Ron Pridgeon

NC Division of Pollution Prevention & Environmental

Assistance

www.p2pays.org

919-715-65171-800-763-0136

How to Conduct a Waste How to Conduct a Waste AssessmentAssessment

“We came to this workshop because we care about….

safety of our employees improving bottom-line profits protecting the environment compliance with environmental regulations

How much do you spend on environmental management?

“If we don’t know what our environmental expenses are, it will be very difficult to reduce

and eliminate them”

Environmental Expenses

Tangible Intangible

Tangible Environmental Expenses

Off-site hazardous waste transporting Landfill fees On-site waste water pretreatment On-site monitoring and testing

Intangible Environmental Expenses

Fines and penalties Company image Legal staff Marketing of byproducts Training expenses Labor - in-house and consulting Environmental supplies - drums, spill kits

Intangible Environmental Expenses

Waste storage - dikes, shelters, containers Recycling equipment - bailers, bins, cartons Disposal - Out of date raw materials Control equipment - scrubbers, filter presses Personal protective equipment - gloves,

respirators, boots, and aprons related to waste management

Environmental Accounting

Creates a greater awareness about the wastes generated in our processes

Objectives of a Waste AssessmentObjectives of a Waste Assessment

Determine...Determine...- General types of waste- General types of waste

- Quantity / volumes of each waste type- Quantity / volumes of each waste type

Identify...Identify... - Sources, processes, and procedures that- Sources, processes, and procedures that

contribute to waste generationcontribute to waste generation

Waste Assessment

Allows us to take a closer look at exactly how our operations impact

the environment

Environmental Impacts

Positive Recycling Water Conservation Natural Resource

Conservation (less energy use)

Negative Landfill Use Air Pollutants Hazardous Waste

Generation

Steps to Conducting a Waste Steps to Conducting a Waste AssessmentAssessment

Schedule a meeting with key personnel.Schedule a meeting with key personnel. Analyze background information & flow diagrams.Analyze background information & flow diagrams. Conduct a pre-assessment meeting.Conduct a pre-assessment meeting. Conduct a facility walk-through.Conduct a facility walk-through. Identify waste reduction opportunities.Identify waste reduction opportunities. Conduct a follow-up meeting.Conduct a follow-up meeting. Prepare a waste assessment report.Prepare a waste assessment report.

Schedule a Meeting with Schedule a Meeting with Key PersonnelKey Personnel

Establish CommitmentEstablish Commitment Set the agenda to meet your Set the agenda to meet your

goals and objectives.goals and objectives. Build a partnership.Build a partnership. Select a waste assessment Select a waste assessment

team.team.

Team Selection

Production Maintenance Quality Control Process Engineering Purchasing Human Resources Environmental

Analyze Background Information Analyze Background Information and Flow Diagramsand Flow Diagrams

Waste types, volumes, and disposal costsWaste types, volumes, and disposal costs Written procedures for waste handlingWritten procedures for waste handling Current waste reduction activitiesCurrent waste reduction activities Purchasing records and specificationsPurchasing records and specifications Process quality control dataProcess quality control data Process flow diagramsProcess flow diagrams

Process Flow Process Flow DiagramDiagram

Painting

Inspection

Packaging

Receiving

Pre-Assessment Meeting

Fill in gaps in the background information. Discuss current waste reduction efforts. Get a sound understanding of the process prior to

the facility walk-through.

Conduct a Facility Walk-ThroughConduct a Facility Walk-Through

Follow the process flow diagram.Follow the process flow diagram.

Look for sources of waste and Look for sources of waste and opportunities to eliminate, reduce, opportunities to eliminate, reduce, reuse, or recycle.reuse, or recycle.

Observe both normal operations Observe both normal operations and sporadic events such as and sporadic events such as cleanup and product changes.cleanup and product changes.

Ask questions. Ask questions.

Key QuestionsKey Questions

What type of waste is it?What type of waste is it? Where did it come from?Where did it come from? How much of it is there?How much of it is there? How much do you pay to get rid of it?How much do you pay to get rid of it? If it’s raw material, how much did If it’s raw material, how much did

you pay for it?you pay for it? Is it possible to reduce or eliminate it?Is it possible to reduce or eliminate it?

