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Hazardous Waste Storage

Hazardous Waste Storage. Environmental Health Requirements “Store the waste in a manner that does not threaten human health or the environment.”. Tanks & Containers. Hazardous wastes must be stored in tanks or containers Containers are portable Tanks are stationary . Container Management.

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Hazardous Waste Storage

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  1. Hazardous Waste Storage

  2. Environmental Health Requirements“Store the waste in a manner that does not threaten human health or the environment.”

  3. Tanks & Containers • Hazardous wastes must be stored in tanks or containers • Containers are portable • Tanks are stationary

  4. Container Management • Good Condition • Closed • Chemically compatible

  5. Container Management, cont’d. • Under Cover if Outside • Impervious Surface • No Floor Drains

  6. Container Management • Can only accumulate in containers and tanks • Good condition • Closed • Chemically compatible • Impervious surface • No floor drains • Under cover (outside) • Inspection logs • Containers – weekly • Tanks – daily • Adequate aisle space • Not less than 2 feet (adjacent)

  7. Container Marking • “Hazardous Waste” • Description of Contents • Beginning Accumulation Date • EPA or State Waste Code • ACCESSIBLE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTENTS: Acetone DATE: 11/21/06 WASTE CODE: F003

  8. Storage Time<90 days from first dropexcept for • FQG Satellite Storage • F006 Sludge • Waiver

  9. Storage Requirements • Containers holding ignitable or reactive waste must be at least 50 feet from the facility’s property line. 50 Feet Merrimack River 50 Feet • Incompatible wastes must not be stored in the same container! • Hazardous waste stored outside must be at least 50 feet from surface waters.

  10. Storage Requirements • Hazardous waste must not be stored in an unwashed container that once held an incompatible material. • Storage containers that are near each other and hold incompatible waste must be separated by a dike, berm, wall or other device.

  11. Outdoor Storage Security Measures • An artificial or natural barrier, which completely surrounds the storage area • A means to control entry at all times DANGER • A sign with at each entrance Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out

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