What list from the environmental protection agency identifies source-specific waste?

Answer 1

The K-list identifies source specific wastes from specific sectors of industry and manufacturing. A waste must be in one of the following 13 categories to qualify as a K-listed hazardous waste.

• Wood preservation,
• Organic chemicals manufacturing,
• Pesticides manufacturing,
• Petroleum refining,
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals manufacturing,
• Inorganic pigment manufacturing,
• Inorganic chemicals manufacturing,
• Explosives manufacturing,
• Iron and steel production,
• Primary aluminum production,
• Secondary lead processing,
• Ink formulation, and
• Coking (processing of coal to produce coke).

To find out more information about the K-list wastes, and about F, P and U-list wastes as well, check the Environmental Protection Agency's list on hazardous wastes.