Regulated Waste Management Training

Training Objectives Learn how to safely manage chemical wastes Learn the importance of personal protective equipment Learn what actions to take in an emergency or spill involving hazardous waste Learn the importance of waste minimization

What is a Hazardous Waste? A hazardous waste is a waste that is either: Listed as a waste by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or Characteristic waste Ignitable Corrosive Reactive Toxic

Characteristic Hazardous Waste Ignitable Flash point less than 140oF Examples include: Gasoline, Alcohols, Acetone, Toluene, Xylene, Enamel Paints

Characteristic Hazardous Waste Corrosive pH less than or equal to 2.0 pH more than or equal to 12.5 Examples include: Acids, Rust Removers, Hydroxides, Drain Cleaners

Characteristic Hazardous Waste Reactive Unstable and explodes under certain conditions such as heat and pressure Releases toxic gases on decomposition (esp. cyanides or sulfides) Reacts violently with water Examples include: Picric Acids, Ethyl Ethers, Sulfide Wastes, Dinitro Compounds, Cyanides

Characteristic Hazardous Waste Toxic Fails Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Test. TCLP duplicates landfill conditions. Examples include: Wastes with Heavy Metals, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides

Listed Hazardous Waste Wastes produced by specific manufacturing or industrial sources. B-listed wastes contain PCB > 50 ppm (i.e., Electron Microscope Oil, Transformer Oil) F-listed wastes are from specific waste-generating activities (i.e., Solvent Cleaning and Degreasing, Solvent Recycling, etc.) P-listed wastes are acutely toxic wastes (i.e., Osmium Tetroxide)

Listed Hazardous Waste Wastes produced by specific manufacturing or industrial sources (cont’d). U-listed wastes are specific toxic chemicals K-listed wastes are wastes from specific sources

Other Regulated Wastes Universal Wastes New category of “less” regulated, recycled wastes. Examples include: Lead-Acid, Nickel/Cadmium, Lithium, and Mercury Batteries; Mercury Thermostats; Fluorescent Bulbs and HID Lamps

Other Regulated Wastes Liquid Industrial Wastes Any liquid wastes generated by businesses and institutions in the State of Michigan. Examples include: Antifreeze, Used Motor Oil, Experimental Reaction By-Products

Waste Generator Responsibilities Most OCC campuses are classified as “Small Quantity Generators” (SQG) of Hazardous Waste SQGs: May generate between 100 and 1000-kg of hazardous waste per calendar month May hold hazardous waste on site for up to 180-days Are not required to create Contingency Plans or comply with other more stringent requirements placed upon Large Quantity Generators (e.g., generate >1000-kg/mo) Must obtain an EPA ID Number Must provide training to all personnel involved in waste management

Waste Generator Responsibilities All hazardous waste generators are responsible for the wastes they generate for the life of the waste. “Cradle to Grave”, and beyond… Legal liability cannot be transferred to another party (i.e., waste disposal companies, waste management companies)

Waste Management Training Training is required if you, as an OCC employee: Decide what is a hazardous waste Add hazardous waste into accumulation containers Transport waste from accumulation points Inspect hazardous waste accumulation areas Respond to spills involving hazardous wastes

Did you know that…. Environmental crimes can be punishable by up to $25,000 a day and/or imprisonment of 5 years. Environmental crimes are civil crimes and an individual can be held personally liable.

Waste Handling Requirements No regulated wastes may be dumped down the drain, discharged to sanitary sewer, discarded with garbage, or allowed to evaporate to the atmosphere unless specifically permitted. See the OCC Regulated Waste Management Program for what can and cannot be put down the drain.

Waste Handling Requirements Only properly trained personnel may manage waste.

Waste Handling Requirements Waste must be put into containers that are compatible with the waste. Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) have been established in areas routinely generating regulated wastes. Waste may be periodically added until container is full (up to 55-gal.) Must be located near the place where waste is generated and under the control of the area supervisor/paraprofessional

Waste Handling Requirements SAAs (cont’d.): No more than 55-gals of any one hazardous waste may be stored No more than 1 quart of acutely hazardous waste can be stored

Waste Container Requirements Hazardous waste containers must be: Labeled with contents of container and the words “Hazardous Waste”. Do Not use chemical formulas.

Waste Container Requirements Hazardous waste containers must have: Labels that are accessible to visual inspection (don’t hide or obscure them). Waste containers must be: Kept closed when not being filled Dated (date when accumulation begins) Compatible with contents

Waste Container Requirements Waste containers must: Be segregated from incompatible wastes, radioactive wastes, and regulated medical waste Have secondary containment to separate wastes and collect spills Be transferred to another container if leaking Waste container guidelines: Store acids away from bases, active metals, oxidizers, and chemicals which could generate toxic gases Store large bottles on low shelves

Waste Container Requirements Waste containers must be: Stored safely, because a spill or release may cause injury to employees, and the clean-up costs of a spill far outweigh the costs required to safely handle and store the containers.

