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Specifications
Circular
2009
Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap • Ferrous Scrap • Glass Cullet
Paper Stock • Plastic Scrap • Electronics Scrap • Tire Scrap
EFFECTIVE 10/22/09
Scrap
Specifications
Circular
Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition,
2009
Amendment, or Withdrawal of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Guidelines for
Red Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Nonferrous Scrap
Aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Ferrous Scrap
Magnesium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Glass Cullet
Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Nickel/Stainless/Hi Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Paper Stock
Mixed Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Plastic Scrap
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Electronics Scrap
Ferrous Scrap: FS-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Tire Scrap
Specially Processed Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cast Iron Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Special Boring Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Steel From Scrap Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 EFFECTIVE 10/22/09
Railroad Ferrous Scrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Glass Cullet: GC-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Paper Stock: PS-2009 Domestic Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Glossary of Paper Stock Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Paper Stock: PS-2009 Export Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Plastic Scrap: P-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Guidelines for Electronics Scrap: ES-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Guidelines for Tire Scrap TS-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Guidelines for Metals Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ISRI Arbitration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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 www.isri.org/specs.
Issued by:
1.0 Initiation of Request. Any person may file a request to add, 5.1 Notice of the action taken by the Board shall be given to all
amend or withdraw a specification by submitting such interested parties who actively participated in the Commit-
request in writing to the ISRI President. tee proceeding and any other persons who have requested
in writing notice of the Board’s action. Notice of said action
2.0 The President shall refer such request to the Chairman of
also shall be inserted in the ISRI Focus following the Board
ISRI’s Specifications Committee (the “Committee”), with
meeting at which said action was taken.
copies to:
6.0 Appeal. On or before thirty days after the date of the
A. ISRI’s Officers;
notice required in Section 5.1, any party may appeal the
B. The chairman of any ISRI Division and/or Committee decision of the Board by written notice to the President.
that might be affected by the specification. Said appeal shall state the reasons thereof and the
requested action to be taken. Notice of said appeal shall be
3.0 Notice. Following its receipt, notice of the request shall be given in accordance with Section 3.0.
inserted in the ISRI Focus and a daily national trade publi-
cation such as American Metal Market. Such notice shall 6.1 The appeal shall be heard by the Board at its next quarterly
state: meeting following receipt thereof.
A. The date, time and place at which the request will be 6.2 The appellant and all interested parties shall be given at
considered by the Committee; least twenty days notice of the date, time and place of the
hearing, and like notice shall be inserted in the ISRI Focus
B. That the proceeding at which the request will be con- at least twenty days prior to the hearing.
sidered shall be open to the public;
6.3 At the hearing, the appellant and any other interested par-
C. That interested parties may participate in the proceed- ty may appear either in person or by written presentation
ing by personal appearance or by submitting written and state their reasons for the appeal.
comments;
6.4 The Board, following said hearing, shall review and act
D. A summary of the specification and the matter to be upon the appeal request. Notice of the Board's action shall
considered at the hearing. be given in accordance with Section 5.1.
4.0 Committee Action. Following presentation by all interested 7.0 Records. ISRI shall maintain for not less than five years fol-
parties, the Committee shall review the request and: lowing the date of termination of the proceedings, records
A. Act upon it immediately, as set forth in Section 4.1; or of the original request, summaries of the deliberations and
recommendations of the Committee, action of the Board,
B. Refer it to a subcommittee for review and recommen- summaries of the appeal and final decision, if any, of the
dation for action by the full Committee at its next Board, together with the positions of interested parties,
meeting. copies of notices sent to interested parties and inserted in
4.1 The Committee shall summarize the positions advocated the ISRI Focus and national trade publications, written
by the various parties interested in the request and recom- statements, and the reasons for recommendation and final
mend to ISRI’s Board of Directors what action should be action by the Committee and the Board.
taken. 7.1 Said records shall be available for review by the public
5.0 Board of Directors Action. The Board of Directors, at its upon reasonable notice.
quarterly meeting at which the report and recommenda-
tion of the Committee has been made, shall adopt, amend,
or reject the recommendation or table it pending further
review and recommendation by the Committee.
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General: The quality of the unprocessed amber container glass PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) AMBER CONTAINER
cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a convention- GLASS CULLET SPECIFICATIONS
al container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for the pro- Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass
duction of glass containers.
Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber Cullet
UNPROCESSED GREEN CONTAINER GLASS CULLET Amber 90-100%
SPECIFICATIONS Flint 0-10%
Composition: soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass. Green 0-10%
Other Colors 0-5%
Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet Total NON-Amber Cullet = <10%
Green 90-100%
Flint 0-10% Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh.
Amber 0-10% However, the ideal material size is 3/8" to 3/4" with a 10% mini-
Other Colors 0-5% mum of fine particles. Material size is based upon buyer and
seller's agreement.
Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized.
Contaminant Listings:
Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture. Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter, allowable percentage
Contaminant Listings: based upon buyer and seller's agreement.
Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metal Prohibitive Materials:
closures where processing capabilities permit. Ferrous Metals
Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non-con- Nonferrous Metals
tainer glass (vision ware, light bulbs, crystal, windows, mirrors, Ceramics (such as cups, saucers, dinnerware, pottery, etc.)
drinking glasses, ceramic, milk glass, etc:) metals, ores, miner-
als, bricks, clay, grinding and refractory materials, rocks, clay Other Glass (for example, plate window glass, heat-resist-
and ceramic closures. ant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead-based glass—such as
crystal ware, television tubes, vision ware, etc.)
