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Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention in Solid Waste and Construction and Maintenance

Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention in Solid Waste and Construction and Maintenance. “Putting Waste in its Place” Steve Brachman UW- Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center. Starting a waste reduction program. Get commitment from management Find a “champion” Form a team

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Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention in Solid Waste and Construction and Maintenance

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  1. Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention in Solid Waste and Construction and Maintenance “Putting Waste in its Place” Steve Brachman UW- Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center

  2. Starting a waste reduction program • Get commitment from management • Find a “champion” • Form a team • Set waste reduction goals • Conduct a waste assessment • Implement based on adequate funding • Communicate results

  3. City of Milwaukee case study • Problem: antiquated “clean” fill • Solutions: • Restrict fill usage • Encourage C & D recycling • Closed fill with ongoing monitoring

  4. Solid Waste Management Operational Wastes

  5. Solid Waste Management P2 Strategies • Collection • Establish motor oil take back program. • Use in-line oil filters . • Recycle on site spent antifreeze. • Convert parts washer to aqueous-based systems. • Convert fleet to natural gas as feasible. • Maximize collection efficiency.

  6. Solid Waste Management P2 Strategies Processing • Establish a preventative maintenance program. • Capture and recycle spilled hydraulic oil • Minimize recycling residues. • Maximize acceptability of compost products • minimize heavy metal content • pretreatment for industrial contributors • increased frequency of street sweepings.

  7. Solid Waste Management P2 Strategies Disposal • Minimize landfill site runoff. • Capture and reuse methane gas. • Minimize hazardous nature of incinerator ash • implement battery recycling • household hazardous waste collection programs.

  8. Solid Waste Management P2 Strategies • Other • Educate HHW participants and staff • Take back program for mercury switches or PCB transformers. • Replace underground storage tanks. • Minimize pesticide usage through litter prevention and site management programs.

  9. Construction & MaintenanceTypical Wastes

  10. Key P2 Opportunities • Adopt green building policy • First in, first out materials management • Segregate waste streams • Control access to storage areas & inspect containers • Recycle used cleaning, lubricating or cooling fluids

  11. P2 Opportunities (cont.) • Use water based paints • Avoid unnecessary removal of vegetative matter • Consider deconstruction and reuse of existing building prior to demolition • High efficiency lighting and electronic ballasts for roads and tunnels

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