WASTE
MANAGEMENT BEFORE AND AFTER
| BEFORE |
ACTION |
AFTER |
BENEFIT |
Paint
Waste :
Stored in hazardous containers onsite. Commercial recycler
removes them by pre-determined schedule. |
Acquire
solvent recovery system, based on shop volume. Conduct TCLP
testing to determine metals levels in still bottoms |
Reclassify
waste products as "special" or "on-hazardous"
waste, disposal negotiated with local landfill authorities |
Reduce
waste removal costs and hazardous reporting responsibility,
recover up to 90% of solvent costs Average equipment payback:
6-12 months |
Spray
Booth/Prep Deck Filters:
Filters stored in hazardous containers onsite. Commercial
recycler removes them by pre-determined schedule |
Conduct
TCLP metals analysis to prove waste products non-hazardous. |
Reclassify
waste products as "special" or "non-hazardous"
waste. Negotiate disposal with local landfill authorities |
Reduce
waste removal costs and hazardous reporting responsibility.
Average savings: 40% per annum |
Parts
Washers:
Waste water released into local sewer system or shop sewage
via drain field (grease/oil separator) OR hauled away as liquid
waste |
Conduct
TCLP testing on waste water sample to detect lead, chromium,
etc. |
Based
on TCLP test results, revise wastewater permit accordingly,
if required by local wastewater treatment authorities |
Make
informed purchase decisions with respect to reporting burden
and liability |