General: The quality of the unprocessed green container glass Other Materials (such as bricks, rocks, etc.)
cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a convention-
al container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for the pro- PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) GREEN CONTAINER
duction of glass containers. GLASS CULLET SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass
PROCESSED (FURNACE READY) FLINT CONTAINER GLASS
CULLET SPECIFICATIONS Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet
Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass. Green 70-100%
Flint 0-15%
Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint Cullet Amber 0-15%
Flint 95-100% Other Colors 0-10%
Amber 0-5% Total NON-Green Cullet = <30%
Green 0-1%
Other Colors 0-.5% The color green typically consists of a variety of shades,
Total NON-Flint Cullet = <5% for example: emerald green or lime green.
Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh. Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh.
However, the ideal material size is 3/8" to 3/4" with a 10% mini- However, the ideal material size is 3/8" to 3/4" with a 10% mini-
mum of fine particles. Material size is based upon buyer and mum of fine particles. Material size is based upon buyer and
seller's agreement. seller's agreement.
c. Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment c. All sorted recovered paper stock must be free of food
due to the failure to the Seller to adhere to the pur- debris, medical or hazardous wastes and poisonous or
chase agreement is the liability of the Seller. other harmful substances or liquids.
d. Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment d. Wax is a Prohibitive unless accepted and pre-approved by
due to the failure of the Buyer to adhere to the pur- the Buyer.
chase agreement is the liability of the Buyer.
A material can be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade and
3. Weight Discrepancies as a "Prohibitive Material" in another grade. Carbon paper, for
No adjustments shall be made on any shipment of paper instance, is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and is, therefore,
stock when the weight variation is 1% or less. classified as an “Outthrow;” whereas it is “UNUSABLE” in White
Ledger and in this case is classified as a “Prohibitive Material.”
If the variation exceeds 1% the Seller may initiate a Weight
Review by submitting a certified scale weight (showing the Glossary of Terms
gross, tare and net of the load) and/or a loading tally show- A supplemental glossary of paper stock terms is located at the
ing individual bale weights. The Buyer shall then review end of the Domestic Transactions section. The purpose of this
the data and either: limited list of terms is to help the user better understand spe-
a. adjust the received weight, or cific grade definitions contained within this Circular.
b. decline the appeal, in which case the Buyer’s weight (1) Residential Mixed Paper
shall prevail. Consists of a mixture of various qualities of paper not limited
as to type of fiber content, normally generated from residen-
4. Moisture content tial, multi-material collection programs.
All paper must be packed air dry. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
Where excess moisture is present in the shipment, the
Buyer has the right to request an adjustment and if a set- (2) Soft Mixed Paper
tlement cannot be reached, the Buyer has the right to Consists of a clean, sorted mixture of various qualities of paper
reject the shipment. not limited as to type of fiber content.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
V. Arbitration Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
In the event of a dispute where agreement cannot be (3) Hard Mixed Paper (HMP)
reached between Buyer and Seller, the dispute may be Consists of a clean, sorted mixture of various qualities of paper
submitted to ISRI arbitration as long as one of the parties containing less than 10% groundwood content.
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is a member of the association. Refer to ISRI Arbitration Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
Services section of this document for further information. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
(4) Boxboard Cuttings
VI. Grade Definitions Consists of new cuttings of paperboard used in the manufac-
The definitions which follow describe grades as they should be ture of folding cartons, set-up boxes and similar boxboard
sorted and packed. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO products.
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THE FACT THAT PAPER STOCK AS SUCH IS A SECONDARY Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
MATERIAL PRODUCED MANUALLY AND MAY NOT BE TECH- Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
NICALLY PERFECT. Definitions may not specifically address all
(5) Mill Wrappers
types of processes used in the manufacture or recycling of
Consists of paper used as outside wrap for rolls, bundles, or
paper products. Specific requirements should be discussed
skids of finished paper.
between Buyer and Seller during negotiations. 1
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
Outthrows Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is (6) News
defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated or Consists of newspaper as typically generated from news drives
are in such a form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the and curbside collections.
grade specified.” Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
Prohibitive Materials
The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this sec- (7) News, De-ink Quality (#7 ONP)
tion is defined as: Consists of sorted, fresh newspapers, not sunburned, contain-
ing not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and
a. Any materials which by their presence in a packing of
colored sections. May contain magazines.
paper stock, in excess of the amount allowed, will make the
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
packaging unusable as the grade specified. 1
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /4 of 1%
b. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment.
26 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009 Paper Stock Domestic Transactions
(8) Special News, De-ink Quality (#8 ONP) (17) Carrier Stock
Consists of sorted, fresh newspapers, not sunburned, free from Consists of printed or unprinted, unbleached new beverage car-
magazines, white blank, pressroom over-issues, and paper other rier sheets and cuttings. May contain wet strength additives.
than news, containing not more than the normal percentage of Prohibitive Materials None permitted
rotogravure and colored sections. This grade must be tare-free. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
1 (18) New Colored Kraft
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /4 of 1%
Consists of new colored kraft cuttings, sheets and bag scrap,
(9) Over-Issue News (OI or OIN) free of stitched papers.
Consists of unused, overrun newspapers printed on newsprint, Prohibitive Materials None permitted
containing not more than the normal percentage of Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
rotogravure and colored sections.
(19) Grocery Bag Scrap (KGB)
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Consists of new brown kraft bag cuttings, sheets and misprint
Outthrows plus prohibitives None permitted
bags.
