2. Outline
What is a Hazardous Waste
Completing a Hazardous waste tracking
form / label
Accumulation and Management
Storage / Satellite Accumulation
Waste Pick – Up (s)
Other Hazardous Waste Categories
Treated Wood Waste
Universal Waste (Includes E-Waste)
Contact for additional information
3. What is a Hazardous
Waste?
Waste classification laws are divided
throughout many sections of four
laws/codes (the United States Code,
the Code of Federal Regulations, the
California Health and Safety Code,
and the California Code of
Regulations
The term “Waste” means; any form of
liquid, semi-liquid, solid, or gaseous
material which no longer serves the
purpose for which it was originally
intended and is not excluded by law.
Waste is legally defined in Title 22
California Code of Regulations(CCR)
section 66261.2
4. What is a
Hazardous
Waste ?
“Hazardous Waste” is a waste
which could potentially
threaten human health or the
environment. Hazardous
Waste is defined in Title 22
CCR section 66261.3. This
includes waste which exhibit
one of four hazardous
characteristics:
Ignitability (flammability)
Corrosively
Reactivity (oxidizer)
Toxicity (poison)
Note: The us of an Material Safety Data Sheet will
assist in determining if a substance is a hazardous
waste.
Contact EH&S for assistance in identifying
hazardous waste.
5. What is a
Hazardous Waste?
A waste exhibits the characteristic of
Ignitability (flammability) if it:
has a flash point less than 60 C (140
F).
is a solid capable of causing fire
through friction, absorption of
moisture/water or spontaneous
chemical change
It is an oxidizer as defined in 49 CFR
Section 173.151
It is an ignitable compressed gas as
defined in 49 CFR section 173.000.
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6. What is a
Hazardous
Waste?
A waste exhibits the characteristic of
Corrosively if it is:
• aqueous and has a PH less than or equal to 2
or greater than or equal to 12.5
• corrodes steel at a rate greater than 6.35 mm
(0.250 inch) per year
• Solid when mixed with an equivalent weight
of water has a PH less than or equal to 2 or
greater than or equal to 12.5.
A waste exhibits the characteristic of
Reactivity (e.g. Oxidizer) if it is:
• Normally unstable
• Reacts violently with water/moisture
• Forms an explosive mixture with water
• Generates toxic gases when mixed with water
• Capable of detonation when subject to a
strong initiating force
• Readily capable of detonation or explosive
decomposition or reaction at a standard
temperature and pressure.
7. A waste exhibits the characteristic
of Toxicity (e.g. poison) if it:
Contains a listed carcinogen at a
concentration greater than or equal to
0.001% by weight.
Has an acute LD50 or LC50 less than
the specified levels of 2,500 mg/Kg
10,000 ppm or 500 mg/l or LD 50
dermal less than 4,300 Mg/Hg.
Contains any of the substances at or
above the concentrations listed in
Table I (using TCLP), Table II (using
STLC or TTLC) and / or Table III (using
STLC or TTLC) in Section 66261.24 Title
22 of the CCR, see appendix G of the
Hazardous Waste Manual
(http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/ftp/H
azWasteManual.Doc
Or experience or testing has shown it
to be toxic.
What is a
Hazardous
Waste?
8. What is a
Hazardous Waste?
Background:
Federal Government and
the State of California
prohibit pouring/dumping of
Hazardous Wastes down
the drain, in the trash, on
the ground, into bodies of
water, or into storm drains.
Management of Hazardous
Wastes is strictly regulated
to prevent poisoning
people and the
environment
9. Universal Hazardous
Waste
Typical Hazardous Waste
Reactives
Flammables
Toxics
• e.g. poisons, pesticides, herbicides,
rodenticides, fungicides, insecticides
Water Insolubles
• Used oil, grease
Corrosives
• Acids, bases, alkaline materials, lead
storage batteries
These wastes are generated
throughout campus
• Laboratories, maintenance shops,
auto shops, medical
examination/treatment rooms, in
offices and in the application of
pesticides/herbicides, etc.
10. Filling out a
Hazardous Waste
Tracking Form/ Label
“Hazardous Material Name(s)
and Concentration (s)” is the
first section.
Here you enter the proper chemical
name and concentration, if known (no
chemical formulas).
If the substance is unknown, write in
“unknown” with a brief description of
what you believe is in the container.
(e.g. Unknown Oily substance with
safe step - spill clean-up Bldg 3)
Note: All unknowns will not be picked
up until identified by the generating
department.
