ASTM D5013-18

Standard Practices for Sampling Wastes from Pipes and Other Point Discharges

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The procedure outlined in these practices are guides for obtaining descriptive samples of solid, semisolid, and liquid waste from flowing streams, and incorporate many of the same procedures and equipment covered in the Referenced Documents. These practices by themselves will not necessarily result in the collection of samples representative of the total waste mass. The degree to which samples describe a waste mass must be estimated by application of appropriate statistical methods and measures of quality assurance. It is recommended that those practices be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.
SCOPE
1.1 These practices provide guidance for obtaining samples of waste at discharge points from pipes, sluiceways, conduits, and conveyor belts. The following are included:    
Sections  
Practice A – Liquid or Slurry Discharges
Practice B – Solid or Semisolid Discharges  
7–9
10–12  
1.2 These practices are intended for situations in which there are no other applicable ASTM sampling methods (see Practices D140/D140M and D75/D75M) for the specific industry.  
1.3 These practices do not address flow and time-proportional samplers and other automatic sampling devices.  
1.4 Samples are taken from a flowing waste stream or moving waste mass and, therefore, are descriptive only within a certain period. The length of the period for which a sample is descriptive will depend on the sampling frequency and compositing scheme.  
1.5 It is recommended that these practices be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.  
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 5 for more information.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2018
• ICS: 13.030.01 - Wastes in general
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.02 - Sampling Techniques

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5013-16 - Standard Practices for Sampling Wastes from Pipes and Other Point Discharges
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Refers: ASTM D140/D140M-16(2023) - Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Refers: ASTM D75/D75M-19 - Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM E882-10(2016)e1 - Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2016
• Refers: ASTM E882-10(2016) - Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2016
• Refers: ASTM D140/D140M-16 - Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2016
• Refers: ASTM D140/D140M-15 - Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D140/D140M-14 - Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Refers: ASTM D75/D75M-13 - Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2013
• Refers: ASTM E882-10 - Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010
• Refers: ASTM D140/D140M-09 - Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Refers: ASTM D4687-95(2006) - Standard Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Refers: ASTM E882-87(2003) - Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Refers: ASTM D4687-95(2001) - Standard Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Refers: ASTM D4687-95 - Standard Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001

Overview

ASTM D5013-18: Standard Practices for Sampling Wastes from Pipes and Other Point Discharges is a key industry standard developed by ASTM International. This standard provides guidance for safely and effectively obtaining samples of solid, semisolid, and liquid wastes from flowing streams at discharge points such as pipes, sluiceways, conduits, and conveyor belts. The practices aim to ensure that samples collected from moving waste streams are sufficiently descriptive for subsequent chemical and physical analysis, supporting robust environmental, regulatory, and quality control objectives.

Key Topics

• Sampling Procedures: ASTM D5013-18 outlines two primary practices:
  • Practice A: For sampling liquid or slurry discharges using manual dipper samplers or other appropriate devices.
  • Practice B: For sampling solid or semisolid discharges, such as those found on conveyor belts, using scoops or shovels.
• Sample Representativeness: Samples captured represent the waste stream only during a specific period. The standard emphasizes that the degree of representativeness must be estimated using statistical methods and quality assurance measures.
• Planning and Quality Assurance: Users are encouraged to develop a detailed sampling plan, including:
  • Defining quality objectives
  • Selecting equipment compatible with the waste type
  • Ensuring proper cleaning to prevent cross-contamination
  • Incorporating quality control samples and procedures
• Labeling and Shipping: Detailed labeling, secure packaging, and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are addressed to maintain sample integrity and traceability.
• Safety Considerations: The standard highlights the importance of safety protocols during sampling operations, particularly regarding exposure to toxic substances and mechanical hazards.
• Limitations: ASTM D5013-18 does not cover automated, flow-proportional sampling devices and should be used when no more specific ASTM sampling methods apply to the industry.

Applications

ASTM D5013-18 is widely applied in various sectors, supporting environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and waste management operations. Typical use cases include:

• Industrial Facilities: Routine monitoring of effluent discharges to ensure regulatory compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements.
• Municipal Waste Management: Sampling waste streams from treatment plants, landfills, or process pipes to assess composition and environmental impact.
• Regulatory and Research Agencies: Collecting descriptive samples for waste characterization, chemical analysis, or physical property testing as part of site assessments or environmental studies.
• Laboratory Analysis: Enabling laboratories to obtain representative waste samples for accurate measurement of constituents, contaminants, or hazardous substances.
• Quality Control Programs: Supporting audits and quality management systems in waste handling and disposal operations.

