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Hazardous Waste Quick Reference Guide 6 May 2019 Spill Cleanup Routine Spill Cleanup Procedure Protective equipment (e.g., disposable gloves, safety glasses) must be worn prior to starting containment and clean-up of the spill. The required protective equipment is provided in the spill kit. 1. Retrieve the closest spill or gather the following supplies from the Accumulation Station: absorbent, broom, dust pan and self-sealing hazardous waste bag(s). 2. If the container is still leaking, stop the leakage immediately. If the container is on its side, set it upright; if the cap is loose, tighten securely. 3. Starting at the outside edge of the spill, pour a ring of absorbent all the way around to keep the liquid from spreading. Sprinkle the rest of the spill with sufficient absorbent. Allow the absorbent to soak up as much liquid as possible. 4. Sweep up the absorbed material with the broom and dustpan. Place the waste materials in the self-sealing bag. 5. Use paper towels to blot the spill area and absorb any remaining spill. Place the paper towels, disposable gloves, and any additional cleanup materials into the self -sealing bag(s). 6. Transport the waste to the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Station. 7. Using a permanent black marker, label the outside of the bag(s) with the name of the spilled product and the contents (e.g., “Comet Spray Cleanup Materials”). Place the sealed waste into the appropriate container. All spill materials must be processed as hazardous waste. This includes the product and its container, paper towels, absorbent, used gloves, and any wet cardboard (box) that was contaminated by the product. If needed, cut up the cardboard to fit in the largest waste bag.