requirements for hazardous waste generators in wisconsin

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REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS IN WISCONSINA very brief summary of the steps to identify and comply with the applicable regulations for the generation of hazardous waste in the State of Wisconsin. And how to avoid the WDNR’s Common Hazardous Waste Violations.

Hazardous Waste in Wisconsin

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A LITTLE BACKGROUNDIt’s important to understand the basis for the regulations and what agency enforces them.


Regulatory Agencies

• USEPA regulates environmental protection nationwide.

• Approved State programs may be more stringent and more broad.

• In Wisconsin: The WI Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).

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What is Cradle to Grave for Hazardous Waste?

• If you generate a hazardous waste, regulations are applicable throughout its lifecycle.

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FOREVER!!!


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HAZARDOUS WASTE DETERMINATIONRequired for all the waste you generate.


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All Generators Must Complete a Hazardous Waste Determination• Sole responsibility of the generator.• Must be documented.• Maintain records for 3 years.• Determination may be based on:

1. Analysis of samples.

2. Generator’s knowledge.

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Is it a Solid Waste?

• Any discarded material.

• Liquid, solid, semi-solid.• Garbage or trash.• Industrial waste.• Residential waste.• Food waste.• Containers &

packaging.


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Two Types of Hazardous Waste

1. Listed

• Identified by:

1. Process of generation

2. Technical name• Usually knowledge-based.

2. Characteristic

• Exhibits defined characteristics.

• Usually determined by sample analysis.


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Listed Hazardous Waste

• F-Codes:• Non-specific sources.• Spent solvents, WWT sludge, more…

• K-Codes:• Specific sources.• Petroleum refining, primary metal processing, more…


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More Listed Hazardous Waste

• P & U Codes:• Listed by technical name.

• Must be virgin, unreacted material.• Unused product• Spill clean-up• Container residue


P-listed = acute hazardous

waste

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Characteristic Hazardous Waste

• Ignitable (D001):• Liquid with flashpoint <140˚F.• Spontaneously combustible solid.• Oxidizer.• Flammable gas.

• Corrosive (D002):• Aqueous with pH ≤2 or ≥12.5, and/or• Liquid that corrodes steel at defined rate.• Can’t be a solid.


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More Characteristic Hazardous Waste

• Reactive (D003):• Unstable under normal conditions.• Water reactive.• Explosive.

• Toxic (D004 – D043):• Poisonous to living organisms.• Toxins will leach from waste above a threshold concentration.


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Is it Excluded by Regulation?

• Excluded by rule from definition of solid waste.• Excluded by rule from definition of hazardous waste.

• Excluded from regulation due to recycling.• Excluded as material in an out-of-service process for ≤90 days.

• Excluded as a waste determination or treatability study sample.


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Common Hazardous Waste Violations

• Misclassifying a hazardous waste as non-hazardous or vice-versa.

• Incorrect application of generator knowledge where sample analysis would yield better used.

• Use of a lab for sample analysis that is not certified by the WDNR.


Tip: Refer to list of

WDNR certified labs

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HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR STATUSThe requirements of regulatory compliance depends upon your hazardous waste generator status.


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Large Quantity Generator

• GENERATES:• ≥1,000 kg hazardous waste/calendar mo.

• ≥1 kg acute hazardous waste/calendar mo.


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Small Quantity Generator

• GENERATES:• >100 kg <1,000 kg hazardous waste/calendar mo.

• ACCUMULATES:• ≤6,000 kg hazardous waste.


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Very Small Quantity Generator

• GENERATES:• ≤100 kg hazardous waste/calendar mo.

• ≤1 kg acute hazardous waste/calendar mo.

• ACCUMULATES:• <1,000 kg hazardous waste.


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PREVENTING AND PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIESYour requirements for preparation and prevention of emergencies will differ based on your generator status.


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Emergency Preparedness & Prevention

• Attempt arrangements w/ local emergency services.

• Internal & external emergency communication.• Personnel must have immediate access.

• Fire suppression, spill control, & decontamination equipment.• Must be tested and maintained.


Required

for LQG &

SQG

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Small Quantity Generator Requirements:

• Post emergency response information.

• ID one employee available for coordinating emergency response.

In the event

of a spill or

emergency…


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Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

• Arrangements agreed to by local authorities, emergency response contractors, and equipment suppliers.

• Phone numbers of local authorities & contractors.• Emergency coordinator’s address & phone (office and home).

• Up to date list of emergency equipment & capabilities.

• Evacuation plan and directions.


LQG only

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Common Hazardous Waste Violation

• Failure to have or update the Contingency Plan.• Missing name & home address of emergency coordinators.

• Inadequate description of all waste and hazards.• Missing description and location of emergency equipment & accumulation areas.


Tip: Refer to NR 630.22 of

the WI Administrative Code

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HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER MANAGEMENTProper container management is the way to prevent spills, releases, and WDNR violations.


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Hazardous Waste Container Management

• In good condition.• No residue on outside.• Compatible with waste.• Store in proper location:

• Indoors• Controlled access


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• Using improper containers.

• Containers in poor condition.

• Storage in poor location.


DOT-approved container

required for off-site

shipment

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Markings for Containers & Tanks

“Hazardous Waste” Accumulation Start Date


HAZARDOUS WASTE 2/27/13

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• Containers & tanks must be clearly marked as “Hazardous Waste”.

