Practice question

If a vehicle is carrying empty, uncleaned packaging (such as empty drums or IBCs that previously contained Class 3 liquids), how must this be described in the transport document?

As 'Standard commercial plastic waste'
With the words 'EMPTY PACKAGING', 'EMPTY RECEPTACLE', or 'EMPTY IBC' followed by the class hazard details (e.g., 'EMPTY PACKAGING, 3')
They do not need to be described as they are empty
As 'Non-hazardous industrial scrap'

Answer: B — With the words 'EMPTY PACKAGING', 'EMPTY RECEPTACLE', or 'EMPTY IBC' followed by the class hazard details (e.g., 'EMPTY PACKAGING, 3')

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