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BoReTech) manufactured for subsequent reuse, or they may be re -used on-site provided the material being placed in the container is compatible with the hazardous material previously held and the original product label is removed or painted over. Undamaged 55 -gallon drums must be returned immediately to the vendor to recover the core charge. • Records must be kept for containers larger than five gallons indicating the name, address, and telephone number of the facility used to dispose the empty containers. A bill of lading or receipt can be used to satisfy this requirement. These records must be kept for three years. AEROSOL CANS Aerosol spray paint cans are not considered hazardous as long as they have been emptied completely. If there is still paint and pressure inside, they must be handled as hazardous waste, due to both the paint and the flammable pressurized gas. It is not acceptable to empty the contents in order to dispose of the can. Aerosol containers are considered empty if nothing is released when the spray button is fully depressed and can be managed as a non -hazardous waste (i.e., in the regular trash). However, it cannot be considered a non -hazardous waste if the container previously held materials regulated as an acutely or extremely hazardous waste (40 CFR 261.7). Most aerosol products used by Boretech (such as paints and lubricants) are not expected to fall under this category. If the contents are unknown, consult the Boretech Facility Manager. • Empty aerosol cans can be recycled with the scrap metal by placing them in the aerosol can crusher that automatically crushes the can and captures the propellant inside. When the can is full, it should not be crushed, but rather stored separately as a hazardous waste. Contact the Boretech Facility Manager if this situation arises. • If the spray nozzle is clogged, first try to clean it or find another nozzle that does work. If the can is still full, it may need to be managed as a hazardous waste. • Waste aerosol containers must be stored separately from other waste streams. • Boretech may puncture and drain aerosol cans only if using equipment certified by the DTSC Office of Pollution Prevention and Technology Development. EMPTY COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS When disposing a compressed gas cylinder, there are three types of disposal options: (1) if partially full or empty, return the gas cylinder to its original manufacturer and/or the gas supplier, (2) if empty take the empty cylinder to a scrap metal recycler, and (3) in the case of a gas cylinder that has no labels or identifiable marking, be sure to call in a specialist to dispose of the cylinder properly. • DISPOSAL OPTION #1: Because compressed gas cylinders are considered valuable, manufacturers and suppliers are very interested in their recovery. Once a gas cylinder is empty, contact the supplier to pick it up. Boretech Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Management Operations Plan Page 131