Departments may be charged for
analysis of unknowns. Costs can go
up to and exceed $2,500
11. Filling out a Hazardous
Waste Tracking
Form/Label
Quantity:
A simple section but does provide
important information required for
tracking the waste. Remember that it is
the size of the container, not the
amount inside the container, that
dictates quantity.
“CA Waste No’s”
Most important for tracking the waste is
the three digit code printed on the back
of page two, read each description and
use the best description that pertains
to your waste.
“Waste Class”
Choose from list on back side of form
12. Filling Out A
Hazardous Waste
Tracking Form/Label
Check the Gas, Liquid or Solid box
to describe the form of the waste
these boxes are located just below the
Waste Category line.
Boxes marked “Research” and “Spill
Cleanup”
these should be checked if the waste is
not normal University waste from a Lab
but waste from a research project or a
small spill clean up
Safety/Handling Precautions.
Check all that apply or list other
handling Instructions that maybe
listed on the label of the container;
known precautions for the chemical;
or are just common sense precautions
for handling any chemical.
some simple common sense
precautions to check, but are not
limited to:
avoid eye and skin contact;
avoid prolong breathing of vapors.
13. Filling Out A
Hazardous Waste
Tracking
Form/Label
Final Accumulation DateFinal Accumulation Date
The last day/date that a wasteThe last day/date that a waste
chemical (gas, liquid or solid) is orchemical (gas, liquid or solid) is or
was placed into the containerwas placed into the container
This is the responsibility of theThis is the responsibility of the
person (s) generating the wasteperson (s) generating the waste eithereither
from the Lab, from Research,from the Lab, from Research, or fromor from
spill clean – up.spill clean – up.
Initial Accumulation DateInitial Accumulation Date
The date that a waste chemical (gas,The date that a waste chemical (gas,
liquid or solid) is first placed into theliquid or solid) is first placed into the
container. If this date is unknown, usecontainer. If this date is unknown, use
the date you are filling out thethe date you are filling out the form forform for
the waste.the waste.
14. Filling Out A
Hazardous Waste
Tracking
Form/Label
Prepared By
Name of the person that generated the
waste
Please PRINT legibly
Department
This is a two or three letter abbreviation.
(I.e., “EHS” / “FM”)
Extension/Phone Number
A number where the generator filling out
the form can be reached
Required for asking questions pertaining
to the hazardous waste.
15. Filling Out A
Hazardous Waste
Tracking Form/Label
• CODE NUMBER (upper right
corner of form)
• Once the form is filled out, using tape or
some form of a label that will stick to the
container
• All containers Must be labeled from the
first drop of waste put into the container
• Write the Code Number on the hazardous
waste container (s)
• Leave the three part form together
• The Environmental Specialist or an EH&S
person will pick up your hazardous waste
• Thursday for the 4/10 schedule and Fridays
for regular working hours
• The Environmental Specialist or the EH&S
person will match the code number on the
form to the hazardous waste being picked
up for disposal.
16. Storage/Satellite
Accumulation
Current hazardous waste regulations,
allows the University to hold
hazardous waste on campus for only
90 days
which is an accomplishable time frame
with everyone working together
this works out to one time each quarter
which is the preferred method that keeps
the University/Colleges from being fined
Exemptions to Storage Regulations –
Satellite Accumulation
Title 22, of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 66262.34 [e] (Satellite Storage Areas)
allows hazardous waste to be accumulated in
containers for longer than 90 days under the
following conditions
17. Storage /
Satellite
Accumulation
The accumulation location must be at or
near the point of waste generation and
under the control of the person in charge of
the process generating the waste;
The total quantity of hazardous waste
accumulated in the satellite storage area
shall not exceed a total of 55 gallons of
hazardous waste, 1 quart of acutely
hazardous waste or 1 quart of extremely
hazardous waste
The hazardous waste cannot be
accumulated in tanks;
18. Storage /
Satellite
Accumulation
Containers
The accumulation containers must be
labeled with the composition of the
waste, the physical form of the waste,
the waste category, the initial
accumulation date of the waste, and
labeled with a completed “Hazardous
Waste Tracking Form”, which has this
required information once you fill it out
properly
Containers must be maintained in good
condition (e.g. no rust or structural
defects)
Containers in poor condition must be
replaced
Waste shall not be accumulated, added
to, or mixed in an unwashed
transportation or storage container
that previously contained an
incompatible waste
Incompatible waste shall not be mixed
in the same container
If in doubt DO NOT MIX
19. Storage / Satellite
Accumulation
Once the quantity of hazardous waste
stored within a Satellite Storage Area
reaches the applicable quantity
limitations of 55 gallons or 1 quart, the
container must be labeled with the final
accumulation date, within 3 days and
the waste transported to the Hazardous
Materials Facility (building 118)
Hazardous waste collected under the
satellite accumulation exemption must
be shipped off campus within 90 days of
reaching the 55 gallon or 1 quart
quantity limit or 365 days from the initial
accumulation date, which ever is less.
