Resource Conservation & Recovery - PowerPoint Presentation

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Resource Conservation & Recovery

Act

RCRA

Sabrina Pittillo

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Training 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

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Resource 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”

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Events 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

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Disposal of Hazardous Waste

1975/1976

48 % unlined surface impoundments

30 % land disposal

6 % controlled incineration TodayIncineratorsCement kilnsRecyclersOther treatment

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Definition 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?

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What 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

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Hazardous 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

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Types 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

)

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Listed 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

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Hazardous 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

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Determine 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

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Ensure 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

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Hazardous 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

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At 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

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90 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

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Satellite Accumulation

Area

90

DAY

Accumulation

< Maximum volumes

(55g/1qt)

No Time Limit

Up to 90

Days

No Volume

Limit

Weekly

Inspection

Waste Storage Areas

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Training 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

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When?

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

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Laboratory 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.

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Used 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

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Universal 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

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Universal 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

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Other 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!

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Hazardous 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

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Contingency 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.

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Waste Minimization

Process modifications

Chemical substitution -

to less/non hazardous

Preventative maintenance Reuse of packaging material (1 time only)

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Reporting 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

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COVID-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: ________________________________

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COVID-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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