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ASTM D 5231 : 1992 : R2016

ASTM D 5231 : 1992 : R2016

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Standard Test Method for Determination of the Composition of Unprocessed Municipal Solid Waste

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English

Published date

01-09-2016

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

This test method describes procedures for measuring the composition of unprocessed municipal solid waste (MSW) by employing manual sorting.

1.1This test method describes procedures for measuring the composition of unprocessed municipal solid waste (MSW) by employing manual sorting. This test method applies to determination of the mean composition of MSW based on the collection and manual sorting of a number of samples of waste over a selected time period covering a minimum of one week.

1.2This test method includes procedures for the collection of a representative sorting sample of unprocessed waste, manual sorting of the waste into individual waste components, data reduction, and reporting of the results.

1.3This test method may be applied at landfill sites, waste processing and conversion facilities, and transfer stations.

1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.

Committee
D 34
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
6
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2016
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 5681 : 2020 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
ASTM D 5681 : 2018 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management

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