Classes of hazardous waste in AB

Question 1

TDG classifications of dangerous goods

Answer 1

1. explosives
2. gases
3. flammable liquids
4. flammable solids (spontaneous combustion)
5. oxidizing substances
6. toxic and infectious substances
7. radioactive materials
8. corrosives
9. miscellaneous products, subs, or organisms

Question 2

Alberta WCR classification of HW

Answer 2

2. gases
3. flammable liquids
4. flammable solids
5. oxidizing substances
6. toxic substances
7. corrosives
8. Misc products and substances

Question 3

2 Classifications based on quantity of HW

Answer 3

1. bulk, >5kg/>5L, WCR

2. lab pack, <5kg/<5L, TDG

Question 4

2 main approaches to classifying bulk HW

Answer 4

1. type of waste – chemical properties are known, classified, in table 3,4a,4b
2. criteria – waste has not been classified, a sample must be tested

Question 5

Classes

Answer 5

Based on the major hazard of the waste

eg. 8.0

Question 6

Divisions

Answer 6

Classes are further subdivided based on degree of hazard

eg. 3.1

Question 7

Packing groups

Answer 7

describes the level of packing that must be used when the waste is transported. TDG has 3 packing groups

eg. 3.1 II

Question 8

WCR schedule 1

Answer 8

used when classifying bulk waste that is not listed in the schedule to AUGWM. Based on testing

eg. flammable liquids w/ a flash point < 60.5

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