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FDFiber drums.FERROUS METALS (FE)magnetic metals which are predominantly composed of iron.FLBFluorescent light bulbs.FLOW CONTROL LAWLocal ordinance controlling, or giving a municipal official authority to control, the collection and/or disposal of municipal solid waste produced in a specific geographical area.FORCED DEPOSITRequires a monetary deposit on beverage containers which is returned to the consumer when the containers are returned to the retailer.FLY ASHA fine residue, left after trash is burned in an incinerator, which can be carried in the air. It can contain harmful or toxic substances such as dioxins, lead and mercury.FRFreon.FRONT END SEPARATIONA system in which certain materials removed from the waste stream are directed toward a specific recovery system such as recycling or waste to energy incineration.FSBFerrous steel beams only. |
