On the declaration form, if shipping waste, the proper shipping name must be preceded by which word?

• A. Waste
• B. Hazardous
• C. Discarded
• D. Obsolete

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that waste materials must be clearly identified as waste on the declaration by prefixing the proper shipping name with the word “Waste.” This labeling convention makes it immediately clear to shippers, regulators, and handlers that the material is a waste stream and not a new product, which then guides the appropriate packaging, classification, and documentation for transport. For example, you would see “Waste solvents” or “Waste batteries” rather than just “Solvents” or “Batteries.” This prefix helps ensure correct regulatory treatment and routing for waste shipments. The other terms listed don’t serve this standardized signaling function in the declaration.