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WASTE REDUCTION • REQUIREMENTS reduction. For example, a conspicuously posted shop policy, signed by top management, requiring waste reduction will aid in making it a critical part of Both state(Health and Safety Code,Article 11.8, all day-to-day activities. All employees must be en- Section 25244.4) and federal (Title 40 Code of Federal couraged to participate in reducing wastes to the Regulations, Part 262,Subpart D) laws and regulations greatest extent possible. require that generators of hazardous waste file a biennial generator's report if more than 5 tons of waste Also, if an employee is placed in charge of identify- per year are generated. Among other things, this report ing ways to reduce wastes,he or she must be given must include a description of the efforts undertaken, the cooperation,by both employees and manage- during the reporting period, to reduce the volume and ment,necessary to implement changes in shop toxicity of wastes generated. For more information on operations. biennial reports call (916) 322-3913. Generators of recyclable wastes who are not currently Employee Awareness recycling must also provide, if requested by the TSCP, • Hazardous waste reduction efforts should be a written statement to justify not recycling the waste emphasized to each employee, from the general (Title 22,Article 12, Section 66763 of the California manager to machinery operators. Code of Regulations (CCR)). • Employee suggestions should be encouraged The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest requires that through a merit program or some other type of large quantity generators (those generating greater than incentive. 2200 pounds of solid waste or 264 gallons of liquid waste) certify that they"have a program in place to Good Housekeeping reduce the volume and toxicity of waste generated"and that they have selected the "most practicable method of • Segregate wastes to increase recyclability. treatment, storage, or disposal currently available. . . . Keep careful records of inventory control. Imple- which minimizes the present and future threat to „ menta first-in, first-out, policy of chemical human health and the environment. Small quantity product use. Do not order more than can be used generators (those who generate greater than 220 pounds (26 gallons)but less than 2200 pounds per within the shelf life of the product. Label contents month of federally designated hazardous waste) must and expiration dates should be legible. certify that they have made a"good faith effort to Designate one person,usually the shipping and minimize waste generation and have selected the best receiving clerk, to manage raw materials for affordable waste management method available". proper inventory control and to ensure that hazardous substances are properly contained, labeled and that a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is on file. WASTE • If materials have exceeded their shelf life, check on alternative uses before discarding. Consider What can you do to redu&hazardous wastes at contacting nearby theater groups or college your shop? graphic arts departments to donate expired materi- als for their programs. Also, buy only from a — Start with good operating practices. manufacturer that will accept materials back if shelf life is exceeded. Management Commitment Minimize spills and use dry methods for cleanup wherever possible. If a spill of a hazardous An important aspect of any waste reduction program is substance occurs, use an absorptive material to management commitment. Commitment shows soak it up and dispose of it in accordance with all employees that managers place a high priority on waste local, state and federal regulations. 2