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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT PCB BALLASTS & FLUORESCENT LAMPS Section 02075 15-1207 1. Obtain a 55 gallon storage drum and 6 mil minimum plastic drum liner bags. 2. Place drum in an area that is or can be diked, covered and kept secure. 3. Line the drum with the 6 mil polyethylene bag. 4. Use vermiculite or sawdust (as a filter material) when the ballasts are placed in the drum. The drum should be 2/3 filler materials. 5. Place ballast in a small plastic bag when it is removed from the light fixture. If ballast is leaking, place it in a small plastic bag, double bag it and completely seal the outer bag before placing the bag in the drum. Small garbage bags are adequate for containing leaking ballasts. 6. Set up a log for the ballasts, which are placed in the drum. On the log the following information should be given: a. Where the ballast came from. b. Number of ballasts. C. Who is disposing of the ballasts. d. The date the ballasts were placed in the drum. 7. Follow current local, State and Federal hazardous waste storage and disposal regulations. 5.13 FLUORESCENT LIGHT DISPOSAL: Although Fluorescent tubes are exempt from Federal Law, California State Law Title 22, considers 25 or more fluorescent tubes to be disposed of as hazardous waste (note manifest documentation is not required for tube disposal at this time). A. Correct Packinq for Shipment: 1. Boxes: If possible, the best cartons for spent fluorescent lamps are the same cartons in which new lamps were shipped. The paper separators do not need to be used. The disposal contractor can provide boxes at an additional cost. Do not tape the lamps together in bundles. 2. 4 -Foot Lamps: Approximately 35 4 -foot lamps will fit into a 4 -foot box. When the box is full, fold -close or tape the end flaps to prevent them from sliding out. Most four -foot lamp boxes have hand holes punched into the side. When the box is opened from the correct end, these handles are useful for subsequent handling. Stack with hand holes facing up, if possible. 3. Storage Prior to Shipment: Please store lamps indoors, or under cover. Cartons should be protected from rain. Wet cartons do not protect the lamps, tend to split open, become difficult to handle and will result in off -spec fees due to extra handling charges. 4. Stacking: Lamps boxes may be stacked with all cases facing the same direction if walls or some other side supports are available. Otherwise, boxes should be cross -stacked for maximum stability. 5. Lamp Count: It is not often practical for the customer or transporter to get an exact lamp count prior to scheduling a pick-up. At the time shipping arrangements are made the customer should send, by FAX or phone, a count of boxes and lamps. A bill -of -lading will be provided by the disposal contractor and a verification count will be made by the driver when the lamps are picked up. If there is a significant difference in the count, the disposal contractor will contact the customer to resolve any discrepancy. 2