(10) Magazines (OMG) Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Consists of coated magazines, catalogues, and similar printed Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
materials. May contain a small percentage of uncoated news-
(20) Kraft Multi-Wall Bag Scrap
type paper.
Consists of new brown kraft multi-wall bag cuttings, sheets,
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
and misprint bags, free of stitched papers.
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(11) Corrugated Containers (OCC) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Consists of corrugated containers having liners of either test
(21) New Brown Kraft Envelope Cuttings
liner, jute or kraft.
Consists of new unprinted brown kraft envelopes, cuttings or
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
sheets.
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(12) Double-Sorted Corrugated (DS OCC) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Consists of double-sorted corrugated containers, generated
(22) Mixed Groundwood Shavings
from supermarkets and/or industrial or commercial facilities,
Consists of trim of magazines, catalogs and similar printed
having liners of test liner, jute, or kraft. Material has been spe-
matter, not limited with respect to groundwood or coated
cially sorted to be free of boxboard, off-shore corrugated, plas-
stock, and may contain the bleed of cover and insert stock as
tic, and wax.
1 well as beater-dyed paper and solid color printing.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
(13) New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK)
(23) Telephone Directories
Consists of new corrugated cuttings having liners of either test
Consists of clean telephone directories printed for or by tele-
liner, jute, or kraft. Treated medium or liners, insoluble adhe-
phone directory publishers.
sives, butt rolls, slabbed or hogged medium, are not acceptable
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
in this grade. 1
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /2 of 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (24) White Blank News (WBN)
Consists of unprinted cuttings and sheets of white newsprint
(14) Fiber Cores
or other uncoated white groundwood paper of similar quality.
Consists of paper cores made from either chipboard and/or liner-
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
board, single or multiple plies. Metal or plastic end caps, wood
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
plugs, and textile residues are not acceptable in this grade.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% (25) Groundwood Computer Printout (GW CPO)
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% Consists of groundwood papers which are used in forms manu-
factured for use in data processing machines. This grade may
(15) Used Brown Kraft
contain colored stripes and impact or nonimpact (e.g., laser)
Consists of brown kraft bags free of objectionable liners and
computer printing.
original contents.
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
1 Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /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%
Paper Stock Domestic Transactions INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 27
Glossary of Paper Stock Terms for Both INSOLUABLE GLUES: Glues that won’t dissolve (break down)
in water.
Domestic and Export Transactions
The following is a glossary of paper stock terms used within JUTE: Strong, long-fibered pulp made from hemp.
section VI, Grade Definitions, of the Guidelines for Paper Stock KRAFT: Paper made from sulfate pulp (synonyms: brown and
for both Domestic and Export Transactions. These terms are strong).
not intended as a dictionary, but as a guide to help the Circular
user better understand specific grade definitions as used in the LAMINATED: Paper manufactured by fusing one or more lay-
recovered paper industry. ers of paper together.
ADHESIVES: Bonding substances that are non-water soluble LINERBOARD: Outside layers of a combination board used to
are considered contaminants in pulp subs, groundwood and manufacture corrugated shipping containers.
deinking grades.
MANIFOLD: May denote continuous forms or business forms
BEATER-DYED: Paper dyed or colored during the paper man- with several parts (may be interleaved with carbon paper or be
ufacturing process. carbonless papers).
BLEACHED: Paper that has been whitened by chemicals. MEDIUM: The inner corrugated fluted material used to manu-
facture corrugated shipping containers.
BOARDS: Paperboard 0.006 inch or thicker.
NON-IMPACT: Papers having printing images formed without
BOGUS: Paper of inferior quality to a standard grade. impact.
BOXBOARD: Paperboard made from a variety of recovered OFF-SHORE/ASIAN: Denotes corrugated shipping containers
fibers having sufficient folding properties and thickness to be manufactured overseas and containing bogus liners or medi-
used to manufacture folding or set-up boxes. um. (Color is somewhat lighter/more yellow than North Ameri-
CHEMICAL WOOD-FIBER PULP: Generic for cellulose fiber can produced materials).
isolated and purified by a chemical digestive process. PAPERBOARD: Denotes paper products used for packaging
CHIPBOARD: Uncoated, non-folding paperboard made from a (corrugated boxes, folding cartons, set-up boxes, etc.).
variety of recovered papers, having sufficient strength and ROTOGRAVURE: A paper printing (intaglio) process typically
structural properties to be used to manufacture game boards, used to create the highest quality of smoothness on coated
book covers, notebook backing and similar products. and uncoated papers. Excess quantities are considered an out-
COATINGS: A layer of adhesives, clays, varnish or any barrier throw in grades #7, #8, and #9.
applied to paper. SECTIONS: Unbound, unused printed material with full ink
CONTAINERBOARD: Linerboard and corrugated medium coverage.
used to manufacture shipping containers. SHAVINGS: Trim from converting and bindery operations.
CORES: Paper tubes on which rolls of paper may be wound for SIGNATURES: A section of book obtained by folding a single
shipment. sheet of printing paper.
CORRUGATED CONTAINERS: Shipping containers made SLABBED: Type of paper stock normally generated by cutting
with kraft paper linerboard and corrugated medium. rolls.
CUTTINGS: Paper stock by-product of paper converting oper- SULFITE: Papers and boards made from pulps made from an
ations. acid process.
FILLER/FILLED: Denotes papers that have minerals (clays or SULPHATE: Papers and boards made from alkaline processed
other pigments) added for improving quality or color. pulps.
