State Waste Exclusions

According to state regulations, excluded and exempted wastes include:

• Materials that are not discarded are intermediate manufacturing process streams, and coolants, lubricants or cutting fluids that are filtered to extend their useful life.
• Certain recyclable materials, such as ingredients in industrial processes, substitutes for commercial products returned to original process without reclamation, and materials recycled/reused onsite.
• Materials that are not wastes:
• Point source discharges subject to Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Nuclear or by products subject to the federal Atomic Energy Act
• Spent sulfuric acid used to produce virgin sulfuric acid
• Reclaimed pulping liquors
• Reclaimed secondary materials returned to original process

Activity 2a: State Waste Exclusions

For this activity, you’ll need to consult Title 22 CCR §66261.4(a).