California § 25162.1 - A recyclable material that is to be exported to a foreign country is not excluded

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§ 25162.1. A recyclable material that is to be exported to a foreign country is not excluded

A recyclable material that is to be exported to a foreign country is not excluded from classification as a waste pursuant to subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 25143.2, unless the requirements of Sections 25143.2 and 25143.9 are met, and the person exporting the material has complied with all of the following requirements: (a) The person notifies the department, in writing, four weeks before the initial shipment. This notification may cover export activities extending over a 12-month or lesser period and shall include all of the following information: (1) The generator’s name, site address, mailing address, telephone number, Environmental Protection Agency or state identification number, if applicable, contact person, and signature of exporter. (2) Each transporter’s name, address, telephone number, Environmental Protection Agency or state identification number, if applicable, name of contact person, mode of transportation, and container type used during transport. (3) A description of the material and, if applicable, its United States Department of Transportation proper shipping name, hazard class, and shipping identification number (UN/NA). (4) The estimated frequency of shipments and total quantity of material to be exported. (5) All points of departure from the state and intended destinations. (6) Each receiving facility’s name and address. (7) A description of the end use of the material, and the basis for the specific exemption provided in Section 25143.2 which is applicable to the material. (b) For each individual shipment, submit to the department, within 90 days of shipment date, a copy of the waybill, shipping paper, or any document which includes all of the following information specific to that shipment: (1) Each generator’s name and address. (2) Each receiving facility’s name and address. (3) The date of shipment. (4) The type, quantity, and value of the material.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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