FLYLEAF/SHAVINGS: Trim scrap from printing operations. TEST LINER: Liners, which are the outer ply of any kind of
FREESHEET: Paper that contains less than 10% groundwood paperboard, containing 100% recycled material.
fiber (synonym: groundwood-free). TMP: Thermomechanical pulp.
GROUNDWOOD: Paper made with fibers produced without TREATED: Paper manufactured with additives.
chemical pulping.
TRIM: Cuttings of paper stock generated at converting or
GILT: Metallic (gold or silver) inks used in printing. bindery operations which normally have little or no printing.
HOGGED: Paper that has been mechanically torn or ripped to ULTRA-VIOLET (UV) INKS/COATINGS: Papers having inks
reduce its original size. or coatings dried by utilizing an ultraviolet radiation method.
HOT-MELT: A type of glue or adhesive applied while Considered a contaminant in deinking grades.
hot/warm. Considered a contaminant in some grades. WET STRENGTH: Papers that have been treated with a
IMPACT (PRINTING): A paper printing process that physically moisture-resistant chemical that inhibits pulping.
applies ink to the paper surface.
30 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009
celing that portion of the order on which shipment was b. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment.
postponed. Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of option
A material can be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade
selected.
and as a “Prohibitive Material” in another grade. Carbon
b. In the event that Buyer causes shipment to be paper, for instance, is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and
postponed: is, therefore, classified as an “Outthrow”; whereas it is
“UNUSABLE” in White Ledger and in this case is classified
On instructions of the Seller, the Buyer shall have the
as a “Prohibitive Material.”
option of extending the time limit of the order by the
same number of days of the postponement, or of can- Glossary of Terms
celing that portion of the order on which shipment was A supplemental glossary of paper stock terms is located at the
postponed. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of option end of the Domestic Transactions section. The purpose of this
selected. limited list of terms is to help the user better understand spe-
8. Outthrows cific grade definitions contained within this Circular.
Outthrows shall be understood to be all papers that are so (1) Residential Mixed Paper
manufactured or treated or are in such form as to be Consists of a mixture of various qualities of paper not limited
unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified. as to type of fiber content, normally generated from residen-
9. Prohibitive Materials tial, multi-material collection programs.
a. Any materials which, by their presence in a packing of Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2%
paper stock, in excess of the amount allowed, make Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
the packing unusable as the grade specified. (2) Soft Mixed Paper
b. Any materials which, by their presence in a package of Consists of a clean, sorted mixture of various qualities of paper
paper stock, pose a risk of damage to the equipment. not limited as to type of fiber content.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
Note: In connection with Items 8 and 9, a material can Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade and as a
“Prohibitive Material” in another grade. Carbon paper, (3) Hard Mixed Paper (HMP)
for instance, is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and is, Consists of a clean, sorted mixture of various qualities of paper
therefore, classified as an “Outthrow”; whereas it is containing less than 10% groundwood content.
1
“UNUSABLE” in White Ledger and in this case classi- Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
fied as a “Prohibitive Material.” Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
(4) Boxboard Cuttings
V. Arbitration Consists of new cuttings of paperboard used in the manufac-
ture of folding cartons, set-up boxes, and similar boxboard
In the event of a total disagreement between Buyer and Seller,
products.
the dispute should be submitted to ISRI arbitration. 1
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
In all cases, the cost of arbitration shall be borne by the party Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
found to be at fault, or split in the event of compromise, as
(5) Mill Wrappers
determined by the arbitrators.
Consists of paper used as outside wrap for rolls, bundles, or
skids of finished paper.
VI. Grade Definitions Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1
/2 of 1%
The definitions which follow describe grades as they should be Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
sorted and packed. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO
(6) News
THE FACT THAT PAPER STOCK AS SUCH IS A SECONDARY
Consists of newspaper as typically generated from news drives
MATERIAL PRODUCED MANUALLY AND MAY NOT BE TECH-
and curbside collections.
NICALLY PERFECT. Definitions may not specifically address all
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
types of processes used in the manufacture or recycling of
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
paper products. Specific requirements should be discussed
between Buyer and Seller during negotiations. (7) News, De-ink Quality (#7 ONP)
Consists of sorted, fresh newspapers, not sunburned, contain-
Outthrows ing not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and
The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is colored sections. May contain magazines.
defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated or Prohibitive Materials None permitted
are in such a form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1
/4 of 1%
grade specified.”
Prohibitive Materials
The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this sec-
tion is defined as:
a. Any materials which by their presence in a packing of
paper stock, in excess of the amount allowed, will make the
packaging unusable as the grade specified.
Paper Stock Export Transactions INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 33
(8) Special News, De-ink Quality (#8 ONP) (17) Carrier Stock
Consists of sorted, fresh newspapers, not sunburned, free from Consists of printed or unprinted, unbleached new beverage car-
magazines, white blank, pressroom over-issues, and paper other rier sheets and cuttings. May contain wet strength additives.
than news, containing not more than the normal percentage of Prohibitive Materials None permitted
rotogravure and colored sections. This grade must be tare-free. Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(18) New Colored Kraft
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/4 of 1%
Consists of new colored kraft cuttings, sheets and bag scrap,
(9) Over-Issue News (OI or OIN) free of stitched papers.
Consists of unused, overrun newspapers printed on newsprint, Prohibitive Materials None permitted
or securely tied in bundles, containing not more than the nor- Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
mal percentage of rotogravure and colored sections.
(19) Grocery Bag Scrap (KGB)
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Consists of new brown kraft bag cuttings, sheets and misprint
Outthrows plus prohibitives None permitted
bags.
