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InstituteHazardous WasteWaste IdentificationWaste/HazWasteWasteWasteEnvironmentalFocus AreaEnglishAnalysisIn Depth Sub Topics (Level 4)USA
Considerations for a waste survey
['Waste']
- EPA requires a company to make a waste determination for all waste streams.
Perform a waste survey by taking a tour of the entire facility (inside and out) to note each and every waste stream. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires a company to make a waste determination for all waste streams.
Common waste streams to consider as the waste survey is conducted include:
- Manufacturing processes
- Drains and discontinued lines
- Offices and maintenance areas, electronics, batteries, lamps, thermostats
- Aerosol cans and can puncturing units
- Construction and demolition waste
- Fleet maintenance areas (antifreeze, degreasers, corrosive baths, used oil)
- Laboratories
- Art rooms
- Rags or wipes
- Paints and solvents
- Cleaning activities (power washing areas, housekeeping, and carpet cleaning)
- Yard/Garden care (pesticides, herbicides, degreasers, used oil)
- Maintenance room
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Considerations for a waste survey
InstituteHazardous WasteWaste IdentificationWaste/HazWasteWasteWasteEnvironmentalFocus AreaEnglishAnalysisIn Depth Sub Topics (Level 4)USA
['Waste']
- EPA requires a company to make a waste determination for all waste streams.
Perform a waste survey by taking a tour of the entire facility (inside and out) to note each and every waste stream. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires a company to make a waste determination for all waste streams.
Common waste streams to consider as the waste survey is conducted include:
- Manufacturing processes
- Drains and discontinued lines
- Offices and maintenance areas, electronics, batteries, lamps, thermostats
- Aerosol cans and can puncturing units
- Construction and demolition waste
- Fleet maintenance areas (antifreeze, degreasers, corrosive baths, used oil)
- Laboratories
- Art rooms
- Rags or wipes
- Paints and solvents
- Cleaning activities (power washing areas, housekeeping, and carpet cleaning)
- Yard/Garden care (pesticides, herbicides, degreasers, used oil)
- Maintenance room
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