Laserfiche WebLink
FOR REFERENCE ONLY <br /> BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL <br /> Hazardous Waste Minimization ENV-702 <br /> General Information <br /> Waste Minimization Guidelines <br /> Waste reduction can only be accomplished if there is a commitment to the goal throughout <br /> FedEx Ground.FedEx Ground stations/hubs are required to develop and implement a waste <br /> minimization plan; using the following guidelines: <br /> • Increase awareness throughtraining of personnelto minimize and eliminate damages of <br /> hazardous material packages. <br /> • Recycle fluorescent light bulbs and batteries referring to the requirements in procedure, <br /> Universal Waste,ENV-703. <br /> • Donate damaged hazardous materials and/or Limited Quantities(LQ)(paints,cleaning <br /> solvents,etc.)to nonprofit,charitable organizations. <br /> • Evaluate use of non-hazardous materials in maintenance activities such as parts cleaners <br /> (refer to requirements in procedures,Non-Hazardous Waste,ENV-704). <br /> Required Regulations <br /> United States <br /> Waste minimization is a national policy specifically mandated bythe U.S. Congress in a 1984 <br /> amendment to the national hazardous waste law,the Resource Conservation and Recovery <br /> Act(RCRA).FedEx Ground is required to follow this waste minimization plan when dealing <br /> with damaged hazardous materials and LQ that cannot be returned to shipper orforwarded <br /> to the consignee. <br /> Principle <br /> The FedEx Ground Environmental Affairs department,PGH,must approve any exception to <br /> the requirements in this subject.You can contact the Environmental Affairs department at <br /> the following: <br /> FedEx Ground <br /> Environmental Affairs Department <br /> 1000 FedEx Drive <br /> MoonTownship,PA 15108 <br /> Phone:412.859.2384 <br /> E-mail:environmentalpfedex.com <br /> Last Update: 22 January 2021 Page 2 of 8 <br />