20. Storage / Satellite
Accumulation
Inspections
Each satellite storage area must be
inspected on a Weekly Basis to insure that
the
• containers are not leaking and are in good
condition
• containers are properly separated to avoid
mixing of incompatible wastes or materials
• containers are kept closed except when
adding compatible waste to the container
• incompatible wastes are not stored in the
same container
• a log must be maintained by each department
to document weekly inspections
The “Satellite Accumulation Inspection
Checklist” found in
• Appendix B, of the Hazardous Waste Policy
and Procedures Manual can be used to
document this weekly inspection
21. Waste
Pick up
(s)
When or Before the waste is
transported to the Hazardous
Material Facility or picked up by
Environmental Health and Safety
Department Personnel
the container(s) shall be inspected on
the spot for a hazardous waste tracking
form (complete with all three (3)
copies)
visible leakage
secure caps or lids
If the complete Waste Form
is not attached
filled out completely
there is visible leakage
or the cap or lids are not secure
your waste will not be picked up
until corrected
Call 3230 for questions.
22. Waste Pick Up (s)
At the Hazardous Material Facility
building 118 (behind building 45)
the hazardous waste tracking form will be
checked for proper Information
and the “receipt of material” block signed off
the green copy of the hazardous waste tracking
form shall be returned to the department that
generated the waste
• once the data is entered into the computer.
24. Treated Wood Waste
(TWW)
What is TWW?
Wood treated with preserving
chemicals
• Protecting the wood
• Insect attack
• Fungal decay
• Examples include
• Fence posts
• Landscape timbers
• Pilings
• Railroad ties
• Guardrails
• Decking
25. Treated Wood Waste
(TWW)
Management & Handling
Dispose of as hazardous waste
and not discarded in regular
trash or to a landfill
Do not
• burn, recycle, reclaim or reuse
Reuse if following conditions
met:
• Reuse on campus
• Wood reuse in compliance with
FIFRA approval for the wood
preservative
Shall not be stored for more
than 90 days on campus
Not treated on campus
26. Treated Wood
Waste
Labeling use Hazardous waste tracking
form;
Use information in table to complete
tracking form.
Additional Information on
Collection, packaging & short term
storage, spill response and employee
safety
is available in Appendix I in the
Hazardous Waste Manual
http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/fte/Haz
WasteManual.doc
Hazardous Material
Name for Labeling
California
Waste Code
Waste
Classification
Safety/Handling
TREATED WOOD
WASTE-Do Not Burn or
Scavenge
614 Poison 6.1 •Avoid Eye & Skin
Contact
28. Universal Hazardous
Waste Sub Category
Mercury Thermostats
Mercury Switches
Aerosol Cans
Dental Amalgam Wastes
Pressure or Vacuum Gauges
Containing Mercury
Mercury-Added Novelties
Shoes with flashing lights
Mercury Counterweights and
Dampers
Mercury Thermometers
Dilators and Weighted tubing
Mercury-Containing Rubber
Flooring
Mercury Gas Flow Regulators
29. Universal Hazardous
Waste Sub Category
Management of Universal
Hazardous Waste
Handle these as other
waste by
Filling out a “green form”.
More detailed information
is available on the EH&S
web site:
• http://csupomona.edu/~ehs/
UniversalWaste.htm
30. Where to get more
information
Material Safety Data Sheets
Product Labels/Fact Sheets
Equipment maintenance manuals and
specifications
Policy and Procedures Manuals
Your Instructor or Supervisor
Mike Huyter, Environmental Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety
Department
Editor's Notes
Ld 50 = Lethal dose 50% of the population
LC 50 = lethal concentration = concentration of chemical in air or water the kills 50% of the population
Mg/Kg = millogram /per/ killogram
Ppm = part per million
Mg/l = millogram /per/ liter
TCLP – Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure
STLC = Soluble threshold limit concentration
TTLC = total threshold limit concentration