Perform a Mass BalancePerform a Mass Balance

Materials In = Materials OutMaterials In = Materials Out

Go back to the process flow diagram.Go back to the process flow diagram. Move from process to process.Move from process to process. Identify all inputs and outputs.Identify all inputs and outputs. Determine waste volumes and costs.Determine waste volumes and costs. List waste reduction options.List waste reduction options.

Perform a Mass BalancePerform a Mass Balance

InputsInputs PaintPaint Unpainted PartsUnpainted Parts EnergyEnergy SolventsSolvents RagsRags Air FiltersAir Filters

OutputsOutputs Painted PartsPainted Parts Empty DrumsEmpty Drums Air EmissionsAir Emissions Waste SolventWaste Solvent Waste PaintWaste Paint Soiled RagsSoiled Rags Used Air Used Air

FiltersFilters

PaintingProcess

Conduct a Follow-Up MeetingConduct a Follow-Up Meeting

Discuss initial Discuss initial findings of the findings of the waste assessment.waste assessment.

Review the next Review the next steps.steps.

Prepare a Waste Prepare a Waste Assessment ReportAssessment Report

Summarize background information.Summarize background information. Review waste generation and existing Review waste generation and existing

methods of waste management.methods of waste management. List waste reduction opportunities.List waste reduction opportunities. Include an economic assessment of Include an economic assessment of

current and proposed activities.current and proposed activities.

Evaluate Waste Reduction Evaluate Waste Reduction OptionsOptions

Occupational ImpactsOccupational Impacts Initial CostInitial Cost Operating CostOperating Cost SavingsSavings Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Impacts Production Shutdown Production Shutdown

RequirementsRequirements

ProductivityProductivity Impact on QualityImpact on Quality Energy RequirementsEnergy Requirements Facility ModificationsFacility Modifications Maintenance Maintenance

RequirementsRequirements

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management

Plan

Do

Check

Act

NC Division of Pollution Prevention

and Environmental Assistance

DPPEA ProgramsDPPEA Programs

Industrial Section Community and Business Assistance Outreach and Training Section Recycling Business Assistance Center Environmental Permit Information Center Office of the Small Business Ombudsman Environmental Statistics

DPPEA Services

Free

Non-regulatory

Confidential

Multi-media

Available to industry, business,

and government agencies

How DPPEA Can Help You

Technical Assistance

Outreach and Training

Marketing Assistance for Recyclable

Materials

Information Clearinghouse

Financial Assistance

Regulatory Assistance

Technical Assistance

On-site pollution prevention assessments

Develop and evaluate waste reduction

programs

Provide guidance on compliance with

environmental regulations

Phone and e-mail information requests

Outreach and Training

Presentations - general to specificPresentations - general to specific

Workshops, e.g.Workshops, e.g.

- Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction- Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction

- Compliance for Furniture Manufacturers- Compliance for Furniture Manufacturers

Training courses, e.g.Training courses, e.g.

- Recycling Coordinators Training Course- Recycling Coordinators Training Course

- ISO 14000- ISO 14000

Marketing Assistance for Recyclable Materials

Locate recycling markets

Work with manufacturers to convert

feedstock and expand capacity

Maintain database of markets for

recyclable materials

http://www.p2pays.org/DMRM/

Information Clearinghouse

Over 12,000 technical documents

DPPEA publications, e.g.

FOCUS, Recycling Works

fact sheets

Vendor database

Web Site: http://www.p2pays.org

Financial Assistance

Pollution Prevention Challenge Grants

Solid Waste Reduction Assistance Grants

(SWRAGs)

Commodity specific waste reduction and

recycling grants

Coordinate NICE3 grants

Information on other funding and tax

benefits

Governor’s Award Program

Given each year since 1982

Recognizes excellence in waste

elimination or reduction

Six judge review panel

Large and small businesses, industries,

and government agencies

Any Questions

Office of the Small Business Ombudsman (OSBO)

Provides environmental assistance to

small businesses (<100 employees)

Advocates for small business in

regulatory process

70% of calls deal with air quality questions

Phone: (800) 829-4841

Environmental Permits Information Center (EPIC)

Helps determine environmental permit

requirements

Provides guidance on permit process

Provides referrals to individual

regulatory agencies

Phone: 1-888-368-2640

http://www.p2pays.org/EPIC/

Recycling BusinessAssistance Center (RBAC)

Cooperative effort between DENR and

Commerce

Provides business development/expansion

assistance

Promotes buying recycled products

Encourages recycling technology R&D