This document provides guidance on managing different types of wastes at an oil refinery in compliance with regulations. It discusses proper procedures for labeling, inspecting, storing, and disposing of solid wastes, hazardous wastes, and other materials. Key requirements outlined include only storing hazardous waste for 90 days, keeping inspection records for 5 years, and filing an annual waste report. The document also provides examples of waste types and how they should be designated and handled.
3. So, is your stuff a
Solid Waste?
Solid Waste?Solid Waste?
Abandoned/Destined
for Disposal
Inherently Waste Like
40 CFR 261.2 Definition of Solid Waste:
(a)(1) A solid waste is any discarded
material that is not excluded by variance
granted under 則則 260.30 and 260.31.
Recycled
Haz Waste Exclusions
Sewer/NPDES Discharge
4. E P A Listed Wastes
K/F Codes
U/P Codes
EPA Characteristic Wastes
D Codes
WADOE Criteria Wastes
W Codes
Book Designation
for unused chemicals
Waste
Characterization
Jet Fuel Treater
Clay: WADOE
Criteria Waste
(WT02)
Refinery Heat
Exchanger Sludge:
Listed Waste
(K050)Spent Reformer
Catalyst:
Characteristic
Waste (D001,D018)
5. Drums containing Dangerous Waste
Accumulation Start Date Date waste was first
placed into the drum
Contents Brief description of waste origin
Crude Oil