Section 21-801. PAPER BAGS FOR UNCOMPACTED SOLID WASTE

 

801.1Paper bags shall be fabricated from new and unused wet-strength kraft paper, wholly extensible or wholly non-extensible or equivalent.

 

801.2All wet-strength paper shall be distinctly marked on the outer surface for identification by longitudinal stripes spaced not less than two inches (2 in.) nor more than ten inches (10 in.) apart across the paper width, and each stripe shall be not less than one eighth inch (1/8 in.) in width. No other grade of paper used in the bags shall be striped in this manner.

 

801.3For multi-ply bags, the identification marking shall appear on the external surface of the bag.

 

801.4The non-extensible paper used to construct single-ply or multi-ply bags shall be a nominal basis weight of one hundred pounds (100 lbs.) per five hundred (500) sheets, and a minimum basis weight of ninety-five pounds (95 lbs.) per five hundred (500) sheets. The size of each sheet is twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24 in. x 36 in.).

 

801.5The extensible or equivalent paper used to construct single-ply or multi-ply bags shall have a nominal basis weight of ninety pounds (90 lbs.) per five hundred (500) sheets, and a minimum basis of eighty-five and one-half pounds (85.5 lbs.) per five hundred (500) sheets. The size of each sheet is twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24 in. x 36 in.).

 

801.6Minimum tensile energy absorptions for dry and wet extensible or equivalent paper used in single and multi-ply bags are set forth in Table I:

 

Table I - Minimum Tensile Energy Absorption - Extensible
Single-ply or Multiply Bags   Cross direction or paper   Cross direction plus machine direction of paper	Dry   9.3 ft. lb./ft.2   30.8 ft. lb./ft.2	Wet   2.7 ft. lb./ft.2   Not Specified

 

801.7Minimum tensile breaking strengths for dry and wet non-extensible paper used in single and multi-ply bags are set forth in Table II.

 

Table II - Minimum Tensile Breaking Strength - Non-Extensible
Single-ply or Multiply Bags   Cross direction or paper   Cross direction plus machine direction of paper	Dry   34.0 lbs./in. width   95 0 lbs./in. width	Wet   9.0 lbs./in. width   Not Specified

 

801.8The method of testing for nominal and minimum basis weight shall be the TAPPI Standard Method T-410 which shall be conducted in accordance with §4 of Federal Specification UU-S-48e.

 

801.9Tensile breaking strength and tensile energy absorption tests shall be performed according to TAPPI STANDARD METHODS T-404, T-456, and T-494.

 

801.10Wet tensile breaking strength and tensile energy absorption are to be determined by using one inch width specimens that have been immersed in water for two (2) hours at seventy-three degrees (73° F.), ± 3.5° F.

 

801.11Any adhesive used for seams and closures shall meet the water resistant requirements for Federal Specification UU-S-48e.

 

801.12The strength of any stitching on the ends of sewn bags shall be not less than that of 12/5 cotton needle thread and 12/4 cotton looper thread or equivalent.

 

801.13The usable capacity of bags shall not exceed four cubic feet (4 ft.3).

 

801.14Measurement of capacity shall be determined by application of the following formula, applying the prescribed measurements of the unfilled bag.

 

Cubic Foot Capacity equals [T=0.4 (F+G)]×[F+G2]

Where:  T equals Inside tube length of bags (in inches)

        F equals Inside face width of bag (in inches)

        G equals Inside gusset width of bag (in inches)

 

801.15No restrictions are made on bag dimensions provided that they do not deviate from the prescribed dimensions by more than the following tolerances:

 

Width:± 3/16 inches;

 

Bottom:± 3/16 inches; and

 

Length:±1/4 inches.

 

801.16All bag packaging shall be labelled with the Universal Product Code (UPC) or the stock number or the item number imprinted on the bag.

 

801.17The display of UPC, stock, or item numbers on bag packaging shall be considered the manufacturer's certification that the bags and all bags contained in the packages conform to the specifications and testing procedures prescribed in this chapter.

 

801.18All bag packaging shall have marked on each bag the name and address of the principal place of business of the manufacturer or distributor of the packaging and a code identifying the date and location of the manufacture of the bag.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 26 DCR 6221 (January 5, 1979), incorporating text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 359 (November 3, 1978); 5T DCRR §§6(a)-(f) (September 21, 1970).