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Waste Management. WM. Spills. Routine or Non-Routine Waste Generation Activities. Remediation/Construction Projects. Hazardous Waste. Hazardous waste is managed in a manner consistent with regulations 90 day generator Yearly County inspections with potential for violations
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Waste Management WM Spills Routine or Non-Routine Waste Generation Activities Remediation/Construction Projects
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
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
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
Emergency Response Incident /Spill Notification • Call • 5555 • 911
Hazardous Waste Violation [$37,000 per incident, per item, per day]