(10) Magazines (OMG) Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Consists of coated magazines, catalogues, and similar printed Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
materials. May contain a small percentage of uncoated news-
(20) Kraft Multi-Wall Bag Scrap
type paper.
Consists of new brown kraft multi-wall bag cuttings, sheets,
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
and misprint bags, free of stitched papers.
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(11) Corrugated Containers (OCC) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Consists of corrugated containers having liners of either test
(21) New Brown Kraft Envelope Cuttings
liner, jute, or kraft.
Consists of new unprinted brown kraft envelopes, cuttings or
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1%
sheets.
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
(12) Double Sorted Corrugated (DS OCC) Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
Consists of double sorted corrugated containers, generated
(22) Mixed Groundwood Shavings
from supermarkets and/or industrial or commercial facilities,
Consists of trim of magazines, catalogs and similar printed
having liners of test liner, jute, or kraft. Material has been spe-
matter, not limited with respect to groundwood or coated
cially sorted to be free of boxboard, off-shore corrugated, plas-
stock, and may contain the bleed of cover and insert stock as
tic, and wax.
1 well as beater-dyed paper and solid color printing.
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
(13) New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK)
(23) Telephone Directories
Consists of new corrugated cuttings having liners of either test
Consists of clean telephone directories printed for or by tele-
liner, jute, or kraft. Treated medium or liners, insoluble adhe-
phone directory publishers.
sives, butt rolls, slabbed or hogged medium, are not acceptable
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
in this grade. 1
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /2 of 1%
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (24) White Blank News (WBN)
Consists of unprinted cuttings and sheets of white newsprint
(14) Fiber Cores
or other uncoated white groundwood paper of similar quality.
Consists of paper cores made from either chipboard and/or
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
linerboard, single or multiple plies. Metal or plastic end caps,
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1%
wood plugs, and textile residues are not acceptable in this grade
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% (25) Groundwood Computer Printout (GW CPO)
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% Consists of groundwood papers which are used in forms manu-
factured for use in data processing machines. This grade may
(15) Used Brown Kraft
contain colored stripes and impact or nonimpact (e.g., laser)
Consists of used brown kraft bags free of objectionable liners
computer printing.
and original contents.
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
Prohibitive Materials None permitted
1 Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed /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%
34 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009 Paper Stock Export Transactions
Consists of printed or unprinted paper typically generated in (45) Printed Bleached Board Cuttings
an office environment that may include a document destruc- Consists of groundwood-free printed bleached board cuttings,
tion process. This grade may contain white, colored, coated free from misprint sheets, cartons, wax, greaseproof lamina-
and uncoated papers, manila and pastel colored file folders. tion, gilt, and inks, adhesives or coatings that are insoluble.
1
Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1%
Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 10% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%
Coding Key:
P O O O X X
Plastic Resin Code Product Color Type Source
0 Mixed Resins (1-7)
1 PET 0—Bottles 0—Mixture P—Post Consumer M—Municipal
2 HDPE 1—Rigids 1—Natural
3 PVC R—Recovered I—Industrial
4 LDPE 2—Films 2—Pigment/Dyed
5 PP C—Commercial
6 PS 3-9 To be assigned 3-9 Designated S—Institutional
within each category
7 Other
8 To be assigned
9 To be assigned
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-100 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-103
Resin: PET MIXED Resin: PET CLEAR and GREEN
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Mixed soft drink, liquor, edible oil, etc. bottles Category: Beverage containers only (1, 2, 3 liter, 16 oz. soft drink
Type: bottles)
Source: Type:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Source:
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Strapping: Non-rusting material
unloading & storage Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% unloading & storage
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
No free flowing liquid Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective Moisture: No free flowing liquid
materials Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-101
Resin: PET CLEAR Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-104
Product: Bottles Only Resin: PET CUSTOM
Category: Beverage containers only (1, 2, 3 liter, 16 oz. soft drink Product: Bottles and Jars Only
bottles) Category: Mixed liquor, edible oil, peanut butter, etc. bottles/jars
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-102 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-110
Resin: PET GREEN Resin: PET MIXED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Rigid Containers
Category: Beverage containers only (1, 2, 3 liter, 16 oz. soft drink Category: Mixed bottles, jars, tubs, trays, etc.
bottles) Type:
Type: Source:
Source: Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Strapping: Non-rusting material
Strapping: Non-rusting material Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, unloading & storage
unloading & storage Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective materials
materials General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles
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Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-200 General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Resin: HDPE MIXED
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-300
Product: Bottles Only
Resin: PVC MIXED
Category: Mixed household HDPE bottles (detergent, shampoo,
Product: Bottles Only
household products, milk, etc.)
