ASTM D5658-13

Standard Practice for Sampling Unconsolidated Waste From Trucks

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is intended for use in the waste management industries to collect samples of unconsolidated waste from trucks. The sampling procedures described are general and should be used in conjunction with a site-specific work plan.  
5.2 The purpose of collecting waste samples directly from a truck (rather than the waste source) is to verify (usually with screening analyses) that the waste contained in the truck is the same or similar material from a waste source that has been previously characterized and approved for treatment or disposal, or both.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers several methods for collecting waste samples from trucks. These methods are adapted specifically for sampling unconsolidated solid wastes in bulk loads using several types of sampling equipment.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific precautionary statements.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2013
• ICS: 13.030.40 - Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.02 - Sampling Techniques

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5658 − 13
Standard Practice for
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Sampling Unconsolidated Waste From Trucks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5658; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.2 screening analysis—a preliminary qualitative or semi-
quantitative test that is designed to efficiently give the user
1.1 This practice covers several methods for collecting
specific information about a waste that will aid in determining
waste samples from trucks. These methods are adapted spe-
waste identification, process compatibility, and safety in han-
cificallyforsamplingunconsolidatedsolidwastesinbulkloads
dling.
using several types of sampling equipment.
3.2.3 waste profile—specific information about the waste
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
including its properties and composition, chemical
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
constituents, waste codes, transportation information, etc.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Summary of Practice
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for
4.1 The truck and its contents are inspected and appropriate
specific precautionary statements.
sampling equipment is selected. A clean sampling device is
then used to scoop, core, or auger into the waste material. The
2. Referenced Documents
sample or samples are collected and transferred to a sample
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
container. The sampling device is then cleaned and decontami-
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
nated or disposed of.
D4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
5. Significance and Use
Used at Waste Sites
5.1 This practice is intended for use in the waste manage-
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-
ment industries to collect samples of unconsolidated waste
lated to Waste ManagementActivities: QualityAssurance
from trucks. The sampling procedures described are general
and Quality Control Planning and Implementation
and should be used in conjunction with a site-specific work
D5451 Practice for Sampling Using a Trier Sampler
plan.
D5633 Practice for Sampling with a Scoop
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management 5.2 The purpose of collecting waste samples directly from a
truck (rather than the waste source) is to verify (usually with
3. Terminology
screening analyses) that the waste contained in the truck is the
same or similar material from a waste source that has been
3.1 Definitions:
previously characterized and approved for treatment or
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to
disposal, or both.
Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
D5681.
6. Safety Precautions
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6.1 Safety precautions must always be observed when
3.2.1 authoritative sampling—a sample selected without
sampling waste. The work plan must include a Worker Health
regard to randomization.
and Safety section, because there are potential hazards associ-
ated with working around trucks as well as their potentially
hazardous contents.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on
6.2 Truck sampling should be conducted from a properly
Sampling Techniques.
designed platform to allow the sampler to safely access the
Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originally
truck bed with a minimum of difficulty.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5658 – 95(2006).
DOI: 10.1520/D5658-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 7. Sampling Design
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.1 Truck sampling can be conducted for many different
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. purposes. It is important that the purpose be integrated into the
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sample design. If the purpose of sampling is to characterize the 8.3.7 Sample collection sheet.
waste, the sample should be collected from the waste source 8.3.8 Sample containers, with lids and liners.
duringtheloadingorunloadingofthetruck.Thisallowsaccess 8.3.9 Chain of custody forms.
to all portions of the m
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Designation: D5658 − 95 (Reapproved 2006) D5658 − 13
Standard Practice for
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Sampling Unconsolidated Waste From Trucks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5658; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers several methods for collecting waste samples from trucks. These methods are adapted specifically for
sampling unconsolidated solid wastes in bulk loads using several types of sampling equipment.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific precautionary statements.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
D4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assurance and Quality
Control Planning and Implementation
D5451 Practice for Sampling Using a Trier Sampler
D5633 Practice for Sampling with a Scoop
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management D5681.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 authoritative sampling—a sample selected without regard to randomization.
3.1.2 paperwork—all required documentation, which may include manifests, waste profiles, sample labels, site forms, etc.
3.2.2 screening analysis—a preliminary qualitative or semi-quantitativesemiquantitative test that is designed to efficiently give
the user rapid and specific information about a waste that will aid in determining waste identification, process compatibility, and
safety in handling.
3.1.4 unconsolidated—for solid material, the characteristic of being uncemented or uncompacted, or both, and easily separated
into smaller particles.
3.2.3 waste profile—specific information about the waste including its properties and composition, chemical constituents, waste
codes, transportation information, etc.
3.1.6 work plan—a plan specific to a particular site, for conducting activities specified in the plan.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 The truck and its contents are inspected and appropriate sampling equipment is selected. A clean sampling device is then
used to scoop, core, or auger into the waste material. The sample or samples are collected and transferred to a sample container.
The sampling device is then cleaned and decontaminated or disposed of.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on Sampling
Techniques.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006April 1, 2013. Published October 2006April 2013. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20012006 as
D5658 – 95(2001).(2006). DOI: 10.1520/D5658-95R06.10.1520/D5658-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 This practice is intended for use in the waste management industries to collect samples of unconsolidated waste from trucks.
The sampling procedures described are general and should be used in conjunction with a site-specific work plan.
5.2 The purpose of collecting waste samples directly from a truck (rather than the waste source) is to verify (usually with
screening analyses) that the waste contained in the truck is the same or similar material from a waste source that has been
previously characterized and approved for treatment or disposal, or both.
6. Safety Precautions
6.1 Safety precautions must always be observed when sampling waste. The work plan must include a Worker Heal
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