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[ADD <br /> COMPANY] LOGO <br /> SOP : Management of Waste Paints - All Facilities <br /> Effective Date : <br /> Reviewed by: <br /> PURPOSE: <br /> Waste latex (water-based) and enamel (oil based) paints should be managed to reduce <br /> their effect on the environment. <br /> PROCEDURE: <br /> FACILITY NAME' S policy is to use latex paint wherever possible . Avoid using enamel <br /> paints . <br /> Latex Paints (Water-Based) <br /> • When possible, use leftover latex paint before purchasing new paints (or buy <br /> recycled latex paint) <br /> • Collect waste latex paint in secured, indoor area <br /> • Avoid storing at high temperatures <br /> Schedule regular pickups <br /> • A bill of lading may be used if the latex paint is accepted by a certified latex <br /> paint recycler . Keep copy for 3 years . <br /> • Container is " empty" when . <br /> • No paint pours out when held upside down; <br /> • Any paint remaining cannot be removed by chipping or scraping . <br /> Enamel Paints (Oil Based) <br /> If enamel paints are used at the facility, the following procedure should be <br /> followed : <br /> Empty excess enamel paint from paint cans into 55 gallon drum <br /> Label the drum " Hazardous Waste" with an accumulation start date <br /> Keep a record of how much/ types of paint placed into the container <br /> When drum is full, move to 90-/ 180 - day accumulation area <br /> 1of6 <br />