ASTM D7204-23 - Standard Practice for Sampling Waste Streams on Conveyors

1.1 This practice describes standard procedures for sampling waste on open and closed conveying systems and is applicable to any waste material that can be conveyed to a waste pile or container. The conveyor system can be a vertical (vertical lifts), sloped, or horizontal type.

1.2 This practice is intended for particles and slurries, which can be sampled using scoop, dipper, or shovel type samplers.

1.3 The practice is not intended for large size sample constituents, such as boulders, large rocks, and debris.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.