross invoice weight.
deviation from the grade listed in the circular should be
otherwise specified and agreed upon by both parties in 5. Loading
the purchase or sales agreement. Paper stock shall be loaded as follows:
2. Quantity a. Before they are loaded, railcars, trucks, trailers and

a. The Buyer and Seller shall establish minimum weights containers shall be free from objectionable materi-
for each load als and odors, and shall have clean sound floors and
doors.
b. The quantity for the purchase or sale of the paper
stock shall always be specified in terms of a definite b. All loads should consist entirely of one grade of paper
number of short tons of 2000 pounds each or metric stock unless otherwise agreed to. When two or more
tons of 2204.6 pounds each. In addition, the number grades are included in the same load, units of each
of loads shall be specified. grade should be kept together in a separate part of
the railcar, truck, trailer or container.
c. Packing unit type, such as bales, skids, roles, pallets,
boxes, securely tied bundles or loose, should be c. Paper stock must be loaded in a manner that will
specified in the Agreement. minimize shifting and breakage. Excessive breakage
due to improper loading can be cause for a claim or
3. Pricing and Terms rejection.
Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of paper
stock shall be confirmed in writing stating the negotiat- d. Paper stock shall be loaded in accordance with the
ed price and payment terms agreed to by both the buyer customer’s preferred safe loading practices or
and seller. industry safety best practices such as outlines in the
ISRI/AF&PA Shipping Guide for Baled Paper Prod-
ucts as a reference.

Guidelines for Paper Stock INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 29
Please refer to the following guide for valuable safe- 2. Unloading

ty information: http://www.isri.org/safeshipping
While unloading the shipment the buyer is to inspect the
6. Shipping Notice/Bill of Lading contents so far as possible.
A bill of lading or shipping notice shall accompany each
If the shipment appears to be in accordance with the pur-
shipment to the Buyer and should include the following:
chase or sales agreement, the buyer shall proceed with the
a. Date of shipment unloading.
b. Release number (if applicable) The Buyer is obligated to supply the Seller with the weight of
c. Number of units all the received material.
d. Grade of paper units
If the shipment does not appear to be in accordance with the
e. Weight of load – For combination loads, individual purchase or sales agreement, the Buyer shall immediately
unit weights may be indicated. notify the Seller.
f. Name of trucking company, trailer, rail car or
container number and driver’s signature 3. Claims and Rejections
g. Routing Instruction (If applicable) In the event of a claim or rejection, the Buyer shall be
responsible for any paper stock used and the freight
h. Destination (If applicable) thereon. The buyer should use due diligence to maintain all
i. Shipper’s signature controversial or rejected paper stock from external deterio-
ration or contamination.
7. Invoicing
Invoices, if required, should conform to instructions on IV. Miscellaneous Practices
the order and include the following data: 1. Ownership
a. Date of shipment a. When loaded the shipment is purchased “ex works”
shipping point (INCOterm – EXW) and is in accor-
b. Railcar, truck number or container number
dance with the purchase agreement covering the
c. Customer’s order number transaction, it becomes the property of the Buyer
d. Release Number (if applicable)/Bill of Lading number
b. When the shipment is purchased on a “delivered”
e. Shipper’s invoice number
basis and is in accordance with the purchase or sales
f. Point of sale agreement covering the transaction, it remains
g. Number of units the property of the Seller until it is delivered to the
h. Weight and grade Buyer and verified with proof of delivery.
i. Price and extension 2. Carrier Selection
j. Payment terms, including credit terms and discounts
a. When shipment is on an EXW basis, selection of the
8. Downgrade Claims/Rejections carrier is at the discretion of the Buyer unless other-
When notified of a claim/rejection, the Seller should wise agreed.
advise the Buyer, within two business days, as to which
of the following procedures the Seller has decided upon: b. When the shipment is on a delivered basis, selection
of the carrier is at the discretion of the Seller unless
a. Agree with the Buyer to a compromise acceptance otherwise agreed.
and settlement.
3. Excess Freight and Charges
b. Inspect the quality of the rejected material. The a. Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment
inspection and final disposition by the Seller should due to the failure by the Seller to adhere to the
take place within five business days of the notifica- purchase agreement is the liability of the Seller and
tion. By mutual agreement, this time limit may be includes switching and freight charges.
exceeded.
b. Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment
c. Order repossession of the material (if applicable). due to the failure of the Buyer to adhere to the
purchase agreement is the liability of the Buyer and
d. Request that the Buyer agree to submit the rejected
includes switching and freight charges
shipment to arbitration.
c. Any demurrage accruing on a shipment due to the
Ill. Fulfillment by the Buyer failure of the seller to ship in accordance with the
purchase agreement except with respect to quality
The practice of the Buyer shall be in accordance with the
is the liability of the seller
following:
d. In the event that a rejection for quality stands, any
1. The Buyer will confirm all orders
demurrage accruing on the shipment prior to notifi-
cation to the Seller shall be the Buyer’s liability.

4. Weight Discrepancies 1. Outthrows

In the event of a weight discrepancy between the buyer The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is
and seller, the buyer’s weight will govern as long as the defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated
weight is taken from a certified scale. or are in such a form as to be undesirable for consumption
as the grade specified.””
In the event that the buyer does not have a certified weight
ticket then the seller’s weight will govern as long as it is pro- 2. Prohibitive Materials
duced from a certified scale.
The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this
No adjustments shall be made on any shipment of paper section is defined as:
stock when the weight variation is 1% or less for domestic
loads and 2% or less for export loads. a. Any materials which by their presence in a packing
of paper stock, in excess of the amount allowed, will
If the variation exceeds 1% for domestic loads or 2% for make the pack unusable as the grade specified.
export loads, the Seller may initiate a Weight Review by
submitting a certified scale weight (showing the gross, tare b. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment.
and net of the load) and/or a loading tally showing individual 3. Zero Tolerance
bale weights. The Buyer shall then review the data and
either: The term “Zero Tolerance” as used throughout this section
is defined as:
a. Adjust the received weight, or
Any material that contains any amount of Medical, Organic,
b. Decline the appeal, in which case the Buyer’s weight Food Waste, Hazardous, Poisonous, Radioactive or Toxic
shall prevail. waste and other harmful substances or liquids.
5. Moisture Content 4. Other Acceptable Papers
All paper must be packed dry with a moisture content of The term “Other Acceptable Papers” as used throughout
12% which is deemed to be the maximum dry limit. Prior to this section is defined as “all other papers that are deemed
shipment the buyer and seller shall agree to a moisture per- acceptable by the buyer and allowed in that buyer’s pack up
centage and a method by which moisture is to be tested. The to the percentage allowed.”
agreement is to be confirmed through the purchase agree-
ment and/or the shipping agreement. 5. Glossary of Terms
Where and when excess moisture is suspected and deter- A supplemental glossary of paper stock terms is located at
mined to be present in the shipment, the Buyer has the the end of the Guidelines for Paper Stock. The purpose of
right to request an adjustment and if a settlement cannot this limited list of terms is to help the user better understand
be reached, the Buyer has the right to reject the shipment. specific grade definitions contained within this Circular.
The buyer will conduct testing either by using the mutually (4) Boxboard Cuttings
agreed upon method or in accordance with the American Consists of new cuttings of paperboard used in the manu-
Forest & Paper Association’s Moisture Guide for Measuring facture of folding cartons, set-up boxes and similar box-
Moisture in Recovered Paper Bales. In the event that excess board products.
moisture is detected the buyer has the right to request a Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1
/2 of 1%
weight adjustment and if a settlement cannot be reached, Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
the buyer has the right to reject the shipment.
(5) Mill Wrappers
Information: www.afandpa.org/docs/default-source/one- Consists of paper used as outside wrap for rolls, bundles, or
pagers/bale-moisture-guide.pdf skids of finished paper.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1
/2 of 1%
V. Arbitration Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
In the event of a dispute where agreement cannot be (9) Over-Issue News (OI or OIN)
reached between Buyer and Seller, the dispute may be Consists of unused, overrun newspapers printed on news-
submitted to ISRI arbitration as long as one of the parties is print, containing not more than the normal percentage of
a member of the association. Refer to ISRI Arbitration Ser- rotogravure and colored sections.
vices section of this document for further information. Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives None permitted
VI. Grade Definitions (10) Magazines (OMG)
The definitions which follow describe grades as they should Consists of coated magazines, catalogues, and similar print-
be sorted and packed. Consideration should be given to ed materials. May contain a small percentage of uncoated
the fact that paper stock, as such, is a secondary material news-type paper.
produced manually and may not be technically perfect. Defi- Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
nitions may not specifically address all types of processes Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
used in the manufacture or recycling of paper products.
Specific requirements should be discussed between Buyer
and Seller during negotiations.

(11) Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) (21) New Brown Kraft Envelope Cuttings
Consists of corrugated containers having liners of either Consists of new unprinted brown kraft envelopes, cuttings
test liner or kraft. or sheets.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
(12) Double-Sorted Old Corrugated (DS OCC) (22) Mixed Flyleaf Shavings
Consists of double-sorted corrugated containers, gener- Consists of trim of magazines, catalogs, inserts and similar
ated from supermarkets and/or industrial or commercial printed matter, not limited with respect to groundwood,
facilities, having liners of test liner or kraft. Material has uncoated or coated stock, and may contain the bleed of
been specially sorted to be free of boxboard, off-shore cor- cover and insert stock as well as beater-dyed paper and
rugated, plastic, and wax. solid color printing.
/2 of 1% Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(13) New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK) (23) Telephone Directories
Consists of new corrugated cuttings having liners of either Consists of clean telephone directories printed for or by
test liner or kraft. Treated medium or liners, insoluble adhe- telephone directory publishers.
sives, butt rolls, slabbed or hogged medium, are not accept- Prohibitive Materials None permitted
able in this grade. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(24) White Blank News (WBN)
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Consists of unprinted cuttings and sheets of white newsprint
(14) Fiber Cores or other uncoated white groundwood paper of similar qual-
Consists of paper cores made from either recycled paper- ity.
board and/or linerboard, single or multiple plies. Metal or Prohibitive Materials None permitted
plastic end caps, wood plugs, and textile residues are not Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
acceptable in this grade.
(25) Groundwood Computer Printout (GW CPO)
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
Consists of groundwood papers which are used in forms
manufactured for use in data processing machines. This
(15) Used Brown Kraft grade may contain colored stripes and impact or nonimpact
Consists of brown kraft bags free of objectionable liners and (e.g., laser) computer printing.
original contents. Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%
(26) Publication Blanks (CPB)
(16) Mixed Kraft Cuttings Consists of unprinted cuttings or sheets of white coated or
Consists of new brown kraft cuttings, sheets and bag scrap filled groundwood content paper.
free of stitched paper. Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed .1%
(27) Coated Flyleaf Shavings
(17) Carrier Stock Consists of lightly printed trim from magazines, catalogs
Consists of printed or unprinted, unbleached new beverage and similar printed matter, not limited with respect to
carrier sheets and cuttings. May contain wet strength addi- groundwood, uncoated or coated stock. The bleed of
tives. cover, insert card stock, and beater-dyed paper may not
Prohibitive Materials None permitted exceed 2%.
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(18) New Colored Kraft
Consists of new colored kraft cuttings, sheets and bag scrap, (28) Coated Soft White Shavings (SWS)
free of stitched papers. Consists of unprinted, coated, and uncoated shavings and
Prohibitive Materials None permitted sheets of white groundwood-free printing paper. May con-
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% tain a small percentage of groundwood.
(19) Kraft Grocery Bag (KGB) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Consists of new brown kraft bag cuttings, sheets and mis-
print bags. (29) (Grade not currently in use)
(30) Hard White Shavings (HWS)
Consists of shavings or sheets of unprinted, untreated white
(20) New Kraft Multi-Wall Bag groundwood-free paper.
Consists of new brown kraft multi-wall bag cuttings, sheets, Prohibitive Materials None permitted
and misprint bags, free of stitched papers. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%

