TCLP / RCRA 8 Testing

Hazardous or Not.
Know Before You Dispose.

Three panels. Waste characterization you can put on a manifest. Determines whether demolition debris, soil, and industrial waste requires a licensed hazardous facility.

EPA Method 1311 SW-846 RCRA Hazardous Waste D004–D011 Codes Accredited Partners
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Background

What Is TCLP / RCRA 8?

The test that determines if your waste goes to a subtitle D landfill — or a hazardous facility.

TCLP = Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure. EPA Method 1311.

Simulates how contaminants leach from solid waste into groundwater in a landfill environment.

RCRA 8 = the eight metals regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

If leachate exceeds regulatory limits, the waste is classified as hazardous (D004–D011) and requires a licensed hazardous waste facility.

Required before disposing of demolition debris, soil, industrial waste, and other solids — anywhere RCRA applies.

The 8 RCRA Metals & Regulatory Limits

Limits per EPA SW-846 / 40 CFR Part 261.24

D004 Arsenic 5.0 mg/L
D005 Barium 100.0 mg/L
D006 Cadmium 1.0 mg/L
D007 Chromium 5.0 mg/L
D008 Lead 5.0 mg/L
D009 Mercury 0.2 mg/L
D010 Selenium 1.0 mg/L
D011 Silver 5.0 mg/L
Service menu

Three Panels. One Decision.

Analyzed through accredited partner laboratories.

Panel 1

RCRA 8Metals

EPA 1311 + SW-846 6010D / 7470

8 metals
Matrix
Solids, soil, debris, sludge
Best For
Demolition debris · Soil disposal · Waste characterization for landfill acceptance
Turnaround
5–7 business days
Panel 2

TCLPVOCs

EPA 1311 + SW-846 8260D

25+ VOCs
Matrix
Solids, soil, sludge
Best For
Sites with solvent, fuel, or chlorinated compound contamination · Underground storage tank (UST) closures
Turnaround
5–7 business days
Panel 3

TCLPFull Suite

EPA 1311 + 6010D / 8260D / 8270D

Metals + VOCs + SVOCs
Matrix
Solids, soil, industrial waste, mixed debris
Best For
Unknown waste composition · Mixed industrial sites · Comprehensive disposal documentation
Turnaround
7–10 business days

Not sure which panel covers your waste stream? Send us a message — one reply, right panel.

Decision guide

Which Panel Covers Your Job?

Match your site type to the right analysis — before you pull the sample.

Demolition debris, concrete, drywall, or building materials Standard for pre-demolition and disposal characterization — most landfills require it.
RCRA 8 Metals
Soil from industrial site, painted surfaces, or metal-bearing waste Lead, chromium, and arsenic are the primary concerns in industrial soil and coatings.
RCRA 8 Metals
Site with solvent spill, UST closure, or chlorinated compound history Volatile organics leach from impacted soil — required for UST closure and brownfield clearance.
TCLP VOCs
Unknown or mixed industrial waste — landfill won’t accept without full characterization Covers metals + VOCs + SVOCs — gives you a defensible manifest regardless of waste history.
TCLP Full Suite
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TCLP/RCRA 8 is not the same as lead-in-soil or asbestos-in-soil testing. Those tests assess exposure risk and fiber presence — not disposal classification under RCRA. See our Lead in Soil and Asbestos Waste Solids pages.

Field sampling requirements

Sample Integrity Starts in the Field.

TCLP sample integrity starts in the field — these errors invalidate results. IRIS provides everything you need in the kit.

USE / DO
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Lab-supplied, pre-cleaned wide-mouth glass jars (1L or 500 mL)
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Stainless steel or chrome-plated trowel — decontaminated between samples
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Representative grab sample: minimum 100g solid material
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Fill to 90%+ capacity — minimize headspace
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Chain of Custody (COC) completed before shipment
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Refrigerate at 4°C — ship overnight same day collected
DO NOT
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Plastic containers — VOC analytes sorb to plastic, biasing results low
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Aluminum tools — interfere with metals analysis
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Composite or pooled samples — each sample must be discrete
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Overfill containers — compressed headspace can volatilize VOC target compounds
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Delay shipment past 48 hours — holding time for VOCs is critical
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Collect in direct sunlight or elevated heat — degrades volatile fraction

IRIS provides pre-cleaned glass jars, COC forms, and pre-paid shipping labels with every kit.

Process

How It Works

Four steps from order to disposal documentation.

01

Order Your Kit

Select your panel. IRIS ships pre-cleaned glass jars, COC form, and a pre-paid FedEx overnight label directly to your job site or office.

Order Kit →
02

Collect & Complete COC

Sample per the protocol included in your kit. Fill COC with site ID, waste description, matrix, and panel requested. Sign and seal all containers.

03

Ship Overnight

Pre-paid label included. VOC samples must ship same day collected — holding time is 48 hours. Refrigerate at 4°C until pick-up.

04

Receive Report + Codes

Certified report with RCRA hazardous codes (D004–D011) or non-hazardous clearance — ready to go on your disposal manifest.

Ready to Characterize Your Waste?

Get Your Sampling Kit & Shipping Label

We send pre-cleaned glass jars, a completed COC form, and a pre-paid overnight shipping label — to your job site or office.

Order Kit + Shipping Label → Submit a CoC

What’s included in every kit

Pre-cleaned glass jars Chain of Custody form Pre-paid FedEx overnight label Sampling instruction card