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HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF DRUMMED HAZARDOUS WASTE AND UNIVERSAL WASTE AT SIMS METAL Training Outline June 2006, revised September 2007 Training Provided by Robin R. Spencer, CHMM, R.E.A. Introduction Definition of Hazardous Waste: Identify Waste Streams Definition of Universal Waste: Identify Waste Streams Definition of a Hazardous Material HAZARDOUS WASTE ❑ All drums that receive hazardous waste must be in good condition and capable of transport according to DOT regulations. ❑ All drums must be labeled, with accumulation start date, contents, and with at least company name. The remainder of the label can be filled out at time of transport to the disposal facility, although it is recommended that as much of the label be completed as possible at the moment the drum is put into service. ❑ When in the process of accumulating waste, the drum must be covered when not in use, either with a temporary lid or with the cover and drum ring. If the drum ring and cover must be kept in place, keep them on loosely to encourage use. ❑ If the waste is oily debris (absorbent material, pads, booms, etc.), use the absorbent material as much as possible before declaring it a waste. This can be accomplished by using a small amount of absorbent on a spill and turn it over and mix it in until it is black and fully used. A small amount of fresh absorbent can be used as a polishing step. Any usable absorbent MUST be placed into the "reusable absorbent" drum. ❑ Drums of solid waste must have NO FREE LIQUIDS. This means any soupy waste (sludge) must have, if needed, an equal amount of absorbent mixed in. ❑ The drums must be filled to the top. It is recommended that 2-4 inches of granular absorbent be added to fill the waste to the top in order to absorb any free liquids that may be generated during transport. THE LANDFILLS OPEN AND Training Outline HW and UW Sims Hugo Neu 2006