Waste Management Training

Waste Management -
Implementation
What will you learn in this module?

1. Identification/Characterization of Wastes
2. Proper Storage of Wastes
3. Waste Minimization Activities
4. Disposing of Wastes
5. Emergency Response Procedures
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Identify/Characterize Wastes
Hazardous Wastes / Special Waste

Flammable
Corrosive
Reactive
Toxic
Locally Defined Hazardous Wastes
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Identify/Characterize Wastes
Non-Hazardous Wastes / Controlled Waste
- Plant trash, construction debris, paper,
domestic wastes (garbage)
- Uncontaminated plastic
- Uncontaminated empty containers
- Scrap iron
- Scrap wood
- Uncontaminated rubber goods
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Identify/Characterize Waste Streams

Solid Wastes

Liquid Wastes

Air Emissions
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Proper Storage of Wastes
Designated accumulation area near the point of generation
(satellite accumulation)

Satellite Accumulation Area

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Segregate waste by characteristics apply proper labels

Color Coded-Labeled Containers

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Limit the amount of wastes accumulated/stored
Conduct periodic inspection of waste storage areas to
identify potential problems - take appropriate corrective actions

No Bungs or Labels

Spills

Poor housekeeping, poor

storage conditions
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Ship wastes to
proper disposal
sites within locally
required time limits

Waste Incinerator
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Suitable waste storage containers
Container in good condition, not likely to leak
Container compatible with material to be stored
Conduct periodic inspection of containers in storage
areas
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If you have containers like the one on the left, or a waste storage
area like the one on the right, improvements should be made
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Keep containers closed when not being filled
Store on pallets-not in contact with ground/floor
Use funnel to fill containers to prevent spills

Drum Fill Funnel

Secondary
Containment Pallet
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Waste container labeling/marking
Know and follow local labeling requirements
Proper labels for waste type - Hazardous/Non-
Hazardous, hazard classification, waste description
Store containers so labels can be read
Hazard Class Label
Waste Classification Label

Waste Description
Label
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Practices
Recycling/Reuse

Install closed loop system for direct recycling

Recycle onsite for reuse
Recycle offsite for reuse
Segregate waste to allow for recovery RECYCLE

Waste exchange programs

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Practices
Waste Minimization:

What is waste minimization?

Waste minimization is any action that reduces the

production of waste at the source.
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Practices
Waste Minimization Planning:

What is a waste minimization plan?

A waste minimization plan is an ongoing,
comprehensive review to identify and minimize all
types of waste.
The purpose of this type program is to prevent or
minimize the creation of waste.
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Practices
Waste Minimization:
Waste minimization approaches and techniques:
Inventory management and improved operation
Inventory and trace all raw materials
Substitution
Improve receiving, storage and handling practices
Maintain strict preventative maintenance program
Implement employee training and framework for
management feedback
Excellent housekeeping
 Improve material receiving,
storage and handling practices
Example of good chemical management and
excellent housekeeping - Argentina
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Practices
Waste Minimization:
Waste minimization approaches and techniques:
1- Equipment modifications:
Install equipment that produces little or no waste
Redesign equipment of production lines to
produce less waste
Improve operating efficiency of equipment
Eliminate sources of spills and leaks
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Practices
Waste Minimization:

Waste minimization approaches and techniques:

2- Production process modifications
Optimize reactions and raw material use
Substitute nontoxic or reformulate end products
to have little or no toxicity
Modify process conditions or practices to reduce
waste generation
 Disposing of Wastes
Select approved waste disposal methods, approved waste
transporters and approved disposal sites
Improper Disposal of Wastes
 Disposing of Wastes

Typical disposal Options:

Landfill
Injection Wells
Incineration
Solidification
 Emergency Response
Procedures
Do you know:
What to do if you discover a spill or fire
What to do when an emergency alarm is initiated
How to initiate internal and external emergency response
communications
The location of and how to use spill control/response
equipment
How to use fire control/suppression equipment at your
site
 Emergency Response
Procedures

Quick, proper response to spills and fires are

necessary to minimize environmental impacts.

Response procedures will vary from site to site and

operations types based on local conditions and
training of personnel.
 Waste Management Summary

In this course, we have discussed the following topics

regarding waste management:

Identifying and classifying waste

Proper Storage of waste
Waste minimization activities
Disposing of wastes
Emergency response
 Waste Management Summary

If we all follow the good waste management practices

described in this presentation, we will be making a
positive difference by

protecting our personnel, our communities, and our

environment today and for future generations.

Following these good management practices should

facilitate compliance with local regulatory requirements
and internal environmental excellence standards.