Act RCRA Sabrina Pittillo Training Objectives History of RCRA Define Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements Describe Proper Handling and Storage of Hazardous Waste Universal Waste and Used Oil ID: 910223
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Resource Conservation & Recovery
Act
RCRA
Sabrina Pittillo
Slide2Training Objectives
History of RCRA
Define
“Hazardous Waste”
Generator Requirements
Describe Proper Handling and Storage of Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste and Used Oil
Reporting and Recordkeeping
Training
Contingency Plans & Emergency Response
Slide3Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Enacted in 1976
– Amendment of the 1965 Solid Waste Disposal Act
Protecting human health and the natural environment from the potential hazards of
chemical wastesPromote energy conservation and protect natural resources **Eliminate/minimize the generation of hazardous waste, through source reduction and recyclingEnsuring the management of waste in an environmentally sound mannerEstablished “Cradle to Grave”
Slide4Events Leading to RCRA
Love Canal, NY
Hooker Chemical, 1941 – began dumping chemicals
99
th Street School, 1954 – built on old dump site1958 – Air pollution complaints began at school1970’s – Complaints at school and nearby houses led to emergency declarationTimes Beach, MONEPACCO generated oil spread on roads and other private propertiesDioxin contaminated – 1971Government spent 32 million to buy resident homes after numerous people and animals became sick
Slide5Disposal of Hazardous Waste
1975/1976
48 % unlined surface impoundments
30 % land disposal
6 % controlled incineration TodayIncineratorsCement kilnsRecyclersOther treatment
Slide6Definition of a Solid Waste
A waste is not a waste until
the determination is made that
it
can no longer be used (BUT you must be able to defend maintaining chemicals)Could be solid, liquid or gasDiscarded material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community activities. Any garbage or refuse
Includes materials that are to be
abandoned
Does this make it hazardous?
Slide7What is a
Hazardous Waste
?
Materials must first meet the definition of a solid waste to be a hazardous waste
. **A solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics may:Contributes to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illnessORPoses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed
Slide8Hazardous Waste Definition
A
subset of solid wastes
that pose potential threats to public health or the environment and meet any of the following
designations:Exhibits one or more characteristic (Ignitable, Corrosive, Reactive, and/or Toxic);Listed Waste (F, K, U or P);Generated by the treatment of hazardous waste; orIs contained in a hazardous waste
Slide9Types of Hazardous Waste Generated
Characteristic Waste:
D001 - Ignitable (< 140º F flashpoint
)
D002 - Corrosive (pH < 2 or > 12.5
)
D003 - Reactive (violent reactions with water
)
D004 - D043 - Toxic (benzene, pyridine, Hg
)
Slide10Listed Waste
F-List
Waste from non-specific
sources – 7 groups
F001 spent halogenated solvents used in degreasing K-ListWaste from specific sources – 13 industriesK002 – wastewater treatment sludge from the production of chrome yellow and orange pigmentsU-ListPure commercial grade chemicals unusedNon-acute hazardous wasteU165 NapthaleneP-ListPure commercial grade chemicals unusedAcute hazardous wasteEx. P121 = Zinc cyanide
Slide11Hazardous Waste Categories
All must have an EPA ID Number and follow EPA Regulations for the Category
Generators Category
LQG - >2,200
lbs / month or 1 quart of Acute Hazardous WasteSQG – 220-2,200 lbs / month and 180 day accumulationCESQG - <220 lbs / month and always less than 2,200 lbs at one timeStorage and other compliance requirements differ based on Generator CategoriesTreatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF)TransportersUniversal Waste Handlers
Slide12Determine Generator Status –
(>
1000 kg of hazardous waste per month)
*
Define types of hazardous waste generated
Meet waste storage requirements
Construction, security, leak detection, etc.
Maximum of 90 days of storage after container is deemed full
Inspections
Labeling
Training
Manifesting and DOT Requirements
Waste Minimization
Program
Meet
solid waste treatment and recycling standards: Profiling
Generator Requirements
Slide13Ensure drum is in good condition
–
check it!
Compatible with the waste: corrosives in plastic drums,
ignitables in steel drumsBefore adding waste to a container: Verify it is the correct container for your wasteKept closed at all times unless adding waste Closed means if it tips over waste will not spill out
If
collecting drips then the collection container should have a funnel or other system that satisfies the “Closed Requirement
”
Date the hazardous waste label immediately after container is full –
LEAVE
HEAD SPACE
Dated drum must be moved to the 90 Day Storage Area within 3
days
Hazardous Waste Container Requirements
Slide14Hazardous Waste Container Requirements
Waste Labels must clearly identify the waste and be
legible
No leaks, seeps, drips, drops, spills, etc.!
Containers should be in secondary containment and segregated by compatibilityIf you empty a chemical drum, it must be RCRA empty – rinsing the drum for reuse or recycling is mandatoryExceptions – water reactive chemicalsChemical containers that present a high hazard for cleaning
Slide15At or near point of generation and under control of Operator
Secondary containment should be provided and inspected regularly
Must have a hazard waste label identifying contents
Satellite accumulation maximum limits
55 gallons hazardous waste (total)
One Quart of acute (P waste)
Container is full
When any of these criteria are met MUST date container and move
to designated 90-Day storage
within 3 days
Satellite Accumulation Areas
Slide1690 Day Storage Area
Limited to 90 days in storage
*
Must have yellow hazard waste & DOT labels applied prior to shipment
All Containers MUST be datedMust have 2 feet of aisle space for inspectionLabels must be visible for view
Must be inspected at least every 7 days
Waste must be shipped by 90
th
day
Slide17Satellite Accumulation
Area
90
DAY
Accumulation
< Maximum volumes
(55g/1qt)
No Time Limit
Up to 90
Days
No Volume
Limit
Weekly
Inspection
Waste Storage Areas
Slide18Training Requirements
Who?