Container Storage Areas Storage areas must be inspected weekly. Inspection items include: Labels with the words “Hazardous Waste” Container’s label identifies contents Containers are kept closed Containers are not corroded or damaged Containers are in secondary containment Containers are dated

Waste Handling Practices During Chemical Transport Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Chemical Splash Goggles, Faceshields Nitrile Gloves, at a minimum Apron

Personal Protective Equipment Face Shield Splash Goggles Apron Gloves

Waste Handling Practices During Chemical Transport Have spill clean-up material available (See OCC Spill Response Procedure) Absorbent Pads Floor-dry Compound Waste Containers Do not overload carts Use freight elevators or limit access to elevator

Waste Handling Practices During Chemical Transport Place bottles in a tray as secondary containment, or use a cart with secondary containment. Carry acid bottles in an “acid bucket”. Don’t lift bottles by the cap alone. Always support the bottom of the bottle. When handling, keep bottles below eye level.

Waste Handling Practices Chemical Transport Keep bottles from knocking into each other. Cushion containers to prevent breakage (i.e., vermiculite). When lifting boxes support them from underneath.

Waste Handling Practices Disposal of gas cylinders; Secure the label with packing tape and mark the cylinder “EMPTY”. Contact the supplier for removing unused cylinders. Obtain supplier’s guidelines for the shipment of cylinders to be returned. Use hand truck for compressed gas cylinders

Waste Handling Practices Chemical Transport Have a fully completed manifest ready. The waste disposal contractor will assist you. Keep a copy of the manifest for your records and send a copy to the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety.

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Disposal of Empty Containers All containers must be triple rinsed before disposal. Recycle glass, bottles, and cans whenever possible.

Disposal of Empty Containers To prepare an empty container for disposal: If the container held pourable materials, it must be emptied such that no material can be drained from the container. If the container held non-pourable materials, no materials can remain that can feasibly be removed by physical means. Triple-rinse with an appropriate solvent. If the cleaning solvent is a hazardous material, collect and dispose of as a hazardous waste.

Disposal of Empty Containers When empty, make it clear that the container no longer contains hazardous materials by doing one or more of the following: Remove the label Completely deface the label with a marker Tape over the label Mark the label/container: “Empty. Triple-Rinsed”

Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste Before putting non-hazardous substance in the trash that might be mistaken for a laboratory chemical: Seal the substance in a plastic bag. Label the bag with the package contents and the words “Non-Hazardous”.

Disposal of Other Regulated Wastes Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Waste Place waste materials in heavy-ply plastic bags. Seal the bag and label: DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AVOID CREATING DUST CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

Disposal of Other Regulated Wastes Disposal of Radioactive Waste Radioactive wastes may only be disposed of through specially licensed disposal firms. Contact the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety to arrange for disposal.

Disposal of Other Regulated Wastes Disposal of Used Batteries Includes: lead/acid, nickel/cadmium, lithium, and mercury batteries Caps must be tightly placed on all batteries If charged, cover the terminals with duct tape Place in recycling container if available at your campus

Disposal of Other Regulated Wastes Used Fluorescent Bulbs Disposal of Fluorescent Bulbs Fluorescent bulbs are Universal Wastes if recycled. Place used fluorescent bulbs back into original packaging for storage. Label box as follows: Used Fluorescent Bulbs Contact waste disposal contractor for pickup and recycling.

Waste Minimization Waste minimization reduces OCC’s costs, legal liabilities, and helps protect the environment. Reduce the amount of waste created at the source Reuse materials whenever possible Recycle wastes versus land disposal or incineration

Waste Minimization Source Reduction Reuse Recycle Limit the amount you order Do not stockpile chemicals Rotate stocks to use chemicals before shelf-life expires Keep up-to-date inventories and avoid ordering chemicals you already have Use the smallest amount of a chemical as possible Reuse Do not dispose of chemicals that can be reused Share unopened chemicals with other labs or departments Recycle Many wastes can be recycled, such as used oil, cleaning solvents, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and more

Resources Additional requirements and information pertaining to Regulated Waste Management and chemical/biological agents can be found in the following OCC EHS Programs: Regulated Waste Management Hazard Communication Chemical Hygiene/Lab Safety Spill Response Bloodborne Pathogens Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection

Resources All approved EHS Programs can be accessed from the OCC EHS Website at: www.oaklandcc.edu/EHS/ For questions or assistance, contact the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety: 248-232-4234 (Office) 248-467-4477 (Cell) 248-333-1268 (Emergency Pager) To arrange for a regulated waste pickup, contact U.S. Industrial Technologies (USIT): 248-347-0100

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