Material Density Concrete: 145-150 pcf. Wood: 30-45 pcf. Drywall: 45-55 pcf. Metal: 480-490 pcf. Mixed debris: 80-100 pcf. Compaction factor: 0.5-0.7.
Volume Calculations Swell factor: 1.2-1.4. Void ratio: 0.3-0.5. Moisture content: 10-25%. Air space: 15-30%. Container utilization: 75-85%. Load factor: 0.8-0.9.
Classification Standards RCRA categories: I-IV. Hazard class: A-D. Toxicity: TCLP limits. Ignitability: >140°F. Reactivity: pH 2-12.5. Corrosivity: <5% metal loss/year.

Emissions Factors Dust generation: PM10 <150 μg/m³. VOC release: <50 ppm. Noise level: 85-95 dBA. Vibration: <0.5 in/s PPV. Ground movement: <0.2 in settlement.
Resource Recovery Metal recovery: 90-95%. Concrete recycling: 75-85%. Wood salvage: 40-60%. Glass recovery: 60-70%. Plastic reclamation: 30-40%. Energy value: 5000-8000 BTU/lb.
Contamination Control Asbestos threshold: <1%. Lead content: <0.5%. PCB limits: <50 ppm. Mercury: <0.2 mg/kg. Radiation: background +10%. Bioburden: <500 CFU/g.

Equipment Specifications Container capacity: 10-40 cy. Load limit: 80% volume. Weight capacity: 10-30 tons. Access clearance: 14' height. Turning radius: 45-60'. Drop zone: 20' min.
Transport Metrics Road weight limits: 80,000 lbs GVW. Axle loading: 34,000 lbs tandem. Stack height: 13'6" max. Load security: 10,000 lbs working load limit.
Site Management Sorting efficiency: 75-85%. Processing rate: 20-30 cy/hr. Storage density: 30-40 lb/ft³. Stockpile angle: 35-45°. Dust suppression: 0.5 gal/yd².

Safety Requirements Fall protection: >6'. Air monitoring: 15 min TWA. PPE level: C-D. Emergency response: 5 min. Containment rating: Class I-III. Decon zones: 3 stage.
Documentation Manifest accuracy: 99.9%. Weight verification: ±1%. Chain of custody: 4 copies. Photo documentation: 12 MP min. GPS tracking: 5m accuracy.
Quality Control Sampling frequency: 1/500 cy. Analysis turnaround: 24-72 hrs. QA/QC ratio: 10%. Field screening: 95% confidence. Lab validation: EPA methods.

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