(31) Hard White Envelope Cuttings (HWEC) (42) (Grade no longer in use)
Consists of groundwood-free cuttings, shavings, or sheets of
(43) Coated Book Stock (CBS)
unprinted, untreated, and uncoated white envelope paper.
Consists of coated groundwood-free paper, printed or
unprinted in sheets, shavings, guillotined books and cut-
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%
tings. A reasonable percentage of paper containing fine
(32) (Grade not currently in use) groundwood may be included.
(33) New Colored Envelope Cuttings Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Consists of groundwood-free cuttings, shavings, or sheets of
untreated, uncoated bleachable colored envelope paper. (44) Coated Groundwood Sections (CGS)
Prohibitive Materials None permitted Consists of printed, coated groundwood paper in sheets,
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% sections, shavings or guillotined books. This grade may not
include news quality groundwood paper.
(34) (Grade not currently in use) Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(35) Semi Bleached Cuttings Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Consists of sheets and cuttings of unprinted, untreated, (45) Lightly Printed Bleached Board Cuttings
groundwood-free paper such as file folder stock, untreated Consists of groundwood-free printed bleached board cut-
milk carton stock, or manila tag. tings, free from misprint sheets, cartons, wax, greaseproof
Prohibitive Materials None permitted lamination, metallic, and inks, adhesives or coatings that are
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% insoluble.
(36) Unsorted Office Paper (UOP) Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1
/2 of 1%
Consists of printed or unprinted paper typically generated in
an office environment that may include a document destruc- (46) Printed Bleached Board
tion process. This grade may contain white, colored, coated Consists of groundwood-free misprint sheets, cartons and
and uncoated papers, manila and pastel colored file folders. cuttings of bleached board, free from wax, greaseproof
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% lamination, metallic, and inks, adhesives or coatings that are
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 10% insoluble.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
(37) Sorted Office Paper (SOP) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Consists of paper, as typically generated by offices, contain- (47) Unprinted Bleached Board
ing primarily white and colored groundwood-free paper, Consists of groundwood-free unprinted, untreated bleached
free of unbleached fiber. May include a small percentage of board cuttings, sheets or rolls, free from wax, greaseproof
groundwood computer printout and facsimile paper. lamination and adhesives or coatings that are insoluble.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(38) (Grade not currently in use) (48) #1 Bleached Cup Stock (#1 Cup)
(39) Manifold Colored Ledger (MCL) Consists of untreated cuttings or sheets of coated or
Consists of sheets, shavings, and cuttings of industrially- uncoated cup base stock. Cuttings with slight bleed may be
generated printed or unprinted colored or white ground- included. Must be free of wax, poly, and other coatings that
wood-free paper. All stock must be uncoated and free of are insoluble.
nonimpact printing. A percentage of carbonless paper is Prohibitive Materials None permitted
allowable. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%
/2 of 1% (49) #2 Printed Bleached Cup Stock (#2 Cup)
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% Consists of printed, untreated formed cups, cup die cuts,
(40) Sorted White Ledger (SWL) and misprint sheets of coated or uncoated cup base stock.
Consists of uncoated, printed or unprinted sheets, shavings, Glues must be water soluble. Must be free of wax, poly, and
guillotined books, and cuttings of white groundwood-free other coatings that are insoluble.
ledger, bond, writing, and other paper which has similar fiber Prohibitive Materials None permitted
and filler content. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
/2 of 1% (50) Unprinted Bleached Plate Stock
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated,
(41) Manifold White Ledger (MWL) untreated and unprinted plate cuttings and sheets.
Consists of sheets, shavings, and cuttings of industrially- Prohibitive Materials None permitted
generated printed or unprinted white groundwood-free Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1%
paper. All stock must be uncoated.
/2 of 1%

(51) Printed Bleached Plate Stock Specialty Grades

Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated, The grades listed below are produced and traded in carload
untreated printed plates and sheets. Must be free of coat- and truckload quantities throughout the United States, and
ings or inks that are insoluble. because of certain characteristics (i.e., the presence of wet
Prohibitive Materials None permitted strength, polycoatings, plastic, foil, carbon paper, hot melt
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% glue), are not included in the regular grades of paper stock.
(52) Aseptic Packaging and Gable-Top Cartons However, it is recognized that many mills have special equip-
Consists of liquid packaging board containers including emp- ment and are able to utilize large quantities of these grades.
ty, used, polyethylene (PE)-coated, printed one-side aseptic Since many paper mills around the world do use these spe-
and gable-top cartons containing no less than 70% bleached cialty grades, they are being listed with appropriate grade
chemical fiber and may contain up to 6% aluminum foil and numbers for easy reference.
24% PE film. The Paper Stock Industries Chapter of ISRI is not establish-
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% ing specific specifications, which would refer to such factors
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% as the type of wet strength agent used, the percentage of
(54) Mixed Paper (MP) wax, the amount of polycoating, whether it is on top of or
Consists of all paper and paperboard of various qualities not under the printing, etc. The specification for each grade
limited to the type of fiber content, sorted and processed at should be determined between Buyer and Seller, and it is
a recycling facility. recommended that purchase be made based on sample.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% These specialty grades are as follows:
Outthrows may not exceed 3%
1—S White Waxed Cup Cuttings
(56) Sorted Residential Papers & News (SRPN) 2—S Printed Waxed Cup Cuttings
Consists of sorted newspapers, mail, magazines, printing 3—S Poly Coated Cup Stock
and writing papers and other acceptable papers generated 4—S Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Unprinted
from residential programs (such as residential household 5—S Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Printed
and apartment collections and drop-off centers) sorted and 6—S Polycoated Milk Carton Stock
processed at a recycling facility. Containerboard and brown 7—S Polycoated Diaper Stock
grades (OCC, Kraft bags, boxboard and Kraft carrier board) 8—S Polycoated Boxboard Cuttings
will be considered as “Outthrows.” Due to some technical 9—S (This Grade No Longer in Use)
questions, a clarification to the language above was made in 10—S Printed and/or Unprinted Bleached
August 2019. Sulphate Containing Foil
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% 11—S Waxed Corrugated Cuttings
Outthrows may not exceed 3% 12—S Wet Strength Corrugated Cuttings
(58) Sorted Clean News (SCN) 13—S (This Number Not Currently in Use)
Consists of sorted newspapers from source separated col- 14—S Beer Carton Scrap
lection programs, converters, drop-off centers and paper 15—S Contaminated Bag Scrap
drives containing the normal percentages of roto gravure, 16—S Insoluble Glued Free Sheet Paper and/or Board (IGS)
colored and coated sections. May contain inserts that would 17—S White Wet Strength Scrap
normally be included in the newspaper in the proper propor- 18—S Brown Wet Strength Scrap
tions. Grade must be free of excessive ink, brown grades and 19—S Printed and/or Colored Wet Strength Scrap
non-paper material. (Some mills may require pack to be free 20—S File Stock
of flexographic inks.) 21—S (This Number Not Currently in Use)
/2 of 1% 22—S Ruled White
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% 23—S Flyleaf Shavings Containing Hot Melt Glue
Other papers may not exceed 10% 24—S (This Number Not Currently in Use)
25—S Books with Covers
26—S (This Number Not Currently in Use)
30—S Plastic Windowed Envelopes
31—S Textile Boxes
32—S Printed TMP
33—S Unprinted TMP
34—S Manila Tabulating Cards
35—S Sorted Colored Ledger
36—S Computer Printout (CPO)

Glossary of Paper Stock Terms

The following is a glossary of paper stock terms used within section VI, Grade Definitions, of the Guidelines for Paper Stock.
These terms are not intended as a dictionary, but as a guide to help the Circular user better understand specific grade defini-
tions as used in the recovered paper industry.
ADHESIVES: Bonding substances that are non-water solu- KRAFT: Paper made from sulfate pulp (synonyms: brown
ble are considered contaminants in pulp subs, groundwood and strong).
and deinking grades.
LAMINATED: Paper manufactured by fusing one or more
BEATER-DYED: Paper dyed or colored during the paper layers of paper together.
manufacturing process.
LINERBOARD: Outside layers of a combination board used
BLEACHED: Paper that has been whitened by chemicals. to manufacture corrugated shipping containers.
BOARDS: Paperboard 0.006 inch or thicker. MANIFOLD: May denote continuous forms or business
forms with several parts (may be interleaved with carbon
BOGUS: Paper of inferior quality to a standard grade.
paper or be carbonless papers).
BOXBOARD: Paperboard made from a variety of recovered
MEDIUM: The inner corrugated fluted material used to
fibers having sufficient folding properties and thickness to
manufacture corrugated shipping containers.
be used to manufacture folding or set-up boxes.
NON-IMPACT: Papers having printing images formed with-
CHEMICAL WOOD-FIBER PULP: Generic for cellulose fiber
out impact.
isolated and purified by a chemical digestive process.
OFF-SHORE/ASIAN: Denotes corrugated shipping contain-
CHIPBOARD: Uncoated, non-folding paperboard made from
ers manufactured overseas and containing bogus liners or
a variety of recovered papers, having sufficient strength
medium. (Color is somewhat lighter/more yellow than North
and structural properties to be used to manufacture game
American produced materials).
boards, book covers, notebook backing and similar products.
PAPERBOARD: Denotes paper products used for packag-
COATINGS: A layer of adhesives, clays, varnish or any bar-
ing (corrugated boxes, folding cartons, set-up boxes, etc.).
rier applied to paper.
ROTOGRAVURE: A paper printing (intaglio) process typi-
CONTAINERBOARD: Linerboard and corrugated medium
cally used to create the highest quality of smoothness on
used to manufacture shipping containers.
coated and uncoated papers. Excess quantities are consid-
CORES: Paper tubes on which rolls of paper may be wound ered an outthrow in grades #7, #8, and #9.
for shipment.
SECTIONS: Unbound, unused printed material with full ink
CORRUGATED CONTAINERS: Shipping containers made coverage.
with kraft paper linerboard and corrugated medium.
SHAVINGS: Trim from converting and bindery operations.
CUTTINGS: Paper stock by-product of paper converting
SIGNATURES: A section of book obtained by folding a
operations.
single sheet of printing paper.
FILLER/FILLED: Denotes papers that have minerals (clays
SLABBED: Type of paper stock normally generated by cut-
or other pigments) added for improving quality or color.
ting rolls.
FLYLEAF/SHAVINGS: Trim scrap from printing opera-
SULFITE: Papers and boards made from pulps made from
tions.
an acid process.
FREESHEET: Paper that contains less than 10% ground-
SULPHATE: Papers and boards made from alkaline pro-
wood fiber (synonym: groundwood-free).
cessed pulps.
GROUNDWOOD: Paper made with fibers produced without
TEST LINER: Liners, which are the outer ply of any kind of
chemical pulping.
paperboard, containing 100% recycled material.
GILT: Metallic (gold or silver) inks used in printing.
TMP: Thermomechanical pulp.
HOGGED: Paper that has been mechanically torn or ripped
TREATED: Paper manufactured with additives.
to reduce its original size.
TRIM: Cuttings of paper stock generated at converting or
HOT-MELT: A type of glue or adhesive applied while hot/
bindery operations which normally have little or no printing.
warm. Considered a contaminant in some grades.
ULTRA-VIOLET (UV) INKS/COATINGS: Papers having
IMPACT (PRINTING): A paper printing process that physi-
inks or coatings dried by utilizing an ultraviolet radiation
cally applies ink to the paper surface.
method. Considered a contaminant in deinking grades.
INSOLUABLE GLUES: Glues that won’t dissolve (break
WET STRENGTH: Papers that have been treated with a
down) in water.
moisture-resistant chemical that inhibits pulping.
JUTE: Strong, long-fibered pulp made from hemp.

