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When storing hazardous wastes, it is important that the waste is not placed <br /> in containers made of materials that could pose compatibility issues like <br /> those mentioned above . For example do not place acids in metal drums <br /> because the acid will corrode the container and cause a leak . <br /> Note : When in doubt consult the material' s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to <br /> identify chemical properties and hazard warnings . <br /> 3 . 5. 3. Container Management <br /> The following are requirements for hazardous waste containers <br /> (as illustrated in Figure 3 . 5) : <br /> • Containers must be compatible with the waste in them. <br /> • Containers must be kept closed except when waste is actually being added . <br /> • Containers must not be leaking, bulging, rusting, damaged, or dented . <br /> • Store liquid waste containers on secondary containment pallets . <br /> • LQG Only : Containers holding ignitable or reactive wastes must be <br /> placed at least 15m (50ft) from the facility' s property line and <br /> incompatible wastes must be separated by a berm or wall <br /> Wastes <br /> Separated by Closed <br /> Compatibilityl' r <br /> �+ <br /> Containers in <br /> Good ConditionFA <br /> 1 <br /> 5 <br /> LL <br /> Secondary <br /> Containment <br /> Fi191 ire 3 . 5 Hazardous Waste Container Requirements <br /> CGA 15 MAY 2015 <br />