1. HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NJ Solid Waste Management Act &
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

2. The Regulations 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments
Federal Standards 40CFR Parts 260 to 299
1999 NJ Solid Waste Management Act
State Standard NJAC 7:26G

3. Major Goals of RCRA
Reduce wastes and provide for conservation of resources.
Protect human health and the environment from potential harm caused by improper waste disposal and from dangers posed by leaking underground storage tanks.
Management of Hazardous Waste from “Cradle-to-Grave”

4. “Solid Waste” Anything no longer needed or wanted
Regulatory term for garbage, trash or refuse
Can be liquids, contained gases or solids
Hazardous Wastes are a specific category of Solid Waste

5. Hazardous Waste Generators
Obtain EPA generator ID number
Determine if waste is hazardous
Adhere to land disposal restrictions
Manifest waste shipments
Designate a transporter and a Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) that each possess an EPA ID number
Prepare and implement a contingency plan
Perform record keeping and reporting requirements
Pay all applicable fees

6. Training Requirements
As documented in NJAC7:26-9.4(g) and 40CFR263.34(d)(5)(iii)
Hazardous waste generators must ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies.
Initial training with annual review

7. A Hazardous Waste
Any solid, liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material that is capable of posing a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, living organisms or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed.
Failure to make a waste determination is a serious and common breach of the RCRA regulations

8. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 1
Specifically Listed Materials
F-List: non-specific sources (click on 40 CFR § at
K-List: specific sources (click on 40 CFR § at
P-List: acute hazardous waste (click on 40 CFR § at (
U-List: toxic waste (click on 40 CFR § and scroll past the P list to the U list at
C-List: hazardous constituents (click on 40 CFR Part 261 Subpart C at
X-List: State list from non-specific sources

9. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 2
Has been found to be fatal to humans in low doses.
In the absence of human toxicity data it has been shown in studies to:
Oral LD50 (rat): less than 50mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 (rat): less than 2 mg/L
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): less than 200 mg/kg
Capable of causing or significantly contributing to an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible, illness.

10. How to Determine if a Waste is Hazardous 3
Exhibit a Hazardous Characteristic (see Training Documentation for more information and definitions)
Ignitable
Corrosive
Reactive
Toxic (D-List)
If you need help send an to D. Smith or J. Mazzocca

11. Hazardous Waste Generator Categories
Generator Status
Monthly Production (non-acutely hazardous waste)
Total Volume Accumulation Limit
On Site Accumulation Time
LQG: Large Quantity Generator
1000 kg/month or more (see note)
no limit
90 days or less
SQG: Small Quantity Generator
>100 kg/month but <1000 kg/month
less than 6000 kg
180 days or less; 270 days if transported over 200 miles
CESQG: Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
no more than 100 kg/month
less than 1000 kg
No time restriction if quantity restrictions are met
Note: 1 kg of acute hazardous waste, 100 kg residue or clean up of acute waste puts site into LQG status.

12. Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Total
Pounds
700
500
300
150
3750
200
220
170
180
2610
190

13. Actual Hazardous Waste Generated
Date
Manifest
Weight
(lbs)
(kg)
P-Waste
(kg and oz)
1/16/2003
NJA
1393
632
7/10/2003
NJA
698
317
0.45kg(16oz)
12/18/2003
NJA
287
7/15/2004
NJA
739
335
1/13/2005
NJA
1135
515
0.1kg(3.4oz)
7/14/2005
NJA
936
425
1/12/2006
NJA
1276
579
7/13/2006
NJA
2120
962

14. New Waste Inventory Log
DATE
WASTE NAME
QUANTITY
TYPE/SIZE
CONTAINER
PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION

15. Satellite Accumulation Area
Area must be at or near point of generation and under the control of the operator
May have many SAA’s on Campus
Less than 55 gallon hazardous waste or 1 quart acutely hazardous waste (P-list)
Moved to storage area within 3 days of filling

16. Satellite Accumulation Area
Incompatible waste must be segregated
Containers must be compatible with waste, in good condition, kept closed, managed to prevent rupture or leak, have secondary containment
Clearly marked as “Hazardous Waste”
Label with Contents & Concentration
Clearly marked start date and date filled
Visible for inspection

17. On-Site Storage Less than: 180 days, 6,000 kg
Segregate incompatible waste
Store according to hazard classification
Minimize risk of explosion, release into the environment
Must use secondary containment
Use “Hazardous Waste Inventory Log”
Must inspect weekly; retain records for 3 years!

18. Example Hazardous Waste Label
CHEMICAL NAME APPROXIMATE %
_____________________ ____________
COURSE: ____________________________
FILL START DATE: _______FILL END DATE:_____

19. HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER/STORAGE AREA INSPECTION LOG Location ITEM
Date of Inspection1
Are containers in good condition, not leaking and closed when not in use?2
Are containers marked “Hazardous Waste,” dated with legible labels that are visible?2
Are incompatible wastes segregated properly?3
Are storage dates within appropriate time period?4
Appropriate spill control present?5
Signature of inspector
Corrective action(s) taken3
1Inspections must be performed weekly and the Inspection Log must be retained for a period of three years.
2If all conditions are OK place a check in that section. If conditions were not OK make a note in that section and describe corrective action taken (use additional sheets as necessary).
3Consult MSDS for proper storage conditions.
4Stockton is currently a SQG; hazardous waste must not be stored for longer than 180 days or 6 months
5Containment system must have sufficient capacity to contain 10% of the volume of containers or the volume of the largest container, whichever is greater.

20. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4
Container or liner that held hazardous waste is empty if:
All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating)
No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom

21. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4
Container or liner that held hazardous waste that is a compressed gas is empty when the pressure in the container approaches atmospheric.

22. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4
Container or liner that held an acute hazardous waste is empty if:
All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating)
No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom
The container or liner has been triple rinsed using a solvent capable of removing the acutely hazardous waste (rinsing solvents are acutely hazardous waste!)

23. Container Rules NJAC 7:26-8.4
Container or liner that held an PCB hazardous waste is empty if:
All waste have been removed that can be removed using practices commonly employed to remove materials from that type of container (pouring, pumping and aspirating)
No more than 2.5 cm (one inch) of residue remain on the bottom
The container or liner has been triple rinsed in accordance with 40CFR761 with a suitable solvent containing 50 ppm PCB’s or less, the solubility of PCB’s in the solvent being five percent or more by weight

24. EPA/NJ Universal Waste Rule
Separate Category
low-toxicity, high volume waste
Streamlined management program
Reduce regulatory burden, longer storage, reduced recordkeeping
Primary Objective – encourage recycling

25. EPA/NJ Universal Waste Rule
Categories of Universal Waste
Batteries
Pesticides
Lamps
Mercury-containing equipment
Plant Management coordinates disposal and regulatory compliance of Universal Waste on Campus

26. Universal Waste Generator Categories
SQHUW
LQHUW
Quantity limit
< 5,000 kg on site §273.6
> 5,000 kg on site 273.6
EPA Identification No.
Not required §273.12
Required §273.32
Accumulation limit
< 5,000 kg §273.6
No limit
Storage time limit
1 year, unless for proper recovery, treatment, or disposal §273.15
1 year, unless for proper recovery, treatment, or disposal §273.35
Manifest
Not required §273.19
Not required, but must keep basic shipping records §273.39
Personnel training
Basic training §273.16
Basic training geared toward employee responsibilities §273.36

27. Used Oil 40CFR279
Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities

28. Used Oil “Management Standards”
Safe handling
Label all containers and tanks
Keep in good condition
Do not mix with hazardous waste
Maximize recycling
Minimize disposal

29. Waste Minimization Program
SQG-must make a “good faith effort”
Substitution of less hazardous materials
Recycle
Reduce scale of use
Controlled inventory/avoid duplication
Purchase only what you need

30. Contingency Plan - 265 Subpart D
A document setting out an organized, planned, and coordinated course of action to be followed in case of a fire, explosion, or discharge of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.
Not required for SQG
College has “Emergency Operations Plan”

31. Preparedness and Prevention
Facilities must be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to the air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment

32. Required Equipment Alarm system-emergency instruction
Telephone/radio to call for emergency assistance
Portable fire extinguishers, fire control, spill control and decontamination equipment
Water with adequate volume and pressure to supply emergency equipment
Must be tested and maintained to assure operational for emergencies

33. Emergency Procedures Emergency Coordinator on-site or on-call
Post next to telephone
Name and telephone number of emergency coordinator (Campus Police dial 911)
Location of fire extinguishers, spill control material and fire alarm
Telephone number of fire department, unless there is a direct line. (Campus Police dial 911)
Ensure employees are trained to handle hazardous waste and emergencies.
Facility must properly respond to and report an emergency

34. Emergency Procedures Protection of life and health
Protection of property and environment
Evacuate Building
Notify Campus Police x911
If safe, if trained, begin control measures

35. Emergency Response First Responder Awareness Level
Likely to witness or discover release
Protect yourself
Call for trained personnel
Secure area
First Responder Operations Level
Respond for purpose of protecting people, property and the environment from the effects of the release. Respond from a safe distance and keep from spreading.

36. Hazardous Waste Emergency Operating Procedures Number 6901
Purpose: To ensure that all facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment and emergency systems.
PPE, fire extinguishers, respirators, alarm systems

37. Building Evacuation - Procedure 6921
Audible bell/horn and Visual strobe light
Exit through the nearest door
Assemble in parking lot
Evacuees bring valuables and outside garments
Last person exiting area should lock doors
Failure to evacuate is a violation of NJ Statute and violators are subject to penalties.
Elevators should not be used during evacuation
Signal to return given by Campus Police or Fire Official.

38. Laboratory Emergency Shutdown Procedure
Stop Activities
Close Fume Hoods
Cap chemical containers
Turn off electrical devices not on generators
Turn off gas cylinders
Not on purge of moisture sensitive instrumentation or reactive materials
Turn off Bunsen burners
Vent cryogenic liquids
Lock Laboratory

39. Spills and Emergencies 2004-8
Small quantity liquids less than 2.5 gallons
Confine
Neutralizing Agent or Absorbent Mixtures
Let evaporate, if volatile turn off ignition and heat sources
Clean up and dispose of according to hazard classification
Small quantity solids
Sweep low toxicity substances into dust pan and place in solid waste container for disposal. Staff to determine hazard classification and disposal procedures.

40. Large Quantity Spills Evacuate area Call Campus Police x911
Call Director of Plant Management x4221
Call Director of Academic Laboratories x4490
F-Wing assemble in courtyard between D, E and F wings.
A&S assemble in front courtyard
Lab Director will notify appropriate Regulatory Agencies

41. Hazardous Waste Disposal
Every Budget Unit Manager is responsible for the safe storage and disposal of the hazardous waste generated in their unit!
Watch the amounts you generate in a given month and let us know if you are approaching the SQG limits!!!!
Every Budget Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring their staff are fully trained!
All employees working with hazardous chemicals must be familiar with lawful disposal procedures!

42. Penalties for Violation of Rules
~460 Line Item Penalties $300-$50,000
Failure to properly manage waste containers - $2,000
Failure to clearly mark containers with accumulation start date or make visible for inspection - $5,000
Failure to mark container with words “Hazardous Waste” - $1,000
Failure of facility owner or operator to provide required classroom or on-the-job training for facility personnel. - $2,000