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Nonpressure Pipe
Nonpressure pipe is used throughout the United States as drainage pipe and conduit in construction, communications, municipal, industrial, agricultural, and mining applications. Nonpressure pipe containing steel, plastic, or cement can be made from recovered materials.
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Recommended Recovered Materials
Content Ranges
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Product Specifications
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Product Information
- Additional Links
Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges:
EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) recommends recycled-content levels for purchasing nonpressure pipe as shown in the table below.
| Material | Postconsumer Content (%) | Total Recovered Materials Content (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel 1 |
16
67 |
25-30
100 |
| HDPE | 100 | 100 |
| PVC | 5-15 | 25-100 |
| Cement | Refer to the cement and concrete specifications. | |
¹The recommended recovered materials content levels for steel in this table reflect the fact that the designated item can be made from steel manufactured in either a Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) or an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Steel from the BOF process contains 25% - 30% total recovered steel, of which, 16% is postconsumer steel. Steel from the EAF process contains a total of 100% recovered steel, of which, 67% is postconsumer steel.
Product Specifications:
Learn more about specifications for nonpressure pipe containing recovered materials.
Product Information:
Database
of Manufacturers and Suppliers
This database identifies manufacturers and suppliers
of nonpressure pipe containing recovered materials.
Additional Links:
2007
Buy-Recycled Series: Construction Products (PDF) (11 pp, 104K, About PDF)
This fact sheet highlights the construction products
designated in the CPG and includes recommended
recovered-content levels and a list of resources.
Technical
Background Document
This background document includes EPA's product
research on nonpressure pipe as well as a more detailed
overview of the history and regulatory requirements of the
CPG process.
