1 Hazardous Waste Storage

2 Environmental Health Requirements “Store the waste in a manner that does not threaten human health or the environment.”

3 Tanks & Containers Hazardous wastes must be stored in tanks or containers Containers are portable Tanks are stationary

4 Container Management Good Condition Closed Chemically compatible

5 Container Management, cont’d. Under Cover if Outside Impervious Surface No Floor Drains

6 Container Management Can only accumulate in containers and tanks –Good condition –Closed –Chemically compatible –Impervious surface –No floor drains –Under cover (outside) Inspection logs –Containers – weekly –Tanks – daily Adequate aisle space –Not less than 2 feet (adjacent)

7 Container Marking “Hazardous Waste” Description of Contents Beginning Accumulation Date EPA or State Waste Code ACCESSIBLE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTENTS: DATE: WASTE CODE: Acetone F003 11/21/06

8 Storage Time <90 days from first drop except for  FQG Satellite Storage  F006 Sludge  Waiver

9 Storage Requirements Containers holding ignitable or reactive waste must be at least 50 feet from the facility’s property line. Incompatible wastes must not be stored in the same container! 50 Feet Hazardous waste stored outside must be at least 50 feet from surface waters. Merrimack River

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11 Storage Requirements Hazardous waste must not be stored in an unwashed container that once held an incompatible material. Storage containers that are near each other and hold incompatible waste must be separated by a dike, berm, wall or other device.

12 Outdoor Storage Security Measures An artificial or natural barrier, which completely surrounds the storage area A means to control entry at all times DANGER Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out at each entrance A sign with

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