RCRA Employee:
Anyone
who is involved with the generation or management of hazardous waste:Selects a container, puts waste in a container or labels a containerMoves a container to storage or loads a waste truckSigns manifestsPerforms waste characterization or writes profileWrites plans or manages eventWhat?Elements of RCRAJob specific hazardous waste management proceduresContingency Plan
Slide19When?
Training must occur within six months of
employment or assignment to hazardous waste tasks
Refresher training is required annually
Includes how to properly handle hazardous wasteRCRA Employee Job Description must be signed by all RCRA EmployeesHow? (MUST BE DOCUMENTED!)ClassroomOn the job Computer based **Training Requirements
Slide20Laboratory Waste
Lab Pack
Small containers of waste
chemicals
Ex. HPLC vials containing solvents Sharps containersMetal containing waste
Liquid
Waste - consolidated
Small volumes such as HPLC
waste
Acid/base waste
Solid
Waste Contaminated with Hazardous Waste
Debris – PPE, weigh
boats, etc.
Slide21Used Oil
Any
oil
refined
from crude oil or any synthetic oil, that is used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities.Must be recycledIf mixed with a hazardous waste – becomes a hazardous wasteMust be labeled “Used Oil” and not “Waste Oil” (indicates hazardous waste mixture)Must identify the contents –what could mixed in the oil so that it can properly characterize for recycler
Slide22Universal Waste Management
Less Stringent Regulations – FEDERAL Program – States can add
Used Lamps (light bulbs,
flourescent
tubes, etc.)
Must be intact, not broken
Used Batteries
Includes hazardous waste batteries - Tape terminals for safety
Used Mercury Containing Equipment
Thermostats, thermometers, pressure gauges
Pesticides
Slide23Universal Waste
Management Accumulation
Rules
Must be in sturdy container suitable for shipment
Container must be closed and in good conditionLabeled properly – ex. “Used Lamps” or “Used Batteries”Dated when universal waste placed into containerAccumulation period less than 1 year
Slide24Other Wastes
CHECK WITH
YOUR STATE!
If
not recycled then these waste should be managed as a hazardous wasteConsumer Electronics (Computers, printers, copiers, tele-facsimiles, VCRs, stereos, televisions, and telecommunication devices)Oil Based Finishes (Oil based paints, lacquers, stains, aerosol paint cans)Light Fixture BallastsContaminated Wipes Exclusion (sent for laundering and disposal)Do your due diligence on the Recycler!
Slide25Hazardous Waste Spill Clean Up
ISOLATE the spill area.
PASS THE WORD and ALERT those people in adjacent areas to evacuate the area and direct people away from the spill area.
I
dentify the hazardous and physical properties of the leak or spill.What, where, when, how much, who?If it is safe and small volumes - Use absorbents, pads and pigs found in spill kits kept at strategic locations.
Be sure to wear appropriate PPE.
Spill clean up materials must be collected and managed as hazardous waste.
Complete and incident
report – to prevent reoccurrence
Slide26Contingency Plan
A
Large Quantity Generator must have a designated Emergency Coordinator responsible for emergency response.
At all times the Emergency Coordinator must be either on the premises or on call
In each area that hazardous waste is stored or handled the generator must post the following information or materials:The name and telephone number of the emergency coordinatorFire extinguishers and spill control material, and, if present, fire alarm; andThe telephone number of the fire department, unless the facility has a direct alarm.
Slide27Waste Minimization
Process modifications
Chemical substitution -
to less/non hazardous
Preventative maintenance Reuse of packaging material (1 time only)
Slide28Reporting and Recordkeeping
Biennial Waste Reports
: Generation
data, profiles of new hazardous wastes, drum storage activities, shipping accounts, destination of waste materials, etc.
Recordkeeping – minimum of 3 years: Manifests, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)Waste Generation RecordsTraining RecordsWaste ProfilesWaste Minimization ReportBiennial Waste Reports
Slide29COVID-19: New Processes for Industry
Visitors coming to
the site – answer the following
questions:
1. Were you in contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms in the past 15 days? □ Yes □ No *If yes, then sorry you are not allowed to enter. 2. Are you feeling ill/ have any of the following symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, cough, fever, a sore throat, exacerbated asthma? □ Yes □ No If yes, then sorry you are not allowed to enter.
3.
DO you have a temperature
above 38°C (100.5 °F)?
□ Yes □ No
OR take a compulsory
temperature measurement ……… °F
*
If yes, then sorry you are not allowed to
enter.
S
ignature
/Date: ________________________________
Slide30COVID-19: New Processes for Industry
Porta-johns for visitors not entering for business – i.e. truck drivers, lawn care services
Limited entrance of vendors or sales reps
Sanitizers stationed at entrances to building and around facility
Skype meetingsWork from homeReduction in services – fire extinguisher inspectionsFace to face training – VERY limitedFace coveringSubstantially more cleaning
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