Category: Mixed clear and pigmented bottles
Type:
Type:
Source:
Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material
Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-201
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-301
Resin: HDPE NATURAL
Resin: PVC NATURAL
Product: Bottles Only
Product: Bottles Only
Category: Milk, water, and juice (quart, ½ gallon, and 1 gallon
bottles) Category: Clear Bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. Minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-202 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-302
Resin: HDPE PIGMENTED Resin: PVC PIGMENTED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Mixed pigmented household HDPE bottles (detergent, Category: Pigmented Bottles
shampoo, household products, etc.) Type:
Type: Source:
Source: Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72' maximum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Bulk Density: 10 lbs/cuff. minimum Strapping: Non-rusting material
Strapping: Non-rusting material Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, unloading & storage
unloading & storage Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective materials
materials General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
40 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009 Guidelines for Plastic Scrap
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-400 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-500
Resin: LDPE MIXED Resin: PP MIXED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Mixed natural and pigmented bottles Category: Mixed natural and pigmented bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-401 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-501
Resin: LDPE MIXED Resin: PP NATURAL
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Natural Bottles Category: Natural Bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-402 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-502
Resin: LDPE PIGMENTED Resin: PP PIGMENTED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Pigmented Bottles Category: Pigmented Bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 lbs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Guidelines for Plastic Scrap INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 41
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-600 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-700
Resin: PS MIXED Resin: CODE #7—OTHER MIXED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Mixed clear and pigmented bottles Category: Mixed natural and pigmented bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72” maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-601 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-701
Resin: PS NATURAL Resin: CODE #7—OTHER NATURAL
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Clear Bottles Category: Natural bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-602 Commercial Guideline Baled Recycled Plastic Standard P-702
Resin: PS PIGMENTED Resin: CODE #7—OTHER PIGMENTED
Product: Bottles Only Product: Bottles Only
Category: Pigmented Bottles Category: Pigmented Bottles
Type: Type:
Source: Source:
Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum Bale Properties: Dimension: 72" maximum
Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum Bulk Density: 10 Ibs/cu ft. minimum
Strapping: Non-rusting material Strapping: Non-rusting material
Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping, Integrity: Must be maintained through shipping,
unloading & storage unloading & storage
Contamination: Total allowable: 2% Contamination: Total allowable: 2%
Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material Type: Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material
Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones Dirt: Essentially free of dirt, mud & stones
Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste Haz. Mat.: No hazardous or medical waste
Moisture: No free flowing liquid Moisture: No free flowing liquid
Storage: Outdoor: <6 months unless covered with UV protective Storage: Outdoor: <1 month unless covered with UV protective
materials materials
General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures General: Good faith effort to rinse bottles and remove closures
42 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009 Guidelines for Plastic Scrap
ESM 4-Dallas 5—Shredded Copper/Precious Metals ESG 3-Jacamo—Sinter Grade CRT Glass
Shredded copper/precious metal bearing from an end of life Sinter Grade CRT Glass-Plastic–0.50% by weight and 1/8" max-
electronic products (EOLEP) demanufacturing operation. imum size, Aluminum–0.50% by weight and 1/8" in size,
Material may contain large quantities of steel, aluminum and Iron–2.0% by weight and 1/8" in size, Copper–1.0% by weight
plastic. Pieces will be greater than one inch but less than 5 and 1/8" in size. Glass to be the balance by weight and shall
inches. Material will be free of mercury, toner, and batteries. have a maximum size of 1/4". At least 50% of the Glass Com-
Typically sold on a recovery basis, subject to terms between ponent must be less than 1/8" in size.
the Buyer and Seller.
ESM 5-Druid—Insulated Copper Wire Scrap
Shall consist of copper wire scrap with various types of insula-
tion. To be sold on a sample or recovery basis, subject to
agreement between Buyer and Seller.
Guidelines for Electronics Scrap INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 45
ESG- CRT GLASS CULLET ESG 7-CRT 4 Dirty Panel Cullet—when the cullet is only pan-
CRT Glass Cullet Specifications—This specification includes el glass.
CRT’s that are cullet size of approximately 3 to 5 inches and ESG 8-CRT 5 Clean Mixed Cullet—when the panel and funnel
prepared for glass to glass recycling. cullet have been cleaned of all coatings, frit and metals.
ESG 4-CRT 1 Dirty Mixed Cullet—when the cullet contains ESG 9-CRT 6 Clean Funnel Cullet—when the funnel cullet has
both panel and funnel glass. been cleaned of all coatings, frit and metals.
ESG 5-CRT 2 Dirty Mixed Cullet with Metals—when the cul- ESG 10-CRT 7 Clean Panel Cullet—when the panel cullet has
let contains both panel and funnel glass with mixed metals. been cleaned of all coatings, frit and metals.
ESG 6-CRT 3 Dirty Funnel Cullet—when the cullet is only
funnel glass.
Cleaned Granulated Plastics with Density Separation— Cleaned Granulated Plastics with Density Separation—
Postconsumer Sources Postindustrial Sources
ESP—33 ESP—34
Cleaned Granulate w/Density Separation Cleaned Granulate w/Density Separation
Material Plastic parts from electrical Material Plastic parts from electrical
and electronic products and electronic products
Source Residential or commercial Sources Source Manufacturers, suppliers and/or molders
Material origin > 99% by weight single target resin type Material origin Rejected parts, excess inventory, or other
Plastic resin type ABS, PC, PC/ABS, HIPS, PPE, or PVC plastic scrap
Bulk density Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft Plastic resin type Minimum 99% by weight one of the
Size 3/8" minus following target resins: ABS, PC, PC/ABS,
HIPS, PPE, or PVC
Shipping Gaylords or bulk
Bulk density Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft
Quality
Size 3/8" minus
Color Light or mixed
Shipping Gaylords or bulk
Haz mat No haz mat or med waste
Quality
Moisture No free-flowing liquid
Color Light or mixed
Flame retardant Fr or non-fr
Haz mat No haz mat or med waste
Contamination: Painted/coated 0% of mat’ls by weight
Moisture No free-flowing liquid
Laminated 0% of mat’ls by weight
Flame retardant Fr or non-fr
Metals < 0.1% of mat’ls by weight
Contamination: Painted/coated 0% of mat’ls by weight
Dirt < 0.1% of mat’ls by weight
Laminated 0% of mat’ls by weight
Total non-plastics < 0.1% cumulative by weight
Metals < 0.1% of mat’ls by weight
Dirt < 0.1% of mat’ls by weight
Total non-plastics < 0.1% cumulative by weight
50 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009
TDM 8–C
➤ At least 90% must be smaller than 12";
➤ at least 75% must be smaller than 8";
➤ at least 50% must be larger than 3";
➤ at least 75% must be larger than 11/2"; and
➤ maximum of 5% fines.
