1. Hazardous Waste Reduction Planning Current Initiatives at NYSDEC

2. Hazardous Waste Reduction Planning (HWRP) Program Background
Authorized by Section of the ECL
(which followed enactment of federal P2 Act)
Generators of hazardous wastes must prepare, implement and submit a HWRP
Applicable to generators of 25+ TPY & those with Part 373 TSDF Permit
Encourages reductions through more preferable waste management alternatives
In almost 200 generators currently subject to the HWRP state-wide

3. Current & Future HWRP Initiatives
Currently working to improve program implementation through:
Educational outreach (webinars, online resources);
Connecting generators w/ NYSP2I;
Increasing on-site assistance; and
Planned Initiatives:
GIS-based targeting for facilities at risk due to
impacts of climate change

4. HWRP Success Stories & Works in Progress
Manufacturer – Western New York
Changed over to aluminum drying racks, eliminated chrome contaminated waste stream in 2016 (10+ ton/year reduction)
Distillation and re-use of acid waste stream (Unit installed late 2015; significant reductions expected)
Manufacturer – Capital Region
Solvent reclamation project underway as of 2016 (50% waste reduction expected)
Manufacturer – Southern Tier
Working with waste broker to find end-user of waste stream (potentially 5-10 ton reduction)
Personal Care Products Manufacturer – Western New York
Investigating sending waste solvent to nearby manufacturer for reclamation/re-use (potential 30 ton reduction)
Investigating use of production line sensors to prevent damage to finished products
Medical Laboratory – Long Island
Pilot studies to test whether used solvents can be recycled on-site for re-use in lab processes

5. What should we know about your programs?
NYSDEC HWRP Contacts
John Vana - Chief, P2 Unit
Conor Shea
Christina Dinovo
Wrap up:
Q&A
What should we know about your programs?
Could any of your programs be enhanced by working with the PPU?
THANK YOU!