Guidelines for Plastic Scrap INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 35
Guidelines for Plastic Liquids

Plastic containers/materials should be empty and dry when
baled. The bale should be free of any free flowing liquid of
Scrap: P-2020 any type.
General
Baled Recycled Plastic Scrap Shipments should be essentially free of dirt, mud, stones,
grease, glass, and paper. The plastic must not have been
Commercial Guidelines damaged by ultraviolet exposure. Every effort should be
made to store the material above ground and under cover. A
General Information good faith effort on the part of the supplier will be made to
Commercial Guidelines for Baled Recycled Plastic Scrap include only rinsed bottles which have closures removed.
were developed to provide industry-wide quality standards.
These standards will facilitate commodity trading of these
materials. They will also focus suppliers of such material on
Definitions for Plastic Materials
the quality requirements of their customers.
Baled
Product Loose material that is compressed and bound together.
These guidelines are designed with the potential for dealing
Densified
with all recycled plastic in bale form. Initial specifications
Material that is compressed through mechanical means.
refer only to bottles. The code framework allows for genera-
Typically applies to foam (purged) and film (turned into
tion of guidelines for all types of plastic packaging materials
“popcorn”). Densified material is typically sent on for addi-
(including rigids and flexibles) with room for expansion to
tional processing.
other plastic products and resins including those which are
used to produce durable goods. Guidelines for those prod- Durable Goods
ucts may be added at a later date. Electrical and electronic equipment, appliances, automo-
biles (called “transportation equipment” in ISO 15270),
Bale Density
construction products (included in ISO 15270) and indus-
Bales shall be compressed to a minimum density of 10
trial equipment (included in ISO 15270)
pounds per cubic foot and a maximum density to be deter-
mined by individual contract between Buyer and Seller. Flake
Increased density may improve transportation efficiency, A generic term that refers to size and shape. Typically con-
but over-compression may adversely affect the ability of a sists of plastic bottles or plastic film typically ground into
Buyer to separate, sort, and reprocess the material. a chip.
Bale Tying Material Installed
Bale wires, ties, or straps shall be made of non-rusting or Material that has been purchased by a consumer and used
corroding material. for its original purpose. Such material may be scrap from
the installation process. The material may have reached
Bale Integrity
the end of its serviceable life and has been removed from
Bale integrity must be maintained through loading, shipping,
service. In distribution center or worksite environments,
handling, and storage. Distorted or broken bales are difficult
the packaging has been opened and exposed to environ-
to handle. They are unacceptable and may result in down-
mental conditions causing a higher likelihood of contami-
grading, rejection, or charge back.
nation. This material can also be categorized as “post-
Allowable Contamination consumer.”
Unspecified materials must not exceed 2% of total bale
Mixed Load Plastic
weight. Bales which contain over 2% will be subjected to
Shredded plastic that contains various types of resins
reduction in the contracted price of the material as well
and requires mechanical sorting to reach final specifica-
as charges for disposal of the contaminants. The reduced
tion. Typically baled and not granulated. Types and grades
percentage will vary depending upon the amount and type
included in the bale to be agreed to by buyer and seller.
of contamination. Quality of the baled plastic is the primary
factor which determines the value. Plastic Bottle
A rigid container which is designed with a neck that is small-
Prohibited Material
er than the body. Normally used to hold liquids and emptied
Certain materials are understood to be specified as “prohib-
by pouring.
ited.” Such materials will render the bale “non-specification”
and may cause some customers to reject the entire ship- Plastic Film
ment. These may include plastic materials which have a A thin flexible sheet which does not hold a particular shape
deleterious effect on each other when reprocessed, and when unsupported.
materials such as agricultural chemicals, hazardous materi-
als, flammable liquids and/or their containers, and medical Postconsumer
waste. Products generated by a business or consumer that have
served their intended end use and have been separated or
diverted from the solid waste stream for the purpose of recy-
cling.

36 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Plastic Scrap
Purge PET Bottles

Plastic that has been melted and has hardened. This mate- Description: Any whole Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET,
rial has no set shape or form. #1) bottle with a screw-neck top that contains the ASTM
D7611 “#1, PET or PETE” resin identification code and that
Recovered Plastic is clear, transparent green, or transparent light blue. All
Plastic materials which have been recovered or diverted bottles should be free of contents or free flowing liquids
from the solid waste stream. Does not include materials and rinsed.
generated from and commonly reused within an original Product: PET Bottles
manufacturing process. Source: Post-Consumer Material
Recycled Plastic Contamination: Please check with your pet buyer(s) as to
Plastics composed of either post-consumer or recovered their allowances for:
material or both. • Other Colored PET Containers
• PET Thermoforms, e.g., microwave trays ,dishes, bakery
Regrind trays, deli containers, clam shell containers,
A generic term that refers to hard rigid plastic typically drink cups
ground into a chip. Typically consists of material that is the
same grade, color and type. It can be used in extrusion or PET Bottle Bale Grade Chart
molding processes.
PET Bale Grade Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade F
Rigid Plastic Container
Total PET Fraction >94% 93% to 82% to <72%
A package (formed or molded container) which maintains its
by Weight 83% 73%
shape when empty and unsupported.
Shred Total Amount of 6% 7% to 18% to >28%
Size reduced material. The typical upper size can be between Contamination 17% 27%
3” to 12”, although in some cases the upper size can be as Allowed
small as about 1”. Size range, characteristics should be agreed
“PET fraction” refers to the total weight of PET bottles in a PET bale,
to between buyer and seller. inclusive of caps and labels when still attached to PET containers, as a
percentage of the total weight of that bale.
Shredded Plastic
Generic term. Material that contains a high plastic content. Including closures (caps, lids, and rings) on bottles is
Typically contains 90% plastic content. acceptable. Removal of closures is also acceptable.
Shredder Residue Total contaminants should not exceed the percentages, by
The remaining mixture after the majority of metals have weight, as defined by PET bale grades in chart above.
been recovered from durable goods “shred.” The mixture • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) Rigid Plastic
can contain plastics, rubber, wood, glass, rocks, dirt, paper, Containers
film, textiles, wires and other metals missed during the • Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) Rigid Plastic
metal recovery process. The predominant single material Containers
is often plastic, which can vary from about 15% to about • Polypropylene (PP, #5) Rigid Plastic Containers
90% depending on the type of durable goods and the • Aluminum
steps taken in the metal separation process. Size range, • Metal containers or cans
characteristics should be agreed to between buyer and • Paper or cardboard
seller. • Liquid residues, primarily water (2% maximum allowed)
Uninstalled The following contaminants are not allowed at any level
Can be found in multiple environments such as worksite, (zero percent allowed)
distribution centers or OEM facilities. The material has not • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, #3) in any form
been used due to a defect or other circumstance. It can • Chemically incompatible low temperature melting
be obsolete or surplus material. Material is that recovered materials, including Polystyrene (PS, #6) plastic and PLA
from the distribution chain can also be categorized as plastic, as rigid or foam in any product.
“post-consumer.” Material recovered before the distribu- • Chemically compatible low temperature melting
tion chain can be categorized as “pre-consumer.” materials, such as PETG
• Any plastic bags or plastic film
Common issues for this category: • Wood, glass, oils and grease
• Rocks, stones, mud, dirt
The following list applies to all materials listed in this cat- • Medical and hazardous waste
egory. • Items containing degradable additives
n Caps, enclosures, and labels are acceptable.
General: Refer to the General Information section for
n Product need not be washed, but preferred.
additional information.

HDPE Color Bottles are caps for tubs that have a fastening feature other than
Description: Any whole, blow-molded, High-Density threads. Examples include: yogurt cups, margarine tubs,
Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) bottle containing the ASTM ice cream tubs, cold drink cups (transparent, cold serve).
D7611 “#2, HDPE” resin identification code that is Product: Tubs and Lids
pigmented and opaque, and was generated from a Source: Post-Consumer material generated from a
curbside, drop-off, or other public or private recycling curbside, drop‐off, or other public or private recycling
collection program. All bottles should be free of contents collection program.
or free flowing liquids and rinsed. Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed
Product: Bottles Only. 10% by weight
Source: Post-Consumer material
The following levels of contamination are allowed:
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed
2% Maximum acceptable
the percentages, by weight, as defined by the HDPE bale
grade chart listed below. • Metal;
• Paper/cardboard;
HDPE Bale Grade Chart • Injection-molded High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2);
HDPE Bale Grade Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade F • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1) Bottles or
thermoforms);
Total HDPE >95% 94% to 84% to <79% • Any plastic containers or packaging including
Fraction by Weight 85% 80% Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1), Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC, #3), Polystyrene (PS, #6), Other (#7);
Total amount of 5% 6% to 16% to 21% • Liquid/other residues.
contamination 15% 20%
allowed The following contaminants are not allowed at any level
(zero percent allowed)
“HDPE Fraction” refers to the total weight of HDPE bottles in a HDPE bale, • Any plastic bags, sheets, or film;
inclusive of caps and labels when still attached to HDPE containers, as a • Wood, glass, electronics scrap;
percentage of the total weight of that bale
• Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt;
Including closures (caps, lids, and rings) on bottles is • Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive
acceptable. Removal of closures is also acceptable. products, pesticides or herbicides;
• Medical and hazardous waste;
No more than 2% of the following individual items are
• Products with degradable additives.
allowed :
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1) General: Refer to the General Information section for
• Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) additional information.
• Polypropylene (PP, #5)
• Polystyrene (PS, #6) Tubs and Lids w/Bulky Rigid Plastic
• Other (#7) Description: Any whole Polypropylene (PP, #5), High-
• Liquid residues Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), and/or Low Density
• Aluminum Polyethylene (LDPE, #4), container generated through
• Paper or cardboard a positive sort from curbside, drop-off or other public or
private recycling collection program. Tubs are containers
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level that have a neck or mouth similar in size to its base. Lids
(zero percent allowed) are caps for tubs that have a fastening feature other than
• Bulky rigids threads. Bulky Rigid plastic is allowed. Examples include:
• Any plastic with PLA or foaming agents yogurt cups, margarine tubs, ice cream tubs, cold drink
• Plastic bags or film cups (transparent, cold serve).
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, #3) plastic in any form Product: Tubs and Lids
• High-density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) motor oil or other Source: Post-Consumer material generated from a
automotive fluid containers curbside, drop‐off, or other public or private recycling
• Metal collection program.
• Rocks, stones, mud, dirt Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed
• Wood, glass, oils, grease 10% by weight
• Medical and hazardous waste The following levels of contamination are allowed:
General: Refer to the General Information section for 2% Maximum acceptable
additional information. • Metal;
• Paper/cardboard;
Tubs and Lids • Injection-molded High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2);
Description: Any whole Polypropylene (PP, #5), High- • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1) Bottles or
Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), and/or Low Density thermoforms);
Polyethylene (LDPE, #4), container generated through • Any plastic containers or packaging including
a positive sort from curbside, drop-off or other public or Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1), Polyvinyl Chloride
private recycling collection program. Tubs are containers (PVC, #3), Polystyrene (PS, #6), Other (#7);
that have a neck or mouth similar in size to its base. Lids • Liquid/other residues. (cont.)

The following contaminants are not allowed at any level 3-7 Bottles and SMALL Rigid Plastic
(zero percent allowed) Description: Rigid plastic items generated in a positive
• Any plastic bags, sheets, or film; sort from a curbside, drop-off, or other public or private
• Wood, glass, electronics scrap; recycling programs from which the Polyethylene
• Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt; Terephthalate (PET, #1) and High-Density Polyethylene
• Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive (HDPE, #2) bottles have been removed. Pre-picked plastic
products, pesticides or herbicides; consists of non-PET and non-HDPE household bottles and
• Items with circuit boards or battery packs; all non bottle containers including thermoform packaging,
cups, trays, clamshells, food tubs and pots, and all large
• Medical and hazardous waste;
rigid plastics, primarily Polyethylene and Polypropylene
• Products with degradable additives.
(PP, #5) (includes plastic crates, carts, buckets, baskets
General: Refer to the General Information section for and plastic lawn furniture). Metal, as typically found in
additional information. toys or bucket handles, should be removed when possible.
Plastic items from construction or demolition should not
1-7 Bottles and SMALL Rigid Plastic be included in Pre-Picked bales.
Description: Rigid plastic generated in a positive sort • Bulky rigid plastic, greater than 5 gallons, should be
from a curbside, drop-off, or other public or private avoided (e.g., drums, crates, buckets, baskets, toys, totes
recycling program that does not separately sort any and lawn furniture)
plastic bottles. Bales consist of all plastic bottles— Product: Bottle and non-bottle Containers
no bottles should be removed from the mix prior to Source: Post-Consumer material
baling—and household containers (including thermoform Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed
packaging, cups, trays, clamshells, food tubs and pots. 5% by weight
• Bulky rigid plastic, greater than 5 gallons, should be • 2% maximum acceptable
avoided (e.g., drums, crates, buckets, baskets, toys, totes o Metal
and lawn furniture); o Paper/cardboard (2% maximum acceptable}
• Bales should consist of 65% bottles. • 1% maximum acceptable
Product: Bottle and non-bottle containers o Liquid or other residues (1 % maximum acceptable)
Source: Post-Consumer Material
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed
5% by weight
• Any plastic bags, sheets, or film
• 2% maximum acceptable
• Wood, glass, electronics scrap
o Paper/cardboard
• Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt
• Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive
o Metal
products, pesticides or herbicides.
o Plastic bags, sheets, film
• Items with circuit boards or battery packs
o Liquid or other residues
• Medical and hazardous waste
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level • Products with degradable additives
• Wood, glass, electronics scrap
• Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt
• Items with circuit boards or battery packs
MRF Film
Description: Film collected and sorted at a MRF, typically
products, pesticides or herbicides.
generated from curbside collections consisting of HDPE
grocery/retail bags, LDPE, or LLDPE films.
• Products with degradable additives
Product: Film
General: Refer to the General Information section for Contamination: Contaminants not to exceed 10% of loose
additional information. paper, rigid plastics, non-ethylene film
Prohibited Items: NO food, trash, cans, glass, wood, oil,
rocks, liquids, PET plastics, or PVC plastics.
more information.

