ISRI releases plastic auto bumpers specification

The board of directors of the Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has approved the addition of an auto bumper plastics specification to the plastics specifications listed in the "ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular."

As per its policy manual, ISRI says, “any party may submit to ISRI a written appeal of the ISRI board’s approval of this new specification up to 30 days after publication of this notice.” The notice was issued July 26, 2016.

The ISRI specification follows:

“Name: Post Consumer TPO Plastic Automotive Bumper Covers

Description: This grade consists of painted auto bumper covers removed from motor vehicles.

Product: Post-Consumer Auto Part

Source: Post-Consumer material generated by collision or refurbishment centers or automobile dismantlers.

Contamination: The following parts must be removed from the bumper cover: head lamps, tail lamps, grills, emblems, rub strips, reflectors and any other components attached to the bumper.  Everything attached to the bumper cover should be removed before baling. Contamination should be limited to small metal parts such as clips, bolts and screws. No TPU or RIM Plastic allowed.”

ISRI says written appeals should provide “a rationale and a request for action.” They can be sent to ISRI President Robin Wiener at RobinWiener@isri.org.