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SECONDARY FIBER SPECIFICATIONS FOR HARDPACK-OCC 

Definition: Consists of corrugated containers and clean, sorted mixture of various qualities of recyclable paper. Other papers may not exceed 30%.

Prohibitive Materials may not exceed  ..................... 1%
Total Outthrows may not exceed  .......................... 3% 

The following definitions & guidelines were developed to provide our suppliers a better understanding of Rocktenn's Solvay Mill’s Material Quality requirements for the acceptance & recycling of Mixed Paper (MP)

SOURCE REQUIREMENTS: All Hardpack-OCC materials must be derived and collected in a manner consistent with meeting all specifications as listed below. Materials likely to contain excess outthrows or prohibitives, or materials likely to have been exposed to unacceptable contaminants must not be used.

PACKING REQUIREMENTS: All Hardpack-OCC must be baled with wire and weigh at least 500 pounds per bale. Bales packed with string, twine, or banding, and “gaylords” of mixed paper may be acceptable upon agreement by Rocktenn's Solvay Mill and supplier.

PROHIBITIVE MATERIALS: are defined as materials that by their presence, in excessive amounts may make the product unusable as the grade specifies, or materials that may damage the equipment.

PROHIBITIVE CONTAMINATES may include:

• Wood  • Metals 
• Glass  • Flour, potato, sugar bags 
• Plastic Bags  • Styrofoam 
• Shrink/Stretch Wrap • Mill wrappers/headers 
• Cans/Bottles  • Wax Corrugated Containers
• Dirt/Rocks • Plastic objects

 
OUTTHROW MATERIALS are defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated or are in such a form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified.”

OUTTHROW CONTAMINATES may include:

• Carrier Stock  • Foil coated boxes 
• Beer Mix • > 30% Other Papers
• Tube/Core Stock   

 
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS are defined as materials that by their presence, in any amount, may pose a threat to human health and safety. Primary concerns are for people who will handle the Hardpack-OCC, as well as for those who may use our final products for such things as food packaging.

UNACCEPTABLE CONTAMINATION in any quantity includes:

• Medical or Hazardous Waste  • Free Flowing Liquids 
• Poisonous or Deleterious Substances   • Food Waste


MOISTURE: If bales are excessively wet from water or other liquid, supplier may be subject to downgrade or moisture deduction.