By using the practices in ASTM D5013-18, organizations can improve the reliability and repeatability of waste sampling, reducing uncertainty in test results and supporting better decision-making.

Related Standards

For holistic waste sampling and analysis, ASTM D5013-18 references and complements several related standards:

• ASTM D4687 – Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling: Recommended for developing complete sampling design and planning protocols.
• ASTM E882 – Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory: Provides essential guidance on laboratory quality assurance.
• ASTM D75/D75M – Practice for Sampling Aggregates: Relevant for industries where aggregate materials are present.
• ASTM D140/D140M – Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials: Used when sampling bituminous and asphalt-containing waste streams.
• EPA SW-846 – Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency methods commonly used alongside ASTM practices.

ASTM D5013-18 plays a vital role in the safe, consistent, and accurate sampling of waste from diverse discharge points, supporting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance across industries.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5013 − 18
Standard Practices for
Sampling Wastes from Pipes and Other Point Discharges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5013; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 These practices provide guidance for obtaining samples
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
of waste at discharge points from pipes, sluiceways, conduits,
D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
and conveyor belts. The following are included:
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
Sections
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the
Practice A – Liquid or Slurry Discharges 7–9
Practice B – Solid or Semisolid Discharges 10–12
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
1.2 These practices are intended for situations in which 2.2 EPA Standard:
there are no other applicable ASTM sampling methods (see EPA-SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Practices D140/D140M and D75/D75M) for the specific indus- Physical/Chemical Methods
try.
3. Summary of Practices
1.3 These practices do not address flow and time-
3.1 The variability of the waste stream is first determined
proportional samplers and other automatic sampling devices.
basedon:(1)knowledgeoftheprocessesproducingthestream,
1.4 Samples are taken from a flowing waste stream or
or (2) the results of a preliminary investigation of the waste
moving waste mass and, therefore, are descriptive only within
stream’s variability. A sampling design is then developed that
a certain period. The length of the period for which a sample is
considers the waste stream’s variability, the time frame the
descriptive will depend on the sampling frequency and com-
sample is to represent, and the precision and accuracy required
positing scheme.
for waste analysis or testing. The actual sampling procedure
consists of obtaining several grab samples from the moving
1.5 It is recommended that these practices be used in
stream or mass for analysis or testing.
conjunction with Guide D4687.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The procedure outlined in these practices are guides for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
obtaining descriptive samples of solid, semisolid, and liquid
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
waste from flowing streams, and incorporate many of the same
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
procedures and equipment covered in the Referenced Docu-
See Section 5 for more information.
ments. These practices by themselves will not necessarily
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
result in the collection of samples representative of the total
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
waste mass. The degree to which samples describe a waste
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
mass must be estimated by application of appropriate statistical
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
methods and measures of quality assurance. It is recommended
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
that those practices be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Management and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Sampling Techniques. the ASTM website.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally AvailablefromUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),William
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D5013 – 16. DOI: Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460,
10.1520/D5013-18. http://www.epa.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D5013 − 18
5. Hazards thewaste.Inothercases,resultsfromprevioussamplingefforts
can be used to estimate waste composition and variability. A
5.1 In all sampling practices, safety should be the first
preliminary pilot sampling effort may be necessary to establish
consideration. Personnel involved in the sampling should be
the waste composition prior to designing the primary sampling
fully aware of, and take precautions against, the presence of
program. Procedures for estimating sample variability and for
toxic or corrosive gases, the potential for contact with toxic or
establishing a sampling design are provided in Guide D4687.
corrosive liquids or solids, and the dangers of moving belts,
conveyors, or other mechanical equipment. Guidance on waste
6.4 The sampling design should include quality assurance
sampling safety can be found in Guide D4687.
procedures. At the least, this should include the following:
6.4.1 Sample handling quality control by carrying a blank
6. Sampling Design
sample through all of the sampling and analytical steps, and
6.1 The frequency of sampling and the number of compos-
6.4.2 User should be aware of the laboratories’ internal
ites required to obtain a sample of the waste will depend on the
quality control procedures. More rigorous quality assurance/
following:
quality control procedures may be required, depending on the
6.1.1 Time variability of the waste composition,
particular data quality objectives of the sampling program. For
6.1.2 Time span which the sample is to represent, and
further information on quality assurance/quality control, see
6.1.3 Precision of waste analysis that is required, for
Guide E882 and EPA-SW-846.
example, if a hazardous constituent is present in the waste at
