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Processing Hazardous Wast. Hazardous waste must be processed on a daily basis. It may never be left in the go-back area, check-stands, mop sink, or any other area of the store. It must be taken to the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area. 1. Put on disposable gloves and safety glasses. Have sealable plastic bags handy. 2. Using the PDT, scan the damaged item. Use of the PDT to identify waste is required for all products. If a PDT is not available, or "See Guide" comes up when scanned, use the "Hazardous Waste Category Guide." Dollar Tree: All waste may be marked down in one batch. Family Dollar: Follow the D-100 process. If the PDT does not return a waste code (or indicates "Safe"), the item should be safe to discard in the trash. If you still think it is hazardous, bag the item and place it in a box labeled "Needs Further Assessment." Submit a request for assistance by email to hazardouswaste@dollartree.com or call the EH&S department at 1-800-876-8697, option 2, ext. 13075. 3. If the product name is missing or illegible, write the product name on the bag with a black permanent marker. 4. Place the item into the plastic bag. Identical items with the same SKU/UPC# may be placed in the same bag. Batteries must have non-conductive tape placed over the terminals prior to placing in plastic bags. 5. If the item is leaking, pour just enough absorbent into the bag to soak up the liquid. Let the bag sit for a few minutes to make sure all "free" liquid has been absorbed. Always double- bag leakers. Be sure to tighten any caps. 6. Completely seal the bag. For leakers, make sure both bags are completely sealed. Place the bagged item into the appropriate tote. Always keep liquids in an upright position. 7. Check off the item/product type on the container label. This is a safety requirement—the only way to alert others as to what's in the tote, before they open it. CA HAZARDOUS WASTE GUIDE SEPT 2019 PG. 6