HDPE Natural Bottles Mixed Bulky Rigids

Description: Any whole, blow-molded, High-Density Description: Any large rigid High-Density Polyethylene
Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) containing the ASTM D7611 “#2, (HDPE, #2) and/or Polypropylene (PP, #5) plastic bulky
HDPE” resin identification code that is unpigmented, item, created through a positive sort from curbside, drop-
and was generated from a curbside, drop-off or public or off or other public or private recycling collection program.
private collection program. All bottles should be free of Examples include: crates, buckets, baskets, totes, and
contents or free flowing liquids and rinsed. lawn furniture. Metal such as axels and bolts should
Product: Bottles only be removed. Buckets/pails with metal handles can be
Source: Post-Consumer material included.
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed the Product: Bulky Rigid Plastic
percentages, by weight, as defined by the HDPE bale grade Source: Post-Consumer material created from a positive
chart listed below. sort from a curbside, drop-off or other public or private
recycling collection program.
HDPE Bale Grade Chart
Contamination: This bale should not contain mixed #1-7
HDPE Bale Grade Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade F bottles or containers, toys with metal, drums, jugs (either
HMW or 55 gallons) or Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, #3).
Total HDPE >95% 94% to 84% to <79%
Fraction by Weight 85% 80% Total allowed - 15% by weight.
• Any plastic items or packaging including Polyethylene
Total amount of 5% 6% to 16% to 21% Terephthalate (PET, #1), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, #3),
contamination 15% 20% Polystyrene (PS, #6) #7 Other (4% maximum acceptable) ;
allowed • Metal ( 2% maximum acceptable);
“HDPE Fraction” refers to the total weight of HDPE bottles in a HDPE bale,
• Liquid/other residues (2% max. acceptable);
inclusive of caps and labels when still attached to HDPE containers, as a • Wood (2% max);
percentage of the total weight of that bale • Paper/cardboard (2% maximum acceptable) ;
• Any plastic bags, sheets or film (2% max);
Including closures (caps, lids, and rings) on bottles is
acceptable. Removal of closures is also acceptable. • Glass (2% max).
No more than 2% of the following individual items are The following items are not allowed at any level (0%
allowed : allowed):
• Non-dairy pigmented High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, • Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt;
#2) Bottles; • PS Foam and any other types of foam;
• Paper or Cardboard; • Medical and hazardous waste;
• Any other non-HDPE rigid plastic container; • Products with degradable additives;
• Liquid Residues; • Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive
• Packaging, including Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, products, pesticides or herbicides;
#1), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4); • Electronics scrap and items with circuit boards or battery
• Aluminum packs;
• Polypropylene (PP, #5), Polystyrene (PS, #6), Other (#7)
General: Refer to the General Information section for more
• Injection-molded High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2)
information
based cups, tubs, other wide-mouthed containers or non-
bottle High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) materials.
PET Thermoforms
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level Description: Any whole Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET,
(zero percent allowed) #1) package labeled with the ASTM D7611 “#1, PET or
• Pigmented white and yellow High-Density Polyethylene PETE” resin identification code including and not limited
(HDPE, #2) milk jugs to egg cartons, baskets, clamshell containers, cups, lids,
• Bulky Rigids cake domes, covers, blister pack without paperboard
• Any Plastics with PLA or Foaming Agents backing, tubs, deli containers, trays and folded PET sheet
• Wood, glass, oils, grease containers. All packages should be free of contents or free
• Rocks, Stones, Mud, Dirt flowing liquids and rinsed. This grade does not include
• Medical and Hazardous Waste bottles and jars.
• Any plastic bags or film from any resin PVC (#3) in any Product: PET Thermoform Plastic
form Source: Post-Consumer material
• Metal Contamination: Including closures (caps, lids, and rings)
on bottles is acceptable. Removal of closures is also
General: Refer to the General Information section for acceptable.
additional information
Total contaminants should not exceed 5% by weight.
No more than 2% by weight of any of following individual
contaminants will be allowed:
• Aluminum
• Metal containers or cans
• Loose paper or cardboard (cont.)

• Polystyrene Polypropylene SMALL Rigids Plastic

• PLA Description: Any Polypropylene (PP, #5) whole bottle,
• PVC container product, generated through a positive sort from
• PETG curbside, drop off or other public or private recycling
• Liquid residues, primarily water (2% maximum allowed). collection program. Examples include: prescription bottles,
yogurt cups, margarine tubs, ice cream tubs, cold drink
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level cups, microwaveable trays, tofu tubs, dishwasher safe
(zero percent allowed): storage containers, hangers, bottle cap enclosures, etc.
• Any plastic bags or plastic film • Bulky Polypropylene (PP, #5) plastic items greater
• Wood, glass, oils and grease than 5 gallons, should be avoided (e.g., drums, crates,
• Rocks, stones, mud, dirt buckets, baskets, toys, totes, and lawn furniture).
• Medical and hazardous waste Product: Polypropylene Containers
• Items containing degradable additives Source: Post-Consumer Material
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 8%
by weight
The following levels of contamination are allowed
• 2% Maximum acceptable
HDPE Injection Bulky Rigids
o Metal
Description: Any injection grade #2 HDPE, typically
found to be wide mouthed containers and/or oversized o Paper/Cardboard
items generated through a positive sort from curbside, o Liquid or other residue
drop-off or other public or private recycling collection o High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2)
program. Examples include: carts, crates, buckets, o Any plastic container or packaging containing
baskets, lawn furniture, etc. Metal such as axels and bolts Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1), Polyvinyl Chloride
should be removed. Buckets/pails with metal handles are (PVC, #3), Polystyrene (PS, #6), Other (#7)
acceptable.
Product: Buckets, Pails, Oversized Rigid Plastics (zero percent allowed)
Source: Post-Consumer Material • Plastic bags, sheets, film
Contamination: The following levels of contamination are • Oil, grease, rocks, dirt
allowed
• Wood
• Glass
o Polypropylene (PP, #5)
• Electronic scrap
o Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1) plastics
o Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, #3) plastics
o Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) plastics products, pesticides or herbicides
o Polystyrene (PS, #6) plastics
o Other (#7) General: Refer to the General Information section for
• 2% maximum acceptable additional information.
o Metal
o Liquid or other residues Polypropylene All Rigid Plastic
o Paper/cardboard Description: Any Polypropylene (PP, #5) whole bottle,
container product, generated through a positive sort from
curbside, drop off or other public or private recycling
collection program. Bulky Polypropylene (PP, #5) are
• Plastic bags, sheets, film
items greater than 5 gallons, (e.g. buckets, crates, waste
• Oil, grease, rocks, dirt baskets, toys, and storage bins).
• Wood
• Glass Examples include: prescription bottles, yogurt cups,
• Electronic scrap margarine tubs, ice cream tubs, cold drink cups,
microwaveable trays, tofu tubs, dishwasher safe storage
containers, hangers, bottle cap enclosures, etc.
• Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive Product: Polypropylene Containers
products, pesticides or herbicides Source: Post-Consumer Material
by weight
The following levels of contamination are allowed
• 2% Maximum acceptable
o Metal
o Paper/Cardboard
o Liquid or other residue

o High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) removed when possible. Plastic items from construction or
o Any plastic container or packaging containing demolition should not be included in Pre-Picked bales.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, #1), Polyvinyl Chloride Product: Bottle and non-bottle Containers
(PVC, #3), Polystyrene (PS, #6), Other (#7) Source: Post-Consumer material
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level Contamination: The following levels of contamination are
(zero percent allowed) allowed
• Plastic bags, sheets, film • 5% Maximum acceptable
• Oil, grease, rocks, dirt o Metal ( 2% maximum acceptable)
• Wood, glass, electronic scrap o Paper/cardboard (2% maximum acceptable
• Medical and hazardous waste o Liquid or other residues (1 % maximum acceptable)
• Products with degradable additives The following contaminants are not allowed at any level
• Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive (zero percent allowed)
products, pesticides or herbicides • Any plastic bags, sheets, or film
General: Refer to the General Information section for • Wood, glass, electronics scrap
additional information. • Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt
1-7 Bottles and ALL Rigid Plastic products, pesticides or herbicides.
Description: Rigid plastic generated in a positive sort from • Items with circuit boards or battery packs
a curbside, drop-off, or other public or private recycling • Medical and hazardous waste
program that does not separately sort any plastic bottles. • Products with degradable additives
Bales consist of all plastic bottles—no bottles should be General: Refer to the General Information section for
removed from the mix prior to baling—and household additional information.
containers (including thermoform packaging, cups, trays,
clamshells, food tubs and pots, and bulky rigid plastic
(e.g., drums, crates, buckets, baskets, toys, totes and lawn PE Retail Mix Film
furniture). Description: Any polyethylene bag and overwrap accepted
Product: Bottle and non-bottle containers by retailers from their customers or polyethylene
stretch wrap or other film generated back of house may
Source: Post-Consumer Material
be included. Bags may be mixed color or printed and
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 5% primarily High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2) but are
by weight expected to include other polyethylene bags and LDPE/
• 2% maximum acceptable LLDPE overwrap. Films may be coded with ASTM D7611
o Paper/cardboard resin identification code “#2, HDPE” and #4, LDPE”. All
• 1% maximum acceptable bag bundles should be free of free-flowing liquids.
o Metal Product: Mixed Film
o Plastic bags, sheets, film Source: Post-Consumer material
o Liquid or other residues Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 5%
by weight.
(zero percent allowed) • Non-polyethylene other plastics;
• Wood, glass, electronics scrap • Loose Paper;
• Oils, grease, rocks, mud, dirt • Strapping, twine or tape;
• Items with circuit boards or battery packs • Liquid residue (2% maximum).
• Containers which held flammable, corrosive or reactive The following contaminants are not allowed at any level
products, pesticides or herbicides. (zero percent allowed)
• Medical and hazardous waste • Medical and hazardous waste;
• Products with degradable additives • Food waste;
General: Refer to the General Information section for • Wood;
additional information. • Glass;
• Oils and Grease;
3-7 Bottles and ALL Other Rigid Plastic • Rocks, stones, mud, dirt;
Description: Rigid plastic items generated in a positive • Metallized labels or films;
sort from a curbside, drop-off, or other public or private • Multi-material pouches;
recycling programs from which the Polyethylene • Silicone coated film;
Terephthalate (PET, #1) and High-Density Polyethylene • Film with oxo or bio-degradable additives;
(HDPE, #2) bottles have been removed. Pre-picked plastic • PVDC layers;
consists of non-PET and non-HDPE household bottles and • Acrylic coatings;
all non bottle containers including thermoform packaging,
cups, trays, clamshells, food tubs and pots, and all large General: Refer to the General Information section for
rigid plastics, primarily PE and PP (includes plastic crates, additional information.
carts, buckets, baskets and plastic lawn furniture). Metal,
as typically found in toys or bucket handles, should be