6.5 A sampling plan should be prepared prior to sampling.
levelsneartheregulatorylimitoranotherlimitofconcern,then
The plan should describe such things as: (1) safety procedures;
better precision will be required than if the levels are well
(2) sampling design, including number and location of
below or well above the limits of concern.
samples; (3) data quality objectives and quality assurance
6.2 The processes that produce the waste will largely dictate
procedures; (4) apparatus; (5) sampling procedures; and (6)
the variability in the composition of the waste. If the processes
sampling labeling and handling. The details of the sampling
are known to be constant and reliable, then fewer samples
procedure should cons
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Designation: D5013 − 16 D5013 − 18
Standard Practices for
Sampling Wastes from Pipes and Other Point Discharges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5013; 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 These practices provide guidance for obtaining samples of waste at discharge points from pipes, sluiceways, conduits, and
conveyor belts. The following are included:
Sections
Practice A—Liquid or Slurry Discharges 7 through 9
Practice B—Solid or Semisolid Discharges 10 through 12
Practice A – Liquid or Slurry Discharges 7–9
Practice B – Solid or Semisolid Discharges 10–12
1.2 These practices are intended for situations in which there are no other applicable ASTM sampling methods (see Practices
D140D140/D140M and D75D75/D75M) for the specific industry.
1.3 These practices do not address flow and time-proportional samplers and other automatic sampling devices.
1.4 Samples are taken from a flowing waste stream or moving waste mass and, therefore, are descriptive only within a certain
period. The length of the period for which a sample is descriptive will depend on the sampling frequency and compositing scheme.
1.5 It is recommended that these practices be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 5 for more information.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D140D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
2.2 Other Document:EPA Standard:
EPA-SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods
3. Summary of Practices
3.1 The variability of the waste stream is first determined based onon: (1) knowledge of the processes producing the stream,
or (2) the results of a preliminary investigation of the waste stream’s variability. A sampling design is then developed that considers
the waste stream’s variability, the time frame the sample is to represent, and the precision and accuracy required for waste analysis
or testing. The actual sampling procedure consists of obtaining several grab samples from the moving stream or mass for analysis
or testing.
These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on Sampling
Techniques.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2016Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2016October 2018. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20092016
as D5013 – 89 (2009).D5013 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D5013-16.10.1520/D5013-18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available at https://www.epa.gov/hw-sw846.from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20460, http://www.epa.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D5013 − 18
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The procedure outlined in these practices are guides for obtaining descriptive samples of solid, semisolid, and liquid waste
from flowing streams, and incorporate many of the same procedures and equipment covered in the Referenced Documents. These
practices by themselves will not necessarily result in the collection of samples representative of the total waste mass. The degree
to which samples describe a waste mass must be estimated by application of appropriate statistical methods and measures of quality
assurance. It is recommended that those practices be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.
5. Hazards
5.1 In all sampling practices, safety should be the first consideration. Personnel involved in the sampling should be fully aware
of, and take precautions against, the presence of toxic or corrosive gases, the potential for contact with toxic or corrosive liquids
or solids, and the dangers of moving belts, conveyors, or other mechanical equipment. Guidance on waste sampling safety can be
found in Guide D4687.
6. Sampling Design
6.1 The frequency of sampling and the number of composites required to obtain a sample of the waste will depend on the
following:
6.1.1 Time variability of the waste composition,
6.1.2 Time span which the sample is to represent, and
6.1.3 Precision of waste analysis that is required, for example, if a hazardous constituent is present in the waste at levels near
the regulatory limit or another limit of concern, then better precision will be required than if the levels are well below or well above
the limits of concern.
6.2 The processes that produce the waste will largely dictate the variability in the composition of the waste. If the processes are
known to be constant and reliable, then fewer samples should be required than from a highly variable process.
6.3 To obtain a descriptive sample of the waste, the concentration levels and approximate variation in the waste composition
should first be estimated. In some cases, a rough estimate can be made based on knowledge of the processes that produce the waste.
In other cases, results from previous sampling efforts can be used to estimate waste composition and variability. A preliminary pilot
sampling effort may be necessary to establish the waste composition prior to designing the primary sampling program. Procedures
for estimating sample variability and for establishing a sampling design are provided in Guide D4687.
6.4 The sampling design should include quality assurance procedures. At the least, this should include the following:
6.4.1 Sample handling quality control by carrying a blank sample through all of the sampling and analytical steps, and
6.4.2 User should be aware of the laboratories’ internal quality control procedures. More rigorous quality assurance/quality
control procedures may be required, depending on the particular goals data quality objectives of the sampling program. For further
information on quality assurance/quality control, see Guide E882 and EPA-SW-846.
6.5 A sampling pla
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