What is the RCRA waste code for Coal-Tar Roofing Material?

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Coal-tar-based roofing materials and pitch may be hazardous due to PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). They may exhibit toxicity characteristics depending on composition.

Also searched as: tar paper, coal tar pitch, roofing tar

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High recoveryLead-acid battery reclamation

Medium recoveryMetals recovery (HTMR / hydrometallurgical)

Low recoveryStabilization & controlled disposal

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RCRA classifies waste by source, process, and characteristics — not just material. Pick the row that matches how your coal-tar roofing material arises; each coded row links to the full waste code definition under 40 CFR Part 261.

D008 D List

Coal-tar roofing and pitch (pre-1980)

Toxicity characteristic waste - Lead at or above 5.0 mg/L (TCLP)

No code

Modern bituminous roofing (non-tar)

Not RCRA hazardous

Source: 40 CFR Part 261 — Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

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Source: 40 CFR Part 261

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