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Containers
Waste Chemicals stored in containers of one gallon or larger size shall be break-resistant
whenever possible (e.g. metal, plastic, plastic-coated glass, or metal overpack
of glass).
Waste Chemicals shall be kept within approved
secondary containment. An approved secondary containment
is a commercially available plastic container,
of large enough volume to hold the contents of
the chemical container. Please contact the EMP
for more information, and container availability.
Closure
Hazardous Waste containers must be closed at all times during storage, except
when waste is being added. Use screw cap containers when possible. Regulations
do not permit funnels to remain in waste containers after filling.
Labels
All hazardous waste containers must be labeled at the time that the waste is
first placed into the container. The following information must be completed
on the tag: The chemical name of the contents in words, not abbreviated,
no formulas (e.g. "Waste Sulfuric Acid" not H2S04). The associated hazard(s)
of the waste (Ignitable, Corrosive, Reactive, or Toxic). Do not place the
date on the tag until the container becomes full.
Special labels (red tags) for hazardous waste
containers are provided by EMP. Use the Online
Request form if you need red tags.
Inspection
Satellite Accumulation Areas must be
checked at least weekly to ensure that all federal and state regulations
are being followed.
90-Day Storage
Some DLCs have an EMP-approved and maintained 90 day storage area. For these
DLCs, closed, full waste containers, when properly labeled and dated, may
be stored there until the chemical waste is picked up by the EMP. All 90-day
storage areas are inspected weekly by the EMP to document regulatory compliance.
90-day Hazardous Waste Storage Areas must be properly
delineated and registered with the EMP.
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