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5. WASTE MINIMIZATION <br /> As a generator of hazardous waste, grocery facilities must always try to <br /> minimize the amount of waste generated. Two common approaches to <br /> minimizing waste include: (1) source reduction (e.g.,ordering lower <br /> volumes of more benign chemicals) and (2) recycling. <br /> 5.1. REGULATORY OVERVIEW <br /> Regulation: Federal Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 USC 13101 et seq., <br /> 40 CFR 370,372) <br /> What is required: Each owner or operator of a facility is required to file <br /> (with EPA) an annual toxic chemical release report. This report must <br /> describe toxic chemical source reduction and recycling initiatives for the <br /> previous calendar year, including the quantity of the chemical entering any <br /> waste stream before it is recycled,treated, or disposed of, and the percentage <br /> change from the previous year. <br /> Regulation: California Waste Reduction Program (SB 14) <br /> What is required: Requires certain generators to develop, implement, and <br /> update their own waste reduction programs. SB 14 affects almost all <br /> hazardous waste facilities generating more than 12,000 kilograms (13 tons) <br /> of hazardous waste or more than 12 kg (26 pounds) of extremely hazardous <br /> waste per year. <br /> 5.2. WASTE MINIMIZATION REQUIREMENTS <br /> LQGs must have a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of <br /> waste generated to the degree the facility has determined to be economically <br /> practicable,currently available, and which minimizes the present and future <br /> threat to human health and the environment. <br /> SQGs must make a good faith effort to minimize their waste generation and <br /> select the best waste management method that is available that the facility <br /> can afford. <br /> CGA 23 MAY 2015 <br />