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ASTM-D5231:2024 Edition

ASTM-D5231:2024 Edition

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D5231-92(2024) Standard Test Method for Determination of the Composition of Unprocessed Municipal Solid Waste

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ASTM D5231-92-Reapproved2024

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

ASTM D5231

Scope

1.1 This 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.

1.2 This 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.

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

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

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

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

composition; municipal solid waste; waste characterization ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.030.10 (Solid wastes)

DOI: 10.1520/D5231-92R24

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