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

WPC

• 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

- 5555

- 911

Hazardous Waste Violation

[$37,000 PER INCIDENT,

PER ITEM, PER DAY]

Hazardous Waste Photos

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