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TOOT Rental Center (D-78) SAF 09-65 Handling Hazardous Materials Tool Rental Center (D-78) Overview A Tool Rental Center or TRC(Department 78)is present in many of The Home Depot's locations.This department provides tool rental to customers for various types of tools and equipment.Oil and gasoline is drained from returned equipment and handled and disposed as a waste.Department 78 also operates a "Chemfree" parts washer. Waste generated The following wastes may be generated in this department: ■ Waste oils ■ Waste gasoline ■ Wash sump (oil/water separator)cleanout ■ Spilled products,some of which result in hazardous waste Primary The TRC Department Supervisor and TRC Associates are responsible for proper responsibility for completion of the HHM tasks outlined below,with the assistance of the compliance designated HHM associates. Accumulating waste The TRC Department Supervisor and associates must manage waste oil as oil follows: ■ Ensure that the 30-gallon steel drum marked with the words"Waste Oil Only" and a"Hazardous Waste" label is available. If there is no drum or markings/label, a designated HHM associate must call 3E and follow their instructions to set up the drum. ■ Store the drum inside the TRC Workroom and away from any drains (drums cIannot be stored outside). ■ Ensure the label on the drum is visible at all times. ■ Use a fluid extractor to drain oil from equipment into the drum (do not attempt to lift equipment and drain oil directly into the drum). ■ After draining the waste oil into the drum,close the drum by tightening the drum bung,hand tight.Secure the fluid extractor hose upright so as not to leak. ■ Keep the drum closed at all times when not adding waste oil. ■ Ensure the waste oil is transported off site with every store waste pickup. IMPORTANT: Do not place waste gasoline or anything other than waste oil in this drum. Revised:12 January 2007 33