TDM 12–A
➤ At least 90% must be smaller than 18";
➤ at least 50% must be larger than 6";
➤ at least 75% must be larger than 11/2";
➤ maximum of 2" protrusion of steel; and
➤ maximum of 1% fines.
TDM 12–B
➤ At least 90% must be smaller than 18";
➤ at least 50% must be larger than 6";
➤ at least 75% must be larger than 11/2";
➤ at least 90% must not exceed 2" protrusion of steel; and
➤ maximum of 5% fines.
TDM 12–C
➤ At least 90% must be smaller than 18";
➤ at least 50% must be larger than 6";
➤ at least 75% must be larger than 11/2"; and
➤ maximum of 5% fines.
52 SCRAP SPECIFICATIONS CIRCULAR 2009
payment to be clearly stated. Ex: “Bill of Lading”;” Invoice”; tract inures to the benefit of the parties, their legal representa-
“Weight Certificate.” State how payment shall be made. If tives, successors and assignees.
there is discussion of compensation for delayed payments, it
XIX. Entire Agreement:
should be included in the contract. If Letter of Credit is called
This provision is especially important in the area of metals
for as a means of payment, it is advisable that the terms to be
transactions, which frequently involve extensive preliminary
included in the Letter of Credit also be stated in the contract.
negotiations. A clause may be inserted into the contract stat-
When applicable, contract should state whether Buyer or Seller
ing that the contract constitutes the parties' entire agreement
is responsible for payment of taxes, duties, or any other levies
and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings with
to which a shipment could be subjected. Contract should state
respect to the subject matter of the contract.
whether the Seller’s or Buyer’s weights shall govern the basis
of settlement. XX. Modification:
A clause may be included in the contract stating that the con-
X. Assignment:
tract's requirements can only be modified by a written instru-
The contract may state whether the Buyer and/or the Seller
ment signed by the parties or their respective agents. This
has the right to assign the contract. If it does, it should empha-
insures that the parties' informal discussions will not later be
size that the obligation arising under the contract shall be
construed as affecting an alteration of the contract.
equally binding on his assignee.
XI. Notice:
The Seller should specify how notice to be given under the
Part II: Packing, Weighing, Shipping
contract should be received—i.e. by hand, by telegram, by certi- and Receiving
fied or registered mail. One should also specify when notice is It is recommended that strict adherence to contract terms will
deemed to be received by the party to whom it is given. minimize many of the potential problems in this area. If there
is a question about any item, one should communicate with
XII. Disclaimer of Warranties:
his/her Buyer/Seller and clarify the situation prior to shipping.
Depending on the type of transaction, or the metal involved,
Listed below are some specific guidelines to be used in avoid-
the Seller may want to limit his liability by disclaiming any war-
ing the most frequently reported problems.
ranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
XIII. Default: Packing (All Shipments)
The contract should contain a provision setting forth the Seller’s Responsibility:
events which would result in a default of the contract. This pro- a. Pack in the manner and form agreed. Example: In sound
vision might also contain a clause stipulating damages and/or bales, briquettes, boxes, pallets, drums, loose, etc.
setting forth available remedies (i.e. specific performance) in b. Be sure that Buyer agrees with your definition of words
the event a default does, in fact, occur. and phrases, i.e. Bale, Briquette, Coil, etc. as well as allowed
XIV. Force Majeure: dimensions and weights of such.
This item is related to the item of default, as indicated in para- c. Material and packages should be securely tied or support-
graph XIII. Seller or Buyer may enumerate, either generally or ed so that packages will hold in transit and normal han-
specifically, what events (i.e. strikes, fires, accidents) constitute dling.
circumstances beyond its control and thereby absolve him/her
of any liability for damages or delay. Buyer’s Responsibility:
a. Advise Seller of any specific prohibitions, i.e. type or
XV. Non-Waiver: method of packing, size or weight of pieces, units or pack-
The Seller or Buyer should state in the contract that his/her ages, etc.
failure to insist upon strict performance in any given instance
shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the b. Be sure that Seller agrees with your definition of words
future of any of the terms, covenants and conditions contained and phrases, i.e. Bale, Briquette, Coil, etc., as well as
therein. allowed dimensions and weights of such.
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 indicated
your anticipated delivery schedules. 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 num- each shipment. This should clearly indicate the order num-
ber, items shipped, number and type of packages of each ber, items shipped, number and type of packages of each
commodity, as well as the gross, tare and net weights of commodity, as well as the gross, tare and net weights of
each package. This detailed information should be put into each package. This detailed information should be put into
an envelope and attached to the inside wall of the truck or an envelope and attached to the inside wall of the railroad
van. If this cannot be done, give a complete set of papers car. If this cannot be done, mail a complete set of papers to
to the driver to deliver with the original Bill of Lading cov- the Buyer on the day shipment leaves.
ering the shipment. At the very least, notify Buyer by tele-
f. Different lots should always be properly segregated and
phone, telex or wire of these details on the day shipment
bulkheaded to avoid comingling. Each package should be
leaves.
tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and segre-
h. Different lots should always be properly segregated and gation at the receiving point.
bulkheaded to avoid comingling. Each package should be
g. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to
tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and segre-
unload the shipment. Pay particular attention to door
gation at the receiving point.
