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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 /> Iof6 <br />