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Sierra Chemical Co. . • SOP 917 RO <br /> Waste Management Program <br /> Section 4: Waste Disposition <br /> Waste is generated in many forms. The primary purpose of the information contained in <br /> this Waste Management Program is to identify what forms of waste is experienced at the <br /> Sierra Chemical Co. Stockton facility and provide policies and procedures in an effort to <br /> minimize the amount of waste generated. To achieve this end, incorporated in this <br /> document are the methods and procedures to be taken to handle all chemical waste as a <br /> result of incidents or situations described in Section 2. <br /> The handling and possible treatment of chemical waste are dealt with in the various forms <br /> that they may be generated. The most likely forms of generated waste are: <br /> • Liquid Waste: Generated from spills or leaks from various process systems. <br /> • Solid Waste: Generated due to spilled product that has come in contact with soil, <br /> absorbents, or packaging materials that have been contaminated due to leaking <br /> containers. <br /> • Hazardous Waste: As defined by USEPA, CAL/EPA, and or local agencies. <br /> x <br /> A 1. Liquid Waste (Effluent) <br /> Effluent comes from spills within containments, leaking product from valves, pipes, <br /> process equipment, and wash or storm water that has accumulated in secondary <br /> containments. This procedure applies when such spilled chemicals have been recovered <br /> from any of these sources and the spilled product has not been contaminated with any <br /> other chemical. <br /> Located within the various containments are effluent storage tanks. The effluent will be <br /> pumped to the appropriate effluent tank for storage for future use. At such time, the <br /> effluent will be tested by either specific gravity or percent of concentration, pumped <br /> through a filter, and introduced into the appropriate flow stream for manufacturing or <br /> packaging. <br /> NOTE: <br /> Per 40 CFR 261.4 (a)(8)(i through iv) and CCR Title 22 66261.4 (a) (5) "Secondary <br /> materials....reclaimed and returned to the original process or processes where <br /> generated" are not considered Hazardous Waste(excluded). <br /> A 2. Liquid Waste(non-recoverable) <br /> The following procedure applies when there are occasions or situations where spilled <br /> product has been contaminated or tested and determined that they cannot be incorporated <br /> into a flow stream and the only alternative is to dispose of in an acceptable manner. <br /> The waste will be contained, packaged, labeled, and a waste determination conducted. If <br /> it is determined not to be hazardous waste it will be disposed of in an acceptable manner. <br /> If the determination is that it is a RCRA or NON-RCRA designated hazardous waste it <br /> will be handled as described in C below. <br /> 16 <br />