Ron Pridgeon NC Division of Pollution Prevention & Environmental Assistance

How to Conduct a Waste Assessment

“We came to this workshop because we care about…. n n safety of our employees n n improving bottom-line profits n n protecting the environment n n compliance with environmental regulations

How much do you spend on environmental management?

“If we don’t know what our environmental expenses are, it will be very difficult to reduce and eliminate them”

Environmental Expenses n n Tangible n n Intangible

Tangible Environmental Expenses n n Off-site hazardous waste transporting n n Landfill fees n n On-site waste water pretreatment n n On-site monitoring and testing

Intangible Environmental Expenses n n Fines and penalties n n Company image n n Legal staff n n Marketing of byproducts n n Training expenses n n Labor - in-house and consulting n n Environmental supplies - drums, spill kits

Intangible Environmental Expenses n n Waste storage - dikes, shelters, containers n n Recycling equipment - bailers, bins, cartons n n Disposal - Out of date raw materials n n Control equipment - scrubbers, filter presses n n Personal protective equipment - gloves, respirators, boots, and aprons related to waste management

Environmental Accounting n n Creates a greater awareness about the wastes generated in our processes

Objectives of a Waste Assessment n Determine... - General types of waste - Quantity / volumes of each waste type - Quantity / volumes of each waste type n Identify... - Sources, processes, and procedures that - Sources, processes, and procedures that contribute to waste generation contribute to waste generation

Waste Assessment Allows us to take a closer look at exactly how our operations impact the environment

Environmental Impacts Positive n n Recycling n n Water Conservation n n Natural Resource Conservation (less energy use) Negative n n Landfill Use n n Air Pollutants n n Hazardous Waste Generation

Steps to Conducting a Waste Assessment n Schedule a meeting with key personnel. n Analyze background information & flow diagrams. n Conduct a pre-assessment meeting. n Conduct a facility walk-through. n Identify waste reduction opportunities. n Conduct a follow-up meeting. n Prepare a waste assessment report.

Schedule a Meeting with Key Personnel n Establish Commitment n Set the agenda to meet your goals and objectives. n Build a partnership. n Select a waste assessment team.

Team Selection n n Production n n Maintenance n n Quality Control n n Process Engineering n n Purchasing n n Human Resources n n Environmental

Analyze Background Information and Flow Diagrams n Waste types, volumes, and disposal costs n Written procedures for waste handling n Current waste reduction activities n Purchasing records and specifications n Process quality control data n Process flow diagrams

Process Flow Diagram Painting Inspection Packaging Receiving

Pre-Assessment Meeting n n Fill in gaps in the background information. n n Discuss current waste reduction efforts. n n Get a sound understanding of the process prior to the facility walk-through.

Conduct a Facility Walk-Through n Follow the process flow diagram. n Look for sources of waste and opportunities to eliminate, reduce, reuse, or recycle. n Observe both normal operations and sporadic events such as cleanup and product changes. n Ask questions.

Key Questions n What type of waste is it? n Where did it come from? n How much of it is there? n How much do you pay to get rid of it? n If it’s raw material, how much did you pay for it? n Is it possible to reduce or eliminate it?

Perform a Mass Balance Materials In = Materials Out n Go back to the process flow diagram. n Move from process to process. n Identify all inputs and outputs. n Determine waste volumes and costs. n List waste reduction options.

Perform a Mass Balance Inputs Inputs n Paint n Unpainted Parts n Energy n Solvents n Rags n Air Filters Outputs Outputs n Painted Parts n Empty Drums n Air Emissions n Waste Solvent n Waste Paint n Soiled Rags n Used Air Filters Painting Process

Conduct a Follow-Up Meeting n Discuss initial findings of the waste assessment. n Review the next steps.

Prepare a Waste Assessment Report n Summarize background information. n Review waste generation and existing methods of waste management. n List waste reduction opportunities. n Include an economic assessment of current and proposed activities.

Evaluate Waste Reduction Options n Occupational Impacts n Initial Cost n Operating Cost n Savings n Environmental Impacts n Production Shutdown Requirements n Productivity n Impact on Quality n Energy Requirements n Facility Modifications n Maintenance Requirements

Environmental Management Plan Do Check Act

NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

DPPEA Programs t Industrial Section t Community and Business Assistance t Outreach and Training Section t Recycling Business Assistance Center t Environmental Permit Information Center  Office of the Small Business Ombudsman  Environmental Statistics

DPPEA Services t t Free t t Non-regulatory t t Confidential t t Multi-media t t Available to industry, business, and government agencies

How DPPEA Can Help You t t Technical Assistance t t Outreach and Training t t Marketing Assistance for Recyclable Materials t t Information Clearinghouse t t Financial Assistance t t Regulatory Assistance

Technical Assistance t t On-site pollution prevention assessments t t Develop and evaluate waste reduction programs t t Provide guidance on compliance with environmental regulations t t Phone and information requests

Outreach and Training t Presentations - general to specific t Workshops, e.g. - Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction - Compliance for Furniture Manufacturers t Training courses, e.g. - Recycling Coordinators Training Course - ISO 14000

Marketing Assistance for Recyclable Materials t t Locate recycling markets t t Work with manufacturers to convert feedstock and expand capacity t t Maintain database of markets for recyclable materials t t

Information Clearinghouse t t Over 12,000 technical documents t t DPPEA publications, e.g. FOCUS, Recycling Works fact sheets t t Vendor database t t Web Site:

Financial Assistance t t Pollution Prevention Challenge Grants t t Solid Waste Reduction Assistance Grants (SWRAGs) t t Commodity specific waste reduction and recycling grants t t Coordinate NICE 3 grants t t Information on other funding and tax benefits

Governor’s Award Program t t Given each year since 1982 t t Recognizes excellence in waste elimination or reduction t t Six judge review panel t t Large and small businesses, industries, and government agencies

Any Questions

Office of the Small Business Ombudsman (OSBO) t t Provides environmental assistance to small businesses (<100 employees) t t Advocates for small business in regulatory process t t 70% of calls deal with air quality questions t t Phone: (800)

Environmental Permits Information Center (EPIC) t t Helps determine environmental permit requirements t t Provides guidance on permit process t t Provides referrals to individual regulatory agencies t t Phone: t t

Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) t t Cooperative effort between DENR and Commerce t t Provides business development/expansion assistance t t Promotes buying recycled products t t Encourages recycling technology R&D