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Introduction to Managing Hazardous Waste

Introduction to Managing Hazardous Waste. Presented by: Steven Shaffer, CHMM Industrial Hygienist. Objectives. Describe the major components of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Explain how to identify, and accumulate, hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA

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Introduction to Managing Hazardous Waste

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  1. Introduction to ManagingHazardous Waste Presented by: Steven Shaffer, CHMM Industrial Hygienist

  2. Objectives • Describe the major components of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) • Explain how to identify, and accumulate, hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA • Describe how to properly label and prepare hazardous waste for disposal • Introduce generator status requirements

  3. I. What is the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)?

  4. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The mission of the U.S.E.P.A. is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment -- air, water, land, upon which life depends. - 1999 EPA strategic plan -

  5. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) • Enacted in 1976 by EPA as an amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) • Main objectives: • Protect human health & the environment • conserve valuable material & energy resources • Established "Cradle-to-grave" management and tracking of hazardous waste • EPA inspectors have same authority as FBI/ATF

  6. RCRA Administration • EPA administers RCRA • States may be authorized by the EPA • Iowa does not administer state program • RCRA program in Iowa is administered directly by the EPA Region VII, in Kansas City, Kansas

  7. USEPA Regions

  8. II. Identification of Chemical Hazardous Waste

  9. Two Steps of Hazardous Waste Management 1. What is hazardous waste? 2. How do I collect my hazardous waste?

  10. What is Hazardous Waste? • Used Chemicals • Expired chemicals • Old chemicals without expiration dates • Waste “test” • What is this chemical? • How do I use it? • How often is it used? • Is the material still suitable for its intended use?

  11. Ignitable Toxic Reactive Corrosive Criteria for Determining Hazardous Waste • Listed (EPA activity) • Characteristics (generator activity)

  12. Listed Waste • Unused or off-specification materials • U-List, Toxic and other • P-List, Acutely toxic materials • Used material or mixture of solvents • F-list, Hazardous waste from nonspecific sources, spent solvents • D-list, toxic materials

  13. Characteristic Waste • Ignitable • Flammable liquids, flashpoint < 60 C (140 F) • Oxidizers, Organic Peroxides, Flammable compressed gasses • Any material, other than a liquid, that is capable of spontaneous and sustained combustion under standard temperature and pressure. • Corrosive • Aqueous liquids with a pH < 2 or pH > 12 • Inorganic acids, Organic acids, Bases

  14. Characteristic Waste Cont. • Reactive • Materials which can react violently or create toxic fumes. • Sulfides,Cyanides, Peroxide formers, Alkali metals, Dinitro, Trinitro compounds, Carbonyl compounds, isocyanates, and perchlorate crystal formers • Toxic • This includes 8 heavy metals, 10 pesticides, and 21 organic compounds. • D-list

  15. III. PackagingHazardous Waste

  16. Packaging Your Waste for Disposal • Compatible containers • Lids • Screw-cap containers are best • Labeled

  17. Labeling • Label all chemical waste containers with the word “Hazardous Waste", e.g., “Hazardous Waste, Acetone" • Permanent labels • Utilize proper chemical name or common names • Do not use formulas, symbols or structural configurations • State active ingredients when using trade names

  18. Waste Segregation • Compatible • Inorganic vs. organic • Halogenated vs. non-halogenated • Pump oil • Compressed gas cylinders • Sharps in puncture-proof containers (needles, syringes, razor blades)

  19. Unknown Chemicals • Unknowns are serious EPA violations • Prevention of Unknowns • Maintain legible labels • Review and rotate chemical stock • Keep proper inventory records

  20. Empty Containers • A container is empty if all wastes have been removed using common practices for the type of container. • Triple rinse P-listed waste containers and handle rensate as hazardous waste. • Remove label. • Dispose of empty containers in the normal refuse.

  21. IV. GeneratorStatus

  22. Generator Status • Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator • Small Quantity Generator • Large Quantity Generator

  23. Generator Requirements Cont. • Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) • Identify all Hazardous Waste generated • Send all hazardous waste to a permitted hazardous waste management facility.

  24. Generator Status Cont. • Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) • Generate < 100 Kg Hazardous Waste and < 1 Kg P - list in a calendar month • Accumulate no more than 1,000 Kg of Hazardous Waste at any time

  25. Generator Requirements Cont. • Small Quantity Generator (SQG) • Register, obtain EPA ID number • Comply with Hazardous Waste container requirements in 40 CFR 265. • Meet requirements of Satellite Accumulation Areas, (SAA) • Provide an Emergency Response Coordinator • Post the name and phone number of emergency response coordinator, location of spill kit, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and fire department number near phone

  26. SQG Requirements Cont. • Ensure employees know how to respond to emergencies and how to handle hazardous waste • Establish record keeping on: • Procedures for waste characterization • Documentation on generator status • Registration • Manifests • Container inspection • Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) • Correspondence with local emergency responders

  27. Generator Requirements • Large Quantity Generator (LQG) • Register, obtain EPA ID number • Comply with Hazardous Waste container requirements in 40 CFR 265. • Meet requirements of Satellite Accumulation Areas, (SAA) and accumulation areas • Prepare a Contingency Plan • Develop and implement a formal training program • Maintain record keeping as a SQG and include training records, contingency planning, and biannual reporting.

  28. Summary of Generator Status

  29. How do I dispose of my waste? • If you are LQG or SQG you must use an Environmental Services company. • If you are CESQG you can use the Household Hazardous Materials Regional Collection Centers • Iowa waste exchange program

  30. HHM Regional Collection Centers

  31. Resources • Iowa Waste Reduction Center • www.iwrc.org/index.htm • Iowa Waste Exchange • www.iowadnr.com/waste/iwe/index.html • Iowa DNR • www.iowadnr.com • Regional Collection Centers • www.iowadnr.com/waste/hhm/index.html • EPA Region 7 • www.era.gov/Region7

  32. Questions???

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