A business example
A coatings manufacturer generates spent solvent and considers selling it to a scrap collector.
Waste identification
Describe the solvent waste and its composition or source.
Classification and handler
Assess the applicable waste category and the recipient's authorisation.
Movement record
Document quantities, storage and the permitted handling route.
What this shows
The fact that someone will pay for the material does not decide whether it is hazardous waste or whether that recipient may handle it.
What it is often confused with
Commercial scrap value does not make a waste stream non-hazardous.
What to look at in your business
Keep the classification basis, quantities, authorised handlers and movement records.
Context and further reading
CPCB hazardous-waste inventory guidelines explain the definition and category-based identification under the 2016 Rules. This plain-language summary does not classify a particular waste stream. Reference checked 2 October 2026.
This entry explains the business term. The related guide below provides the next layer of context; any applicable legal test depends on the transaction and relevant period.
Kosha.Services · Updated 2 October 2026