areas to assure that material can be unloaded in a safe
i. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to and expedient manner.
unload the shipment. Pay particular attention to door
Buyer’s Responsibility:
areas to assure that material is loaded safely. Proper care
a. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if possible)
should be taken to insure that the material can be
before weighing.
unloaded in a safe and expedient manner.
b. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package
Buyer’s Responsibility:
count, seal numbers, weights.
a. If Seller requires appointment prior to pickup, make one in
advance. Otherwise, as a courtesy, advise the Seller of c. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is
your anticipated pickup schedule. apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if
requested, another weight should be taken to determine if
b. Trailers should be drop-weighed (both empty and loaded).
spillage or theft might have occurred.
c. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package
d. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any significant*
count, seal numbers, weights.
differences between advised and actual weights, segrega-
d. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is tion, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the
apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if circular for recommended procedures in handling quality
requested, another weight should be taken to determine if problems.)
spillage or theft might have occurred.
e. Rail car should be completely unloaded including any
e. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any significant* spilled material which should be picked up, weighed and
differences between advised and actual weights, segrega- identified as spilled from original containers. Buyer should
tion, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the cooperate in every way to help minimize losses.
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 compar-
should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. ison. If container is weighed during inclement weather or
wind, make note of this on weight ticket.
Weighing, Shipping and Receiving (Rail Shipment)
Seller’s Responsibility: b. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed, if possible,
a. Each package should be individually weighed and the both empty and loaded.
entire rail car should be checkweighted for comparison.
c. Prepare and send to Buyer a complete manifest and pack-
Reconcile or explain any differences. If rail car is weighed
ing list indicating the order number, items shipped, number
during inclement weather or wind, make note of this on
and type of packages of each commodity, as well as the
weight ticket.
gross, tare and net weights of each package and the seal
b. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if possible) numbers.
before weighing.
d. If shipment is against a Letter of Credit, pay strict atten-
tion to all terms.
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e. Place seals on all container doors and indicate seal num- d. Dimensions of car (40 ft., 50 ft., 60 ft., etc.)
bers on documentation.
e. Determine if rail car capacity meets minimum
f. Material and packages should be properly stowed and weight specified on contract.
braced to prevent movement during shipment.
C. Export Shipments
g. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to 1. Container:
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 care
Hi-cube, etc.
should be taken to insure that the material can be
unloaded in a safe and expedient manner. b. Size of container (20 ft., 35 ft., 40 ft., 45 ft., etc.)
Buyer’s Responsibility: c. Determine if container capacity meets minimum
a. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed, if possible, weight specified on contract.
both empty and loaded.
2. Breakbulk
b. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package
count, seal numbers, weights.
Part IV: Rejections—Downgrades—Claims
c. Prior to unloading, if a significant* weight difference is A brief explanation of these items will help one understand
apparent, the Seller should be notified promptly and, if and implement the procedures recommended in this section.
requested, another weight should be taken to determine if
spillage or theft might have occurred. Seller should be giv- Rejections: Rejections can occur when a Buyer refuses to
en opportunity to appoint surveyor or representative to accept a shipment of material that does not conform to the
verify weights. description specified in the contract. Usually in such cases, the
Buyer cannot utilize the material and the Seller is asked to
d. After unloading, promptly advise Seller of any significant* remove the material from the Buyer’s place of delivery. A
differences between advised and actual weights, segrega- rejection can occur prior to unloading, but often the cause of
tion, classification or quality. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the the problem cannot be determined until the material has been
circular for recommended procedures in handling quality off loaded and graded. Any part, or all, of the shipment may be
problems.) 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 and material in a shipment is not in conformity with the description
identified as spilled from original containers. Buyer should specified in the contract. Often, in such cases, the Buyer can
cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. utilize the material and is willing to accept delivery of the
*For purposes of this section, the meaning of the word “signifi- material, subject to a price commensurate with its value.
cant” shall be determined by agreement between Buyer and Claims: This term is used mostly in export-import movements,
Seller, depending on the commodities and their values. 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 should
contract. If it has not been, then it is important that Buyer and be given prompt attention and settlement should be attempted
Seller agree upon the mode and type to be used. These guide- as quickly as is practical. It is essential that both parties cooper-
lines will assist in determining the appropriate means of trans- ate and keep communications open to minimize expenses and to
portation to employ. preserve the relationship. Negotiations should not be conflicting
but mutually beneficial and fair. Listed below are some recom-
A. Mode—Truck/Trailer
mended steps to be taken when a problem arises.
1. Type:
a. Dump Domestic Shipments
Buyer’s Responsibilities:
b. Removable sides a. In the event of a rejection Buyer must notify Seller imme-
c. Van—open or closed diately by telephone or telex. If Seller fails to respond with-
in two business days, Buyer may return material in most
d. Dimensions of unit (20 ft., 40 ft., etc.) prudent manner. Subject to contract provisions, Buyer
should promptly advise Seller concerning replacement of
e. Determine if truck/trailer capacity meets minimum
rejected material.
weight specified on contract.
b. In the event of a downgrade Buyer must notify Seller
B. Mode—Rail Car
immediately by telephone or telex and afford Seller an
1. Type:
opportunity to inspect the material prior to its use. If mate-
a. Box car or gondola rial is to be inspected by Seller or his/her representative,
Buyer should agree to a mutually convenient time to do so.
b. Size of door opening, i.e. single or double door
c. Special type D.F., Hi-Cube, etc.
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