• Accumulation containers must be marked with the date the first drop of hazardous waste is added.• Accumulation time limit begins on this date.


Onsite accumulation

begins “With the first

drop!”

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Keep Container Closed

• Container must be closed except when adding or removing waste.

• Intent is for container to be:• Vapor tight.• Spill proof.


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• Containers not kept closed except to add or remove waste.


Question: Could the waste

spill out if the container

tipped over?

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Time Limit for Onsite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste

Large Quantity Generator

• No more than 90 days from date of initial accumulation.

Small Quantity Generator

• No more than 180 days from date of initial accumulation.


1-time, 30-day extension

available upon request

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Time Limit for Onsite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste• Very Small Quantity Generator:• No onsite time limit for accumulation of hazardous waste.


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• Accumulate hazardous waste onsite for greater than 90 or 180 days without approval.


REMEMBER: Onsite

accumulation begins “With

the first drop!”

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Weekly Inspections

• Weekly inspections are required for LQG’s & SQG’s:• Hazardous waste containers.

• Hazardous waste accumulation areas.

• Must maintain a log of completed inspections.


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• Not maintaining records of waste container inspection logs.



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SATELLITE ACCUMULATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTEThe satellite accumulation regulations give you a break from some of the requirements for hazardous waste.


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Container Volume Restrictions in SAA’s

• ≤55 gallons of hazardous waste.

• ≤1 quart of acute hazardous waste.


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Container Requirements in SAA’s

• Label: “Hazardous Waste”• or chemical name.

• Other “basic” container requirements.


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The Tricky Part of SAA’s

1. At or near the point of generation.

2. Under the control of the operator of the process that generated the waste.

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When Volume Limit is Met

1. Final closure.

2. Date container was full.

3. 3 days to move to Central Accumulation Area.

4. 90 or 180 day limit begins.


No on-site time limit for

accumulation of hazardous

waste in an SAA.

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• Accumulating >55 gallons of hazardous waste at a Satellite Accumulation Area.


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REPORTING REQUIREMENTSMake sure you are in compliance with the WDNR reporting requirements.


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Reporting Requirements

EPA Form 8700-12

• Must be used to document facility’s:• Generator status• Wastes generated• Ownership

Annual Hazardous Waste Report

• Due March 1st for previous year.

• LQG’s and SQG’s.


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TRAINING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PERSONNELWDNR and US EPA agree on this one: You must annually train all hazardous waste personnel at an LQG. Some training for SQG’s as well.


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Training Requirements

LQG

• Initial w/i 180 days of employment.

• Annual review.• Program directed by trained personnel.

• Trained to perform job in compliance with regulations.

• Document correctly.

SQG

• “Ensure facility personnel are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities…”


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• Not providing annual training.

• Not providing training in implementation of contingency plan.

• Not maintaining training records.


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THE UNIFORM HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFESTRequired nationwide since 9.5.06. There are Federal and State requirements you must follow.


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Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

• Must use for:• Hazardous waste from LQG & SQG.

• Used Oil from all generators.

• PCB’s from all generators.

• Hazardous waste from VSQG does not require manifest.


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Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in Wisconsin

• For out-of-State TSDF, generator must submit final, signed copy to WDNR w/i 30 days of receiving.

• Not required for in-state TSDF.


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• Not having all required manifests.

• Improperly filling out manifests.

• Not sending final signed copy to WDNR if TSDF out-of-State.


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LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONSaka: LDR or Land Ban. Be aware of your requirements as a generator of hazardous waste.


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Land Disposal Restrictions for Hazardous Waste• Generator responsibility:

1. Determine applicable LDR’s for their waste.

2. Provide signed LDR Notice or Certification to TSDF.

3. Maintain signed copy of LDR Notice or Certification.

4. Update LDR if changes to waste.


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• Not having signed LDR notices or certifications.


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UNIVERSAL WASTEA “de-regulation” of some hazardous waste at the Federal level and in Wisconsin. Be aware of your requirements.


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Federal Universal Wastes

• Electric lamps.• Batteries.• Mercury-containing devices.

• Recalled or cancelled pesticides.


Wisconsin Universal Wastes

• Federal UW’s

and…• Antifreeze to be recycled

• E-waste• Refer to my presentation: Universal Waste in Wisconsin.

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Common Universal Waste Violation

• Not closing and labeling container properly.


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USED OILAnother “de-regulation” of what might be a hazardous waste.


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Used Oil Management

• Manage in tanks & containers only.

• Label: “Used Oil”.• Practice good housekeeping.

• Refer to my article: Used Oil Management in Wisconsin.


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For More Information

• Database of WDNR-Certified Labs• The ID and Management of Universal Waste in Wisconsin

• Hazardous Waste Manifests – A Guide for Hazardous Waste Generators

• WDNR’s Common Hazardous Waste Violations• Used Oil Management in Wisconsin• Is Your Waste Hazardous?


http://dnr.wi.gov/regulations/labcert/lablists.html

http://www.slideshare.net/Dstoehr/the-identification-and-management-of-universal-waste-in-wisconsin

http://www.slideshare.net/Dstoehr/the-identification-and-management-of-universal-waste-in-wisconsin

http://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/pubs/wa/wa1176.pdf


http://danielstraining.com/blog/used-oil-management-in-wisconsin/


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