Non-hazardous

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Wastes from mineral metalliferous excavation

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Rock, soil, and overburden from mining metallic mineral deposits such as iron, copper, or gold ore.

Chapter
01 · Wastes resulting from exploration, Mining, Quarrying, Physical and Chemical treatment of Minerals
Sub-chapter
01 01 · Wastes from mineral extraction
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Overburden and clean rock can be reused as fill material

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