What list from the environmental protection agency identifies source specific wastes?

Answer 1

The hazardous waste K-list from the Environmental Protection Agency identifies source-specific wastes. It lists wastes from specific industries including pesticide manufacturing and petroleum refining.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

k-list
The K list
The F- list- examples are solvents which are used as cleaning agent. F- list is categorized by EPA as non specific source wastes.