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Retail Waste Working Group meeting

Explore key topics on hazardous waste management and retail waste reduction. Discuss findings and recommendations following SB 423 directives by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Engage with stakeholders and propose solutions for surplus consumer products.

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Retail Waste Working Group meeting

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  1. Retail Waste Working Group meeting Hazardous Waste Management ProgramCalifornia Department of Toxic Substances Control November 4, 2016

  2. Agenda Overview of SB 423 Working Group Composition Key Discussion Items Process and Timeline Sharing Information Meeting Schedule / Next steps

  3. Overview of SB 423 (Bates, Chapter 771, Statutes of 2016) Section 25218.14, Health and Safety Code Approved on September 28, 2016 DTSC to convene a Retail Waste Working Group to consider and make findings and recommendations for: management of surplus household consumer products, waste reduction opportunities and waste management requirements Report findings/recommendations by June 1, 2017

  4. Ca Retailer Association • CVS, Walmart and Ralphs • Consumer Specialty Products Assoc. • Personal Care Products Council • Consumer Health Products Association • Inmar • DTSC, CalReycle, Dept. Public Health • EPA • Attorney General, District Attorneys • Legislative Staff • CUPAs • Non Governmental Organizations Proposed Steering Committee

  5. Point of Generation • When is it waste? • Should it be waste? • Role of Reverse Distribution • Management of Over the Counter • Medical waste • Non-hazardous waste Key Discussion Topics

  6. Hazardous Waste Determination • Data vs knowledge • Availability of data • Aquatic toxicity test • Quantities • Total unsold products • How much is medical or hazardous waste? • Disposal requirements ContinuedKey Discussion Topics

  7. process and Timeline

  8. Sharing Information

  9. Meeting Schedule and Next Steps

  10. Contact Information Neena Sahasarabudhe retail@dtsc.ca.gov (916) 324-8660

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