LDPE Colored Film • Multi-material pouches

Description: Any mixture of natural translucent Low • Silicone coated film
Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) film and mixed color • Film with oxo or bio-degradable additives
translucent Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) film with • PVDC layers
limited label contamination is acceptable. Films may be • Acrylic coatings
coded with ASTM D7611 resin identification code #4, LDPE.
All film bundles should be free of free-flowing liquids. General: Refer to the General Information section for
Product: LDPE Colored Film additional information.
Source: Post-Consumer material
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 2% PE Clear Film
by weight. No more than 2% by weight of any of following Description: Any mix of natural polyethylene, High-Density
individual contaminants will be allowed: Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE,
• Non-polyethylene other plastics; #4) or Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE, #4) film,
• Labels;
PE Clear Film Description Variances
• Water.
Grade B Grade C
(zero percent allowed) 80% clear, up to 20% color, 50% clear, 50% color, dry,
• Medical and hazardous waste clean and Natural LDPE and/ LDPE or LLDPE Films
• Wood or LDPE films.
• Glass
• Oils and Grease
totaling at least 95% clear or natural polyethylene film
• Rocks, stones, mud, dirt
is accepted. Films may be coded with ASTM D7611 resin
• Metallized labels or films
identification code.
• Multi-material pouches
Product: Polyethylene film
• Silicone coated film
Source: Post-Consumer or Post-Commercial material
• Film with oxo or bio-degradable additives
• PVDC layers by weight.
General: Refer to the General Information section for • Pigmented polyethylene films
additional information. • Non-polyethylene other plastics such as strapping
• Labels,
LDPE Furniture Mix • Liquid residue (2% maximum).
Description: Any mixture of natural Low Density
Polyethylene (LDPE, #4) film used for sofa overwrap,
bubble wrap, mattress bag and Linear Low Density
Polyethylene (LLDPE, #4) stretch film and polyethylene
thin foam which is white and gray foam backed with LDPE • Wood
film. Color contribution can be only from the white foam, • Glass
gray foam backed with LDPE film, and blue mattress bags. • Oils and Grease
The mass shall consist of 70% to 80% LDPE and/or LLDPE • Rocks, stones, mud, dirt
films and the remainder polyethylene foam. Films may be • Metallized labels or films
coded with ASTM D7611 resin identification code #4, LDPE. • Multi-material pouches
All film bundles should be free of free-flowing liquids. • Silicone coated film
Product: LDPE or LLDPE Film • Film with oxo or bio-degradable additives
Source: Post-Consumer material • PVDC layers
Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed 2% • Acrylic coatings
by weight. No more than 2% by weight of any of following
individual contaminants will be allowed: General: Refer to the General Information section for
• Non-polyethylene other plastics; additional information.
• Labels;
• Water. Agricultural Greenhouse Film
Films not used on the ground for agriculture or farming.
The following contaminants are not allowed at any level Examples of which may be bale wrap, greenhouse films,
(zero percent allowed) dairy bags and bunker silo films which are polyethylene
• Medical and hazardous waste based.
• Wood Product: Film
• Glass Contamination: Contaminants not to exceed 20% of non-
• Oils and Grease PE film, dirt, rocks, or moisture.
• Rocks, stones, mud, dirt Prohibited Items: NO food, trash, cans, glass, wood, or oil
• Metallized labels or films
more information.

Agricultural Ground Cover Film f. Rocks, Stones, Mud, Dirt

Any film collected after in field use. Examples of which g. Wood, Glass, Oils, Grease
may be mulch film and irrigation (drip) tubing which is
polyethylene based. General: Refer to the General Information section for
Product: Film additional information.
Contamination: Contaminants not to exceed 50% of non-
PE Film, dirt, rocks, or moisture. Rigid PVC—Pipe
Prohibited Items: NO food, trash, cans, glass, wood or oil. Description: PVC pipe that is round in shape and can be
General: Refer to the General Information section for green, white, blue, purple and grey in color. Comes from
more information. installed and un-installed sources or scrap. Is mainly used
in water plumbing applications. Care should be taken
Post-Consumer TPO Plastic Automotive Bumper when compressing the bale as too much pressure will
Covers crush material and make identification and inspection
Description: This grade consists of painted auto bumper difficult. Recyclability and market value increases with
covers removed from motor vehicles. additional color segregation.
Product: Post-Consumer Auto Part Product: PVC Bale
Source: Post-Consumer material generated by collision or Source: Installed or Uninstalled Material
refurbishment centers or automobile dismantlers. Technical Information: Hardness Level > 65D. Rigid PVC
Contamination: The following parts must be removed does not contain plasticizer and will typically measure
from the bumper cover: head lamps, tail lamps, grills, above 65 on the Shore D scale.
emblems, rub strips, reflectors, and any other compo- Explanation of the Shore Scale: Shore durometer mea-
nents attached to the bumper. Everything attached to surement devices can be used to measure the indentation
the bumper cover should be removed before baling. of a prescribed needle into the material. The test method
Contamination should be limited to small metal parts such conforms to ASTM D2240.
as clips, bolts, and screws. Contamination:
No TPU or RIM Plastic allowed. Prohibitives—material not accepted at any level, 0%
General: Refer to the “General Information” section for allowed.
more information. a. CPVC (typically gray electrical conduit)
b. PET plastic of any form
Rigid PVC—Siding c. Medical and hazardous waste
Description: Typically consists of PVC siding used in resi- d. Lead or cadmium stabilized rigid PVC materials,
dential applications. May contain PVC downspouts. Not e. Materials containing asbestos fillers or reinforcement.
all siding is PVC and may contain PE variants, which are f. Used household soil or waste plumbing lines with vis-
typically molded. Recyclability and market value increases ible bioresidue. (May have debris and paper)
with additional color segregation. g. ABS
Product: PVC Bale
Source: Installed or Uninstalled Material Contamination material allowed at small percentages:
Technical Information: Hardness Level > 65D. Rigid PVC a. Plastics other than PVC such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS
does not contain plasticizer and will typically measure b. Foamed PVC
above 65 on the Shore D scale. c. Liquids
Explanation of the Shore Scale: Shore durometer mea- d. Paper & Cardboard
surement devices can be used to measure the indentation e. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
of a prescribed needle into the material. The test method f. Rocks, Stones, Mud, Dirt
conforms to ASTM D2240. g. Wood, Glass, Oils, Grease
Contamination:
Prohibitives—Material not accepted at any level, 0% General: Refer to the General Information section for
allowed. additional information.
a. PET plastic of any form
b. Insulation Rigid PVC—Window Profiles
c. Medical and hazardous waste Descriptions: Typically consists of window and door
d. Lead or cadmium stabilized rigid PVC materials, frames. Sourced primarily from door and window manu-
e. Materials containing asbestos fillers or reinforcement. facturers.
f. Used household soil or waste plumbing lines with vis- Product: PVC Bale
ible bioresidue. (May have debris and paper) Source: Installed or Uninstalled Material
g. CPVC—should be separated and marketed separately— Technical Information: Hardness Level > 65D. Rigid PVC
typically includes pipe and molded fittings and runners; does not contain plasticizer and will typically measure
above 65 on the Shore D scale.
Contamination material allowed at small percentages: Explanation of the Shore Scale: Shore durometer mea-
a. Plastics other than PVC such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS surement devices can be used to measure the indentation
b. Foamed PVC of a prescribed needle into the material. The test method
c. Liquids conforms to ASTM D2240.
d. Paper & Cardboard Contamination:
e. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Prohibitives—material not accepted at any level, 0%
allowed.
a. Loose rubber weather stripping
b. Glass

c. Metal
d. PET plastic of any form
e. Medical and hazardous waste
f. Lead or cadmium stabilized rigid PVC materials,
g. Materials containing asbestos fillers or reinforcement.
h. Used household soil or waste plumbing lines with vis-
ible bioresidue. (May have debris and paper)
i. CPVC—should be separated and marketed separately –
typically includes pipe and molded fittings and runners;
Contamination material allowed at small percentages:

h. Plastics other than PVC such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS
i. Foamed PVC
j. Liquids
k. Paper & Cardboard
l. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
m. Rocks, Stones, Mud, Dirt
n. Wood, Glass, Oils, Grease

Flexible PVC
Description: Typically consists of molding, weather strip-
ping, flexible tubing, purging, battery covers, medical tub-
ing, auto decals, flexible films and sheeting. It is typically
resistant to chemicals, non-porous and extruded. It can
be found in long profiles and can be wound onto a reel.
Product: PVC Bale
Source: Post-Consumer or Post Industrial (including Pre-
consumer)
Technical Information: Durometer Level less than 90A
Explanation of the Durometer Scale: Explanation of the
Shore Scale: Shore durometer measurement devices
can be used to measure the indentation of a prescribed
needle into the material. The test method conforms to
ASTM D2240. Flexible PVC is typically measured using
the A scale.
Contamination:
Prohibitives—material not accepted at any level, 0%
allowed.
a. PET plastic of any form
b. Medical and hazardous waste
Contamination material allowed at small percentages
a. Plastics other than PVC such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS
b. Rigid PVC
c. Liquids
d. Paper & Cardboard
e. Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
f. Glue, adhesives, sticky tape
g. Co-extruded materials
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Guidelines for Consumer electronic equipment including:

Radio sets
Television sets
Electronics Scrap: Video cameras
Video recorders
ES-2020 Eli-h recorders

Audio amplifiers
Musical instruments and other products or equipment
Electronics Scrap for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound
or images, including signals or other technologies
Commercial Guidelines for Electronics Scrap were for the distribution of sound and image by telecom-
developed to provide industry-wide quality standards. munications
These standards will facilitate commodity transactions Toys, leisure and sports electronic equipment including:
domestically and internationally. Transactions covering Electric trains or car racing sets
shipments to or from other countries may be in Hand-held video game consoles
accordance with these standards and may be modified by Video games
mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller. Computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc.
Sports equipment with electric or electronic compo-
Electronic Scrap Definitions nents
The following E-Recycling definitions will facilitate a more Coin slot machines
consistent language for both domestic as well as interna-
Medical devices (except all implanted and infected prod-
tional transactions.
ucts and radioactive components) including:
“END-OF-LIFE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS” Radiotherapy equipment
EOL Electronic Products are either obsolete for their intend- Cardiology
ed purpose or no longer useful by the current user and lack Dialysis
any significant market value as an operational unit. These Pulmonary ventilators
products are represented by any of the following categories Nuclear medicine
of electronic products: Laboratory equipment or in-vitro diagnostics
Analyzers
IT and telecommunications electronic equipment includ- Freezers
ing: Fertilization tests
Centralized data processing: Other appliances for detecting, preventing, monitoring,
Mainframes treating, or alleviating illness, injury or disability
Minicomputers
Printer units Monitoring and control instruments including:
Personal computing: Smoke detectors
Personal computers (CPU. mouse, screen and keyboard Heating regulators
included) Thermostats
Laptop computers (CPU, mouse, screen and keyboard Measuring, weighing or adjusting appliances for house-
included) hold or as laboratory equipment
Notebook computers Other monitoring and control instruments used in indus-
Notepad computers trial installations (e.g. Ira control panels)
Printers “E-Recycling”
Copying equipment E-Recycling is any process by which End-of-Life (EOL) elec-
Electrical and electronic typewriters tronic products which would otherwise become solid waste
Pocket and desk calculators are collected, separated, reused or processed and returned
Other products and equipment for the collection, stor- to use in the form of raw materials or products.
age, processing, presentation or communication of
information by electronic means “E-Demanufacturing”
User terminals and systems Demanufacturing is the process of separating EOL elec-
Facsimile tronic products (electronic materials) into metallic and non-
Telex metallic parts that can be reused or recycled.
Telephones “E-Dismantler”
Pay telephones Dismantler is a person who engages in the manual demanu-
Cordless telephones facturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials)
Cellular telephones to reuse or recycle components and commodities contained
Answering systems within.
Other products or equipment for transmitting sound,
images or other information by telecommunications

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“E-Dismantling” Note: Specifications for clean aluminum scrap produced by

