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ASTM D5231-92(1998)

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

Standard Test Method for Determination of the Composition of Unprocessed Municipal Solid Waste D5231-92R98 ASTM|D5231-92R98|en-US Standard Test Method for Determination of the Composition of Unprocessed Municipal Solid Waste Standard new BOS Vol. 11.04 Committee D34
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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 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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 11.04
Developed by Subcommittee: D34.01.06
Pages: 5
DOI: 10.1520/D5231-92R98
ICS Code: 13.030.10