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TOP TENHAZARDOUS WASTEGENERATOR VIOLATIONSAnd How To Avoid Them
PRESENTED BYHERB NICHOLSON, P.G.ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTSTATE OF TENNESSEEMEMPHIS ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OFFICEDIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Small QuantityGenerators (SQGs)Generates greater than 100 kg and less than1000 kg HW in a monthORAccumulates greater than 1000 kg and lessthan or equal to 6000 kg HW at any timeMemphis Area 2004 Inspections: 21
Large QuantityGenerators (LQGs)Generates greater than or equal to 1000 kgHW in a monthORGenerates greater than 1 kg acute HW in amonthMemphis Area 2004 Inspections: 20
Failure to Make aHazardous WasteDeterminationIs the material asolid waste?Is the material ahazardous waste?
Hazardous Waste DeterminationSTARTIs the materiala solid waste?noNot a HWyesIs it excluded?yesNot a HWnoIs the material listedAND/ORDoes it exhibita characteristic?noNot a HWyesThe materialis aHazardousWaste!!!
Apply Analytical MethodsORGenerator KnowledgeIs the waste listed?‣ P list‣ U list‣ F list‣ K listDoes the waste exhibit a characteristic?IgnitableReactiveCorrosiveToxic
Hazardous Waste DeterminationAvoid This Violation:Make a determination on ALL wastegenerated on-siteTreat unknown material as a HWduring the determination process(label, close, date, etc.)Keep necessary documentation forboth hazardous and non-hazardouswaste
Failure to Have a HazardousWaste Reduction Plan On-SiteRequired for Largeand Small QuantityGeneratorsWritten Plan on-sitewithin three years offirst becoming ahazardous wastegenerator
Hazardous WasteReduction PlanSome Required ElementsA written policy signed bymanagementScope and objectives of the PlanAn assessment andcharacterization of waste streamsSpecific quantitative goals
Hazardous Waste Reduction PlanAvoid This Violation:Keep a copy on-siteUpdate annually to ensureaccuracyManagement signatureReview TCA 68-212-305 to ensureall applicable elements are includedin the Plan
Failure to Perform WeeklyInspections of Hazardous WasteStorage AreasBoth Small Quantity Generators and LargeQuantity Generators are required to perform aweekly inspection of the hazardous wastecontainer storage areas
Weekly Inspection LogsLarge QuantityGenerators arerequired todocument weeklyinspections
Weekly InspectionsAvoid This Violation:Perform the inspections on the sameday every weekMondays and Fridays are not a goodchoiceHave a back-up inspectorDocument inspections on aninspection log
Contingency PlanningViolationsSmall Quantity Generator RequirementsDesignate an emergency coordinatorand post contact informationPost the location of emergencyequipmentPost emergency telephone numbersEnsure employees are familiar withemergency procedures
Contingency PlanningViolationsLarge Quantity Generator RequirementsWritten plan on-site and upto dateList name, address andphone number (home andoffice) for designatedemergency coordinatorSubmit to local authorities
Contingency PlanningAvoid This ViolationDesignate an emergency coordinatorKeep information up to date and on-siteEnsure all required elements are includedFor LQGs, document submittals to localauthorities
Satellite AccumulationArea (SAA)Labeling Violations“HazardousWaste”ORWords describingthe containercontents
SAA LabelingAvoid This ViolationReview and understand the definition of aSAALabel your container once the first drop ofHW is added to the container
Storage Area LabelingContainers in a90 or 180 daystorage areamust bemarked withthe words“HAZARDOUSWASTE”
Storage Area LabelingAvoid This ViolationOnce 55-gallons of HW or 1 quart ofacute HW is exceeded at a SAA,storage area labeling requirementsapply after three daysEnsure all HW containers in storage aremarked “Hazardous Waste” duringweekly inspections
Used Oil LabelingViolationsFor containers – the wordsused oil must be on thecontainerFor tanks – the words usedoil must be on the tank
Used Oil LabelingAvoid This ViolationUnderstand the definition of used oilAny container or tank utilized to holdused oil should be labeled “Used Oil”Ensure fill pipes used to transfer usedoil to a UST are marked “Used Oil”
Universal WasteViolationsA Small Quantity Handler ofUniversal Waste (accumulates lessthan 5000 kg) must manage thatuniversal waste in a way that preventsreleases to the environment.
Most Common Universal WasteViolations: Spent BatteriesIf universal waste batteries are inpoor condition, they must be stored ina closed containerLabeled “Universal Waste Batteries,”“Waste Batteries” or “Used Batteries”
Most Common Universal WasteViolations: Spent LampsUniversal waste lamps must bestored in a closed containerLabeled “Universal Waste Lamps,”“Waste Lamps” or “Used Lamps”
Universal WasteAvoid These ViolationsUnderstand the regulations for universalwaste (1200-1-11-.12)Train employees on proper universalwaste handling procedures
Open ContainerViolationsContainersholdinghazardous wastemust be closedwhen not addingor removingwaste
Open ContainerAvoid This ViolationRule of Thumb – if the contents wouldspill if the container was overturned,then the container is considered openClose and latch funnels; screw inbungs; use drum rings and tighten boltsTrain employees to close containerswhen not adding or removing waste
Storage AreaAccumulation DateViolationsContainers of HWin a 90 or 180 daystorage area mustbe marked with anaccumulation dateHazardous Wasteacc. 3/03/05
Storage AreaAccumulation DatesAvoid This ViolationOnce 55-gallons of HW or 1 quart of acuteHW is exceeded at a SAA, storage areadating requirements apply after three daysMake sure all containers of HW in storage aremarked with waste accumulation dates duringweekly inspections
Top Ten Generator Violations10 Failure to Make a HW Determination9 Failure to Have a Waste Reduction Plan8 Failure to Perform Weekly Inspections7 Contingency Plan Violations6 SAA Labeling Violations5 Storage Area Labeling Violations4 Used Oil Labeling Violations3 Universal Waste Violations2 Open Container Violations1 Storage Area Accumulation Date Violations
In General .Familiarize yourself with the regulationsKnow your generator classificationSelect the best storage method for your HWTrain employees so compliance is a teameffortIf unsure, ask for guidance
ANY QUESTIONS
Ensure all HW containers in storage are marked "Hazardous Waste" during weekly inspections. Used Oil Labeling Violations For containers - the words used oil must be on the . Universal Waste Violations A Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste (accumulates less than 5000 kg) must manage that