Dismantling is the manual demanufacturing of EOL elec- demanufacturing or pretreating EOL scrap prior to shred-
tronic products (electronic materials) to reuse or recycle ding can be found under ISRI Guidelines for Nonferrous
components and commodities contained within. Scrap. For aluminum streams that contain less than 85%
aluminum, consult the general aluminum scrap specifica-
“E-Processor”
tions.
Processor is a person who engages in the mechanical
demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic EM3—Circuitboards and Shredded Circuitboards From
materials) to reuse or recycle various commodities con- the Processing of End-of-Life Electronics
tained within. Shall consist of whole or shredded copper/precious metal-
bearing populated or unpopulated circuitboards from the
“E-Processing”
manual dismantling of electronic products. May also con-
Processing is the mechanical demanufacturing of EOL elec-
sist of shredded circuitboards from end-of-life electronic
tronic products (electronic materials) to recover various
product processing systems with a maximum piece size
commodities contained within.
of 2 inches. Maximum acceptable metal contamination:
“E-Broker” aluminum, 5%; ferrous, 2%; zinc, 2%; magnesium, 1%; and
Broker is a person who engages in the buying, selling, and beryllium, 200 ppm. Other elements subject to agreement
trading of electronic products (electronic materials) without between buyer and seller. Maximum plastic content: 40%.
demanufacturing. Typically sold on an assay basis and classified into different
categories denominated by the gold levels contained in the
“E-Brokering”
material. Major classifications are:
Brokering is the buying, selling, and trading of electronic
1) <50 grams per mt
products (electronic materials) without demanufacturing.
2) <200 g/mt
3) >200 g/mt
Electronics Scrap Metals—EM
EM4—Light Iron
Preface: The following metals specifications are directed to Shall consist of whole No. 1 and whole No. 2 wrought iron
processing plants generating value-added commodities for and/or steel scrap and No.1 busheling from the manual dis-
consumers producing metal products. All the specifications mantling of electronic products. Refer also to 200, 204, and
below are subject to final terms and conditions as agreed 207 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap.
between buyer and seller.
EM5—Iron Frag
EM1—Eddy-Current (EC) Aluminum Shall consist of shredded No. 1 and No. 2 whole wrought iron
Shall consist of the shredded aluminum fraction generated and/or steel scrap and No. 1 busheling from end-of-life elec-
by EC separation of electronic products being predominate- tronic product processing systems. Refer also to 210 and 211
ly aluminum. Bulk density to be a minimum of 30 pounds Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap.
per cubic foot (subject to terms between buyer and seller).
Material may contain agreed-upon amounts of zinc and cop-
per but shall not contain more than a total 5% maximum of
Electronics Scrap Glass and
nonmetallics, of which no more than 1% shall be rubber and CRT Cullet Specifications
plastics. To be free of excessively oxidized material and any Shipping/Packaging/Labeling—All shipments shall be
sealed or pressurized items. Any variation to be sold by spe- packaged, labeled, and transported in accordance with all
cial arrangement between buyer and seller. Note: Refer to applicable transportation laws and packed in a manner that
ISRI nonferrous specifications for Tweak or Twitch. prevents releases to the environment and protects the
EM2—Eddy-Current (EC) Scrap health and safety of workers handling the material at gener-
Shall consist of a combination of nonferrous metals that ating or receiving facilities.
should be predominately aluminum but may contain statisti- Whole Monitors/TVs with or with cords. The equipment is
cally significant percentages of zinc or other nonferrous intact with housing. Minimal to no disassembly has occurred.
metals. Bulk density to be a minimum of 30 pounds per
cubic foot and subject to terms between buyer and seller. Whole Intact Tubes with gun and vacuum intact or released
Material to be bought/sold under this guideline shall be and with or without the band.
identified as EM2 with a number to follow indicating the esti- Whole Tubes without gun and with or without the band.
mated percentage of nonferrous metal (e.g., EM2-90 means
the material contains approximately 90% nonferrous metal Processed Tubes to include both funnel and panel glass.
content). May also be screened to permit description by spe- Particle size will be determined by contract between shipper
cific size ranges. Note: Refer to ISRI nonferrous specification and smelter or treatment facility. Material should be free of
for Zorba. all loose metals, bands, and shadow masks. May or may not
be cleaned prior to shipping.
Leaded Funnel Glass and Frit for smelting or other recov-
ery/treatment. This material may include up to 10% panel
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size will be determined by contract between shipper and Baled Light Colored Copier Plastic
smelter or treatment facility. • From disassembled light (white, beige) colored copiers
• 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer
Panel Glass (minimal or lead free) for multiple uses includ-
• Maximum Contamination < or = 2.0% by weight
ing construction, sand blasting, art glass, etc. May or may
not be cleaned prior to shipment. Particle size will be deter-
Baled Dark Colored Copier Plastic
mined by contract between shipper and receiving facility.
• From disassembled dark (black, dark grey) colored copiers
Clean Panel Glass with metal oxide concentrations of less • 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer
than 5 ppm, free of coatings. • Maximum Contamination < or = 2.0% by weight
Electronics Scrap Plastics Baled Light Colored Mixed Electronics Plastic

• From disassembled light colored (white, beige) electronics
Applicable to all Specs: equipment
• All specifications are subject to final terms and conditions
as agreed to between the buyer and the seller
• Plastic should not contain hazardous materials, medical Baled Mixed Color Electronics Plastic
waste or free-flowing liquid • From disassembled mixed (all colors) colored electronics
equipment
• Contamination includes: painted/coated; laminated; met-
als; dirt; and wood
Baled Specs: Shredded Specs:
Baled CRT TV Plastic
Shredded CRT TV Plastic
• From disassembled CRT TVs
• From shredded or disassembled TVs
Baled Light Colored CRT Monitor Plastic
Shredded Light Colored CRT Monitor Plastic
• From disassembled light colored (white, beige) CRT com-
• From shredded or disassembled light (white, beige) col-
puter monitors
ored monitors
Baled Dark Colored CRT Monitor Plastic
Shredded Dark CRT Monitor Plastic
• From disassembled dark (black, dark grey) colored CRT
• From shredded or disassembled dark (black, dark grey)
monitors
colored monitors
Baled Dark Colored Flat Panel Monitor Plastic
Shredded Dark Electronics Plastic
• From disassembled dark (black, dark grey) colored LED
• From shredded or disassembled dark (black, dark grey)
and LCD monitors
colored electronics equipment
Baled Dark Colored Printer Plastic
Shredded Light Electronics Plastic
• From disassembled dark (black, dark grey) colored print-
• From shredded or disassembled light (white, beige) col-
ers ored electronics equipment
• 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer • 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer
• Maximum Contamination < or = 2.0% by weight • Maximum Contamination < or = 2.0% by weight
Baled Light Colored Printer Plastic Shredded Mixed Color Electronics Plastic
• From disassembled light (white, beige) colored printers • From shredded or disassembled mixed (all colors) colored
• 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer electronics equipment
• Maximum Contamination < or = 2.0% by weight • 36,000 +/- pounds per 40 ft. HC or tractor trailer
Baled Dark Colored Mixed Electronics Plastic
• From disassembled dark (black, dark grey) mixed electron-
ics equipment

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50 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Tire Scrap
Guidelines for Tire TDM 3–C

ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”;
Scrap: TS-2020 ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”;

ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”; and
Rubber From Scrap Tires ä maximum of 5% fines.
TDM 5–A
General Guidelines ä All material must be smaller than 8”;
Items not covered in the specifications, and any variations ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”;
in the specification are subject to special arrangement ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
between Buyer and Seller. Percentages listed below are by ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”;
weight. ä maximum of 1” protrusion of steel; and
ä maximum of 1% fines.
Definitions
TDM 5–B
Fines consist of materials that pass a 4.75 mm sieve. These
ä All material must be smaller than 8”;
materials may include rubber, fiber, inorganic and organic
ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”;
matter, dirt, and other non-tire materials.
ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
Sizes will be determined by sieving. Suitable sieve sizes will ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”;
be selected. Nest the sieves in order of decreasing size of ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel;
opening from top to bottom and place the sample on the top and maximum of 5% fines.
sieve. Agitate the sieves by hand or by mechanical appara- TDM 5–C
tus for a sufficient period so that additional sieving does not ä All material must be smaller than 8”;
result in substantial additional material passing through the ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”;
sieves. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
TDM refers to tire-derived material. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”; and
Rubber Primarily Used for Civil TDM 8–A

Engineering ä at least 75% must be smaller than 8”;
TDM 2–A ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
ä All material must be smaller than 4”; ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”;
ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”; ä maximum of 2” protrusion of steel; and
ä at least 50% must be larger than 11/2”; ä maximum of 1% fines.
ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”;
ä maximum of 1/2” protrusion of steel; and TDM 8–B
ä maximum of 1% fines. ä At least 90% must be smaller than 12”;
TDM 2–B ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
ä All material must be smaller than 4”; ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”;
ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”; ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel;
ä at least 50% must be larger than 11/2”; and maximum of 5% fines.
ä at least 90% must not exceed 1” protrusion of steel; and TDM 8–C
ä maximum of 5% fines. ä At least 90% must be smaller than 12”;
TDM 2–C ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”;
ä All material must be smaller than 4”; ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”; and
ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”; ä maximum of 5% fines.
TDM 12–A
ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”;
TDM 3–A ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”;
ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”; ä maximum of 2” protrusion of steel; and
ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”; ä maximum of 1% fines.
ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”; TDM 12–B
ä maximum of ½” protrusion of steel; and ä At least 90% must be smaller than 18”;
ä maximum of 1% fines. ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”;
TDM 3–B ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”;
ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”; ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel;
ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”; and maximum of 5% fines.
ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”; TDM 12–C
ä at least 90% must not exceed 1” protrusion of steel; ä At least 90% must be smaller than 18”;
and maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”;
Copyright © 2020 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. ä maximum of 5% fines.
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Guidelines for Metals Transactions

These Guidelines are intended as a reference to assist list for you to follow, either in the construction of a contract,
members in carrying out their business obligations in a or for the review of another party’s contract proposal. We
manner consistent with accepted industry practices. While cannot overemphasize the need for accuracy and specific-
the Guidelines are not obligatory, it is suggested that ity.
potential problems and misunderstandings may often be
avoided by following these recommended procedures, in Checklist Items
conjunction with ISRI’s scrap descriptions. (BE SPECIFIC AT ALL TIMES)
At times, the respective parties to a transaction may be I. Parties to Agreement:
unaware of the differences in trading practices of the other Indicate full name and address of Buyer and Seller. Include
party. This diversity of interpretation often leads to misun- name of individual person or persons involved. Buyer’s and
derstandings, disputes, and in some instances expensive Seller’s signatures are fundamental.
lawsuits. It is with the objective of providing members the II. Date of Contract:
means of avoiding such friction that ISRI has published (a) Give date the initial agreement was reached
these Guidelines, which are based on those practices most
common and current in the industry. (b) Give Contract Number.
On those points where it is impractical to provide recom- Ill. Description of Material:
mendations, it is advised that the points be mutually agreed Use NF code names or clearly describe what is being traded.
upon by the parties involved. Any allowable quality variation to be so stated. Ex: “X per-
cent moisture allowed” or “Minimum CU content to be X
percent” or “X percent painted material allowed.”
Part I: Guidelines for Contracts
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties to IV. Quantity:
perform a legally enforceable act. State exact quantity expected and indicate allowable toler-
ances or minimum/maximum limitations. Ex. “40,000 lbs.
Therefore, all contracts should be in writing and set forth in (5% More/Less allowed)” or “38,000 to 42,000 lbs.”
specific terms. Before signing a contract, one should care-
fully read and understand all terms of it. No discrepancies V. Packing:
or ambiguities should exist at the time the contract is exe- State type of packing allowable and restrictions if such are
cuted. If you receive a contract with terms that are objec- required. Ex: “Bales not to exceed 60 inches”; “Bales not to
tionable, you should immediately notify the other party in exceed 3,500 lbs.”
writing of your objections. An attorney should be consulted VI. Delivery:
when legal advice is needed. Show complete address of shipping or delivery point, includ-
It should be kept in mind that if a dispute arises under a ing where applicable, specific rail siding or junction, forward-
contract, and a court is called in to interpret its terms, ing warehouse, and party to be notified. Ex: “FOB (Actual
certain general rules will be applied. First, contracts will be Point of Shipment) Chicago, Ill.”; “FOB (Actual Point of Deliv-
construed as a “whole,” and specific clauses will be subor- ery) St. Louis. Mo.”; “FAS Baltimore Container Yard”; “C&F
dinated to the contract’s general intent. Second, the courts Tokyo. Japan.” If these details cannot be furnished at the
will construe words according to their “ordinary” meaning time of writing of contract, it should state “shipping/delivery
unless it is clearly shown that they were meant to be used instructions to follow.” State means of conveyance to be
in a technical sense. Also, where provisions appear to be employed. State size and type of truck, rail car, container or
inconsistent, the courts will determine whether some of the number of shipments expected or permitted.
provisions are printed (indicating a form contract), as com- VII. Shipment:
pared to others which are written or typed. The latter kinds Time allowed for shipment or delivery should be clearly stat-
of provisions will prevail. ed. Ex: “Shipment by Jan. 15, 2008 LATEST”; or “Delivery by
It should be remembered that where you and a Buyer (or Jan. 15, 2008.” Indicate at whose option, Buyer’s or Seller’s,
Seller) have reached verbal agreement on a transaction, shipment shall be made in time period stated.
your failure to sign and return a contract which is sent VIII. Price:
to you in confirmation of that verbal agreement may not State price per unit. Ex: “$20.00/CWT”; “20.00 Cents/
relieve you of the obligations of the terms and conditions Pound”; “$400.00/Net Ton”; “$440.92/Metric Ton.” and
enumerated in that contract. indicate where appropriate “Clean and Dry”; “Full Copper
These Guidelines were developed to cover routine trans- Content.” If applicable, state exact processing, smelting,
actions. It is essential that any unusual arrangements must refining charge, or unit deductions for impurities. (Avoid the
be completely spelled out in a contract. With these factors in use of the word “penalties.”)
mind, the following list of items is enumerated as a Check-
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IX. Payment: XVII. Arbitration and Applicable Law:

