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T SHEET <br /> California Department of Health Services <br /> Toxic Substances Control Program <br /> Alternative Technology Division August 1989 <br /> Waste Introduction <br /> Reduction The commercial printing industry generates hazardous waste as a result of its <br /> operations. The California Department of Health Services,Toxic Substances <br /> for the Control Program (TSCP) regulates the generation, treatment, storage,transport <br /> and disposal of hazardous wastes throughout the state. The TSCP is committed <br /> to reducing hazardous wastes generated to the greatest extent possible. As part <br /> Commercial <br /> of this effort, studies investigating alternative management strategies to reduce <br /> Printing hazardous waste have been completed. This fact sheet introduces the hazardous <br /> waste audit study conducted specifically for the commercial printing industry. <br /> Industry Many companies today have incorporated these options into their overall opera- <br /> tions and are saving money on hazardous waste management costs while pro- <br /> tecting their workers and the environment. <br /> Wastestreams Typical of the Commercial Printing Industry: <br /> • Waste photochemical solutions and films (For example, some negative <br /> developers for lithography are classified as hazardous as products and may <br /> also be hazardous as wastes under state regulations.) <br /> • Waste inks containing hazardous components (often metallic pigments and <br /> solvents) <br /> • Ink-contaminated solvents and rags used for cleaning <br /> • Lubricating oils from machinery <br /> REDUCTIONWASTE <br /> Hazardous waste reduction can be an effective,economic way to reduce hazard- <br /> ous waste management costs. In some instances,it may require some initial <br /> capital investment, but many companies have shown that, even in the short term, <br /> they can quickly recover these"up-front costs" when hazardous waste manage- <br /> ment and liability costs are reduced. Other advantages include: <br /> • Reduced tax burden from generator fees, land disposal fees and taxes <br /> • A safer workplace for employees <br /> • Reduced compliance requirements <br /> • Reduced threat to the environment <br /> • Improved corporate image in the community <br /> This Fact Sheet was produced by the Technology Clearinghouse <br /> Unit to assist generators throughout the State of California. <br />