Waste Management Routine or Non-Routine Waste Generation Activities Remediation/Construction Projects Spills WM
Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste is managed in a manner consistent with regulations –90 day generator Yearly County inspections with potential for violations The Waste Management Group will assist with project planning and implementation Questions-WM is only a phone call away, ext#2399
WPCWPC Work Planning & Control -Planning is key -IMPORTANT: Lead time to deliver/pick- up waste containers -WM supports ALL projects on site!!
Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste storage issues identified by the County –Mandatory weekly inspections –Keep area clean and orderly –Containers closed except when adding waste –Keep training current –Keep FEPs current and have equipment and processes to prevent and manage spills (if needed); waste generators trained on FEP
Managing Hazarous Waste Obtain annual refresher training Label waste containers Use acceptable waste containers Segregate wastes Manage waste storage areas Conduct weekly inspections Obtain adequate spill response training
Waste Minimization: Key to Better Waste Management Do not mix wastes Segregate non-hazardous materials Recycle and reuse manufacturing materials Safely store hazardous products and containers Make a good faith effort Perform and record pollution prevention opportunity assessments
Waste Container Delivery/Pick-up Form
Hazardous Waste Label
Regulated (or Industrial) Waste Category Does not meet the regulatory definition of HW Examples of regulated waste include soils contaminated with very low levels of oil or polychlorinated biphenyls Strict management procedures may still apply Excluded from disposal to the municipal landfill
Class II (Regulated Waste)
Universal or Some Common HWs Batteries –Small, Household Batteries –Larger Batteries (Not Lead Acid Batteries) Light Bulbs (not Light Ballasts) Mercury-containing Equipment Thermometers Cathode Ray Tubes and Other Electronic Equipment
Universal Waste Label
Emergency Response Incident /Spill Notification Call
Hazardous Waste Violation [$37,000 PER INCIDENT, PER ITEM, PER DAY ]
Hazardous Waste Photos