Terms of payment should be explicit. Ex: “Net 30 days after The contract should set forth which state’s or country’s law
shipment”; “Net 15 days after mill receipt.” Avoid phrases will apply in the event of a legal dispute under the contract.
such as “usual;” “Net 30;” “Net Cash.” Documents required It should also provide for arbitration procedure. (If ISRI Arbi-
to effect paymet to be clearly stated. Ex: “Bill of Lading”;” tration is desired, the contract should so stipulate.)
Invoice”; “Weight Certificate.” State how payment shall be
XVIII. Benefit:
made. If there is discussion of compensation for delayed
The contract should stipulate on whom it is binding. For
payments, it should be included in the contract. If Letter of
instance, the Seller or Buyer may want to specify that the
Credit is called for as a means of payment, it is advisable
contract inures to the benefit of the parties, their legal rep-
that the terms to be included in the Letter of Credit also
resentatives, successors and assignees.
be stated in the contract. When applicable, contract should
state whether Buyer or Seller is responsible for payment of XIX. Entire Agreement:
taxes, duties, or any other levies to which a shipment could This provision is especially important in the area of metals
be subjected. Contract should state whether the Seller’s or transactions, which frequently involve extensive preliminary
Buyer’s weights shall govern the basis of settlement. negotiations. A clause may be inserted into the contract
stating that the contract constitutes the parties’ entire
X. Assignment:
agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and under-
The contract may state whether the Buyer and/or the Seller
standings with respect to the subject matter of the contract.
has the right to assign the contract. If it does, it should
emphasize that the obligation arising under the contract XX. Modification:
shall be equally binding on his assignee. A clause may be included in the contract stating that the
contract’s requirements can only be modified by a written
XI. Notice:
instrument signed by the parties or their respective agents.
The Seller should specify how notice to be given under the
This insures that the parties’ informal discussions will not
contract should be received—i.e. by hand, by telegram, by
later be construed as affecting an alteration of the contract.
certified or registered mail. One should also specify when
notice is deemed to be received by the party to whom it is
given. Part II: Packing, Weighing, Shipping
XII. Disclaimer of Warranties: and Receiving
Depending on the type of transaction, or the metal involved, It is recommended that strict adherence to contract terms
the Seller may want to limit his liability by disclaiming any will minimize many of the potential problems in this area. If
warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular there is a question about any item, one should communicate
purpose. with his/her Buyer/Seller and clarify the situation prior to
shipping. Listed below are some specific guidelines to be
XIII. Default:
used in avoiding the most frequently reported problems.
The contract should contain a provision setting forth the
events which would result in a default of the contract. This Packing (All Shipments)
provision might also contain a clause stipulating damages Seller’s Responsibility:
and/or setting forth available remedies (i.e. specific perfor- a. Pack in the manner and form agreed. Example: In sound
mance) in the event a default does, in fact, occur. bales, briquettes, boxes, pallets, drums, loose, etc.
XIV. Force Majeure: b. Be sure that Buyer agrees with your definition of words
This item is related to the item of default, as indicated and phrases, i.e. Bale, Briquette, Coil, etc. as well as
in paragraph XIII. Seller or Buyer may enumerate, either allowed dimensions and weights of such.
generally or specifically, what events (i.e. strikes, fires,
accidents) constitute circumstances beyond its control and c. Material and packages should be securely tied or sup-
thereby absolve him/her of any liability for damages or ported so that packages will hold in transit and normal
delay. handling.
XV. Non-Waiver: Buyer’s Responsibility:

The Seller or Buyer should state in the contract that his/ a. Advise Seller of any specific prohibitions, i.e. type or
her failure to insist upon strict performance in any given method of packing, size or weight of pieces, units or
instance shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquish- packages, etc.
ment for the future of any of the terms, covenants and con- b. Be sure that Seller agrees with your definition of words
ditions contained therein. and phrases, i.e. Bale, Briquette, Coil, etc., as well as
XVI. Claims: allowed dimensions and weights of such.
The Seller may specify that any claims involved in a metals
Weighing, Shipping and Receiving
transaction for contaminated materials, weight shortage, or
(Truck Shipment)
for any other cause is waived by the Buyer unless brought to
Seller’s Responsibility:
the Seller’s attention within a certain number of days after
a. Each package should be individually weighed and the
delivery.
entire truckload should be checkweighted for compari-
son. Reconcile or explain any differences. If truck is
weighed during inclement weather or wind, make note Weighing, Shipping and Receiving (Rail Shipment)
of this on weight ticket. Seller’s Responsibility:
a. Each package should be individually weighed and the
b. Trailers should be drop-weighed (both empty and load-
entire rail car should be checkweighted for compari-
ed).
son. Reconcile or explain any differences. If rail car is
c. All equipment should be inspected before loading, and weighed during inclement weather or wind, make note
cleaned or repaired where necessary to avoid loss or of this on weight ticket.
spillage.
b. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if pos-
d. Open top trucks or trailers should be tarped or covered. sible) before weighing.
e. Vans and closed trailers should be sealed and seal num- c. All equipment should be inspected before loading, and
bers indicated on all documents. cleaned or repaired where necessary to avoid loss or
spillage.
f. If your customer requires appointments, make one in
advance. Otherwise, as a courtesy, advise the Buyer of d. Railroad cars should be sealed and seal numbers indi-
your anticipated delivery schedules. cated on all documents.
g. A complete manifest and packing list should accompany e. A complete manifest and packing list should accompany
each shipment. This should clearly indicate the order each shipment. This should clearly indicate the order
number, items shipped, number and type of packages number, items shipped, number and type of packages
of each commodity, as well as the gross, tare and net of each commodity, as well as the gross, tare and net
weights of each package. This detailed information weights of each package. This detailed information
should be put into an envelope and attached to the should be put into an envelope and attached to the
inside wall of the truck or van. If this cannot be done, inside wall of the railroad car. If this cannot be done, mail
give a complete set of papers to the driver to deliver a complete set of papers to the Buyer on the day ship-
with the original Bill of Lading covering the shipment. At ment leaves.
the very least, notify Buyer by telephone, telex or wire of
f. Different lots should always be properly segregated and
these details on the day shipment leaves.
bulkheaded to avoid comingling. Each package should
h. Different lots should always be properly segregated and be tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and
bulkheaded to avoid comingling. Each package should segregation at the receiving point.
be tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and
g. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have
segregation at the receiving point.
to unload the shipment. Pay particular attention to door
i. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have areas to assure that material can be unloaded in a safe
to unload the shipment. Pay particular attention to door and expedient manner.
areas to assure that material is loaded safely. Proper
Buyer’s Responsibility:
care should be taken to insure that the material can be
a. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if pos-
unloaded in a safe and expedient manner.
sible) before weighing.
Buyer’s Responsibility:
b. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package
a. If Seller requires appointment prior to pickup, make one
count, seal numbers, weights.
in advance. Otherwise, as a courtesy, advise the Seller of
your anticipated pickup schedule. c. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is
apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if
b. Trailers should be drop-weighed (both empty and load-
requested, another weight should be taken to determine
ed).
if spillage or theft might have occurred.
c. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package
d. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any signifi-
count, seal numbers, weights.
cant* differences between advised and actual weights,
d. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is segregation, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to
apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in
requested, another weight should be taken to determine handling quality problems.)
if spillage or theft might have occurred.
e. Rail car should be completely unloaded including any
e. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any signifi- spilled material which should be picked up, weighed
cant* differences between advised and actual weights, and identified as spilled from original containers. Buyer
segregation, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses.
Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in
handling quality problems.) Weighing, Shipping and Receiving (Export/
Import Shipment)
f. Truck or trailer should be completely unloaded including Seller’s Responsibility:
any spilled material which should be picked up, weighed a. Each package should be individually weighed and the
and identified as spilled from original containers. Buyers entire container load should be check-weighed for
should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. comparison. If container is weighed during inclement
weather or wind, make note of this on weight ticket.

54 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Guidelines for Metals Transactions
b. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed, if pos- e. Determine if truck/trailer capacity meets mini-
sible, both empty and loaded. mum weight specified on contract.
c. Prepare and send to Buyer a complete manifest and B. Mode—Rail Car
packing list indicating the order number, items shipped, 1. Type:
number and type of packages of each commodity, as
a. Box car or gondola
well as the gross, tare and net weights of each package
and the seal numbers. b. Size of door opening, i.e. single or double door
d. If shipment is against a Letter of Credit, pay strict atten- c. Special type D.F., Hi-Cube, etc.
tion to all terms.
d. Dimensions of car (40 ft., 50 ft., 60 ft., etc.)
e. Place seals on all container doors and indicate seal num-
bers on documentation. e. Determine if rail car capacity meets minimum
weight specified on contract.
f. Material and packages should be properly stowed and
braced to prevent movement during shipment. C. Export Shipments
1. Container:
g. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have
to unload the shipment. Pay particular attention to door a. Type of container, i.e. closed, open-top, flat rack,
areas to assure that material is loaded safely. Proper Hi-cube, etc.
care should be taken to insure that the material can be b. Size of container (20 ft., 35 ft., 40 ft., 45 ft., etc.)
unloaded in a safe and expedient manner.
c. Determine if container capacity meets minimum
Buyer’s Responsibility: weight specified on contract.
a. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed, if pos-
sible, both empty and loaded. 2. Breakbulk
b. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package

