ReMA board to consider revisions to ISRI Specifications

Following approvals by the MRF Committee, Plastics Division and Paper Division, the board of directors for the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), Washington, will consider changes to single- and dual-stream inbound residential specifications and the preamble of the Guidelines for Paper Stock.

Revised specifications

 The proposed revision to the inbound residential specifications would add high-density polyethylene, or HDPE, rigid can and bottle carriers to the inbound residential single- and dual-stream specifications. 

Numerous changes to the Preamble for the Guidelines for Paper Stock have been proposed, including adding language under “Quantity” that reads: “Any light load fees may be agreed upon by buyer and seller prior to shipment. (i.e., predetermined formula or flat/ton rate under minimum.”  

Additionally, under “Downgrade Claims/Rejections,” the following text has been proposed as an addition: “Buyer is entitled to full or partial FOB [free on board] freight reimbursements from seller for downgraded or rejected shipments.”

The following text has been proposed as an addition under “Miscellaneous Practices:” “Upon notification of a weight discrepancy, buyer and seller shall work to reach a resolution within 15 days.  If a resolution can’t be met, weight will default to certified scale weight of buyer.”

Other language in the preamble has been modified slightly.

Comments welcome

ReMA’s board can choose to adopt, amend or reject the recommendations of the divisions and committee or table them pending further review.

More information about the rules governing the procedures for the addition, amendment or withdrawal of ReMA’s ISRI Specifications can be found at www.isrispecs.org. 

Comments, recommendations or questions can be submitted to ReMA Chief Economist Emily Sanchez at esanchez@recycledmaterials.org.

If adopted or amended, a 30-day open comment period will follow the board’s vote.