ISRI releases updated ‘Scrap Specifications Circular’

Changes include new specs for rigid PVC and amendment to MRF guidelines.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), headquartered in Washington, has updated its Scrap Specifications Circular to include new specifications for rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recyclables approved at its Fall Board Meeting Nov. 8, 2017. The circular also reclassifies “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” within the “Guidelines for Inbound Curbside Recyclables for Material Recovery Facilities - Minimum Recommended Materials List.”

In a news release announcing the availability of the updated circular, ISRI says the new PVC specifications are intended to encompass more of the plastics recyclables that are actively trading in the scrap plastics marketplace. They can be found on pages 49-50 in the new edition of the Scrap Specifications Circular.

The association says the amendment to the material recovery facility (MRF) guidelines is a response to concerns within the recycling industry that by listing “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” in its original location under Additional Materials for Inbound Curbside Recyclables for MRFs, it gave the impression that the material is preferred by MRFs.

“The reality is that the material is not preferred and may be considered prohibitive by MRFs who need a secondary market for their materials to remain viable economic and environmental partners with the communities they serve,” ISRI says.

The reclassification moves “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” to the "Paper (not preferred or may be prohibited) with examples (not inclusive)" section of the inbound curbside recyclables guidelines (page 62).

ISRI’s Scrap Specifications Circular provides industry guidelines for buying and selling a variety of processed scrap commodities, including ferrous, nonferrous, paper, plastics, electronics, rubber and glass. More information about the rules governing the procedures for the addition, amendment or withdrawal of ISRI’s scrap specifications can be found in the Scrap Specifications Circular.

Comments, recommendations or questions about the specifications can be sent to ISRI’s Joe Pickard at jpickard@isri.org.

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