count, seal numbers, weights. Part IV: Rejections—Downgrades—Claims
A brief explanation of these items will help one understand
c. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is and implement the procedures recommended in this sec-
apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if tion.
requested, another weight should be taken to determine
if spillage or theft might have occurred. Seller should be Rejections: Rejections can occur when a Buyer refuses to
given opportunity to appoint surveyor or representative accept a shipment of material that does not conform to the
to verify weights. description specified in the contract. Usually in such cases,
the Buyer cannot utilize the material and the Seller is asked
d. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any signifi- to remove the material from the Buyer’s place of delivery. A
cant* differences between advised and actual weights, rejection can occur prior to unloading, but often the cause
segregation, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to of the problem cannot be determined until the material has
Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in been off loaded and graded. Any part, or all, of the shipment
handling quality problems.) may be subject to rejection.
e. Container should be completely unloaded including any Downgrades: Downgrades can occur when all, or part, of the
spilled material which should be picked up, weighed material in a shipment is not in conformity with the descrip-
and identified as spilled from original containers. Buyer tion specified in the contract. Often, in such cases, the Buyer
should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. can utilize the material and is willing to accept delivery of
*For purposes of this section, the meaning of the word “sig- the material, subject to a price commensurate with its value.
nificant” shall be determined by agreement between Buyer Claims: This term is used mostly in export-import move-
and Seller, depending on the commodities and their values. ments, and is used generically to encompass both rejections
and downgrades, as well as weight shortages.
Part III: Transportation Guide Strict adherence to contract terms can minimize the common
The mode and type of conveyance should be specified in the causes of these difficulties. However, if a problem arises, it
contract. If it has not been, then it is important that Buyer should be given prompt attention and settlement should be
and Seller agree upon the mode and type to be used. These attempted as quickly as is practical. It is essential that both
guidelines will assist in determining the appropriate means parties cooperate and keep communications open to mini-
of transportation to employ. mize expenses and to preserve the relationship. Negotiations
A. Mode—Truck/Trailer should not be conflicting but mutually beneficial and fair.
1. Type: Listed below are some recommended steps to be taken when
a problem arises.
a. Dump
Domestic Shipments
b. Removable sides Buyer’s Responsibilities:
c. Van—open or closed a. In the event of a rejection Buyer must notify Seller
immediately by telephone or telex. If Seller fails to
d. Dimensions of unit (20 ft., 40 ft., etc.)
respond within two business days, Buyer may return c. If Seller wishes to remove downgraded material from
material in most prudent manner. Subject to contract Buyer’s delivery point, he/she must advise Buyer
provisions, Buyer should promptly advise Seller con- promptly. (All costs of unloading and reloading are for
cerning replacement of rejected material. Seller’s account.)
b. In the event of a downgrade Buyer must notify Seller Export-Import Shipments
immediately by telephone or telex and afford Seller an Buyer’s Responsibility:
opportunity to inspect the material prior to its use. If a. In the event of a claim, time is of the essence and noti-
material is to be inspected by Seller or his/her represen- fication should be given to Seller within a reasonable
tative, Buyer should agree to a mutually convenient time period of time after arrival of vessel in receiving port.
to do so.
b. In the event of a claim, the material should be held intact
c. Buyer must give Seller option of removing material until agreement has been reached. The acceptable por-
if he/she does not agree to downgrade. (All costs of tion of the material may be consumed and/or arrange-
unloading and reloading are for Seller’s account.) ments may be made to sample a portion of material, i.e.,
Seller’s Responsibilities: 10-25% with balance held intact pending resolution of
a. In the event of a rejection Seller should respond prompt- claim.
ly and advise Buyer of his/her intentions. Seller must Seller’s Responsibility:
reply within two business days. Subject to contract pro- a. In the event of a claim, Seller should respond to Buyer’s
visions, he/she must advise Buyer promptly concerning notification promptly by telephone, telex, wire, or cable.
replacement of rejected material.
b. When a claim settlement has been agreed upon, terms
b. In the event of an unacceptable downgrade Seller must of settlement must be followed promptly.
advise Buyer within two business days if he/she wishes
to inspect material and agree upon a mutually conve-
nient time to do so.

56 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Inbound Residential Single Stream
Inbound Residential Single Stream

Inbound Residential Single Stream is the material derived from a recycling method whereby residents of a community
place allowed materials in a specifically designated receptacle to be left at a drop off point outside their residence.
Materials in the receptacle are then collected by a recycler for processing at a Materials Recovery Facility. Organic and
other materials that can be considered solid waste are not permitted in this material mix.
Any other recyclable materials may be added or deleted based on the individual agreement between buyer (MRF) and
seller (Hauler or Municipality).
Description
A commodity mix of certain materials placed in specifically designated receptacles to be left at a drop off point outside
their residence.
Paper Plastic Metal Glass

Aluminum,
Uncoated White Office tin, and steel Bottles
Empty PET (#1), HDPE (#2), PP (#5)
Paper, Printing and Writing beverage and and jars of
Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Jars And Containers
Paper product any color
containers
Bulky Rigid Plastics Such As Crates,
Colored Paper
Buckets, Totes, Baskets
Newspaper Tubs and Lids
Magazines
Phonebooks
Junk Mail
Paperboard
Tissue boxes/rolls
Paper towel and toilet paper
rolls
Cardboard
Brown or Kraft paper
Paper boxes/cartons
Pizza Boxes, remove food
and liner
 All materials should be clean, loose, and dry.
Contamination
Contamination is defined as anything not considered acceptable in the specification.
 None permitted unless specifically agreed to in writing between buyer and seller.
 No bagged recyclables unless otherwise accepted in local curbside collection program.

Inbound Residential Single Stream INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 57
The following items are considered contamination:

All metal with All glass with
the exception the exception
Shredded Paper Plastic Bags & Plastic Film
of that listed of that listed
above above
Aerosol cans
Drinking
Containers coated with wax, Expanded Polystyrene Foam that are under
glasses, crystal
plastic or other materials (#6) pressure or
or tableware
partly filled
Wallpaper Multi-layered juice pouches Mirrors
Material with excess food
Non-container
residue or other organic Plastic from electronics
glass
material
Plastic marked as biodegradable Light bulbs
or compostable Windows
Prohibited Materials
The term “Prohibited Materials” as used throughout this document is defined as items never allowed and includes
any material that contains medical, organic, food, hazardous, poisonous, radioactive or toxic waste and other
harmful substances or liquids.
Additional examples of prohibited items are:
a) Sharps and Needles

b) Batteries
c) Radioactive materials
d) Hazardous materials
e) Corrosives
f) Medical waste
g) Pesticides, poisons, bio hazards
h) Compressed gas cylinders
i) Refrigerants
j) PCB containing capacitors, transformers, ballast
k) Asbestos
l) Materials that may be damaging to equipment
m) Materials containing information protected or regulated under any local, state or federal privacy or data security
laws, including, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended,
or other regulations or ordinances.
n) Wax
o) Electronics
p) Large items such as tires, appliances, roofing materials
q) Wood
r) Ceramics
s) Food Waste or other items that can otherwise be composted
t) Rock, dirt, asphalt, concrete
Residential curbside recycling systems can offer a significant amount of variability. Please check with the recycling
program coordinator for more information on what is considered acceptable in the jurisdiction.

58 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 Inbound Residential Dual Stream
Inbound Residential Dual Stream

Inbound Residential Dual Stream is the material derived from a recycling method whereby residents of a community
place allowed materials in a specifically designated receptacle to be left at a drop off point outside their residence.
Materials in the receptacle are then collected by a recycler for processing at a Materials Recovery Facility. Organic and
other materials that can be considered solid waste are not permitted in this material mix.
Any other recyclable materials may be added or deleted based on the individual agreement between buyer (MRF) and
seller (Hauler or Municipality).
Description
A commodity mix of certain materials placed in specifically designated receptacles to be left at a drop off point outside
the residence resulting from Dual Stream collection systems that separate bins, or carts for Paper and Containers and/or
collected in separate compartments on one or more trucks.
Paper Separated at the Collection point Containers Separated at the Collection Point
(Either stacked below or separate; not to be (not to be mixed with Paper)
mixed with Containers) Plastic Metal Glass
Aluminum Bottles
Empty PET (#1), HDPE (#2), PP and tin and Jars
Uncoated White Office Paper, Printing and
(#5) Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Jars beverage of any
Writing Paper
And Containers and product color
containers
Colored Paper Bulky Rigid Plastics Such As
Crates, Buckets, Totes, Baskets
Newspaper Tubs and Lids

Magazines Cartons
Phonebooks
Junk Mail
Paperboard
Tissue boxes/rolls
Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
Cardboard
Brown or Kraft paper
Paper boxes
Pizza Boxes, remove food and liner
 All materials should be clean, loose, and dry.
Contamination
Contamination is defined as anything not considered acceptable in the specification.
 None permitted unless specifically agreed to in writing between buyer and seller.
 No bagged recyclables unless otherwise accepted in local curbside collection program.

Inbound Residential Dual Stream INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 59
The following items are considered contamination:

All metal with All glass with
the exception the exception
Shredded Paper Plastic Bags & Plastic Film
of that listed of that listed
above above
Aerosol cans
Drinking
Containers coated with wax, Expanded Polystyrene Foam that are under
glasses, crystal
plastic or other materials (#6) pressure or
or tableware
partly filled
Wallpaper Multi-layered juice pouches Mirrors
Material with excess food
Non-container
residue or other organic Plastic from electronics
glass
material
Plastic marked as biodegradable Light bulbs
or compostable Windows
Prohibited Materials
The term “Prohibited Materials” as used throughout this document is defined as items never allowed and includes
any material that contains medical, organic, food, hazardous, poisonous, radioactive or toxic waste and other
harmful substances or liquids.
Additional examples of prohibited items are:

a) Sharps and Needles
b) Batteries
c) Radioactive materials
d) Hazardous materials
e) Corrosives
f) Medical waste
g) Pesticides, poisons, bio hazards
h) Compressed gas cylinders
i) Refrigerants
j) PCB containing capacitors, transformers, ballast
k) Asbestos
l) Materials that may be damaging to equipment
m) Materials containing information protected or regulated under any local, state or federal privacy or data security
laws, including, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended,
or other regulations or ordinances.
n) Wax
o) Electronics
p) Large items such as tires, appliances, roofing materials
q) Wood
r) Ceramics
s) Food Waste or other items that can otherwise be composted
t) Rock, dirt, asphalt, concrete
Residential curbside recycling systems can offer a significant amount of variability. Please check with the recycling
program coordinator for more information on what is considered acceptable in the jurisdiction.

60 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2020 ISRI Arbitration Service
ISRI Arbitration Service

I ISRI established an arbitration service as a means to enable may require the losing party to reimburse the prevailing
members to use arbitration to resolve disputes. party for its share of these costs.
ISRI arbitration is a voluntary procedure and must be agreed 4. The arbitration procedure usually includes a hearing, at
upon by both parties in the dispute. It is not required that which time the parties involved are required to appear,
both parties to the dispute be ISRI members. present their respective cases, and be available for
questioning by the arbitrator(s). All physical evidence
The complete procedure for arbitration is set forth in ISRI’s
(contracts, correspondence, relevant comments, etc.)
“Rules for Arbitration,” which are available from Association
may be required to be submitted in advance to the arbi-
headquarters in Washington, D.C. The rules contain the nec-
trators. A party in the arbitration may be accompanied
essary form that must be completed to initiate arbitration.
by counsel but must inform the other party in advance
ISRI treats all filings, awards, and proceedings as confiden-
and receive permission from the arbitrators. Witnesses
tial.
may also be called to an arbitration hearing. There is
The rules are highlighted below: also an optional procedure for conducting the arbitra-
tion without an oral hearing.
1. Anyone may propose arbitration in a dispute, though at
least one party must be a member of the association. 5. An award by the arbitrator(s) will be made promptly,
Both parties must agree to the arbitration by signing a within 20 days after hearings have been completed or
“Submission to Arbitrate” form and agreeing to abide by final briefs submitted. The award is made in writing.
the applicable Arbitration Rules.
6. The rules state that the parties to the dispute shall be
2. A panel of arbitrators has been established by the asso- deemed to have consented that a judgment upon the
ciation. The arbitrators serve without compensation, award be entered in any court having jurisdiction over
except for reasonable expenses. The arbitration parties an action to enforce the award.
must draw their arbitrators from the panel. A maximum
Members who wish to provide an automatic basis for the
of three arbitrators can be issued in any proceeding; the
settlement of any disputes arising from a transaction are
parties are encouraged to use a single arbitrator.
encouraged to provide in their contracts that the ISRI Arbi-
3. There is a specific schedule of fees listed in the “Rules tration Procedure shall prevail in the event of any ensuing
for Arbitration.” Each party must deposit with the asso- controversy and that each party will take all necessary steps
ciation in advance $500 plus $500 for each arbitrator. to initiate such arbitration. Members are urged to obtain and
The total deposit for each party thus is either $1,000 or carefully read the “Rules for Arbitration” before proceeding.
$2,000, depending on whether one arbitrator is to be
For more information, contact Robin Wiener, 202/662-8512
used or three. A portion of the fee is refundable if not
or [email protected].
required to defray arbitrators’ costs. The arbitrators

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Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition, Amendment,

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Revisions Included in this Circular

Inbound Residential Single Stream Specification:

Inbound Residential Dual Stream Specification:

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Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2020

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Drink REFINERY BRASS Eland HIGH GRADE—LOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDS

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Palms MUNTZ METAL TUBES

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Wine MAGNESIUM ENGRAVER PLATES Rents LEAD DROSS

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Bullion Jewelry Sweeps and Dental Scrap E. Sweeps (Prepared)

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Guidelines for Ferrous ing steel. Prepared in a manner to insure compact

Scrap: FS-2020 204 No. 2 heavy melting steel.*

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261 Drop broken machinery cast. Preparation

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Railroad Ferrous Scrap* (16) Cast Iron Brake Shoes.

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Guidelines for Glass 3. Packaging

Scrap Glass Definitions UNPROCESSED FLINT CONTAINER GLASS CULLET

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Other Glass (for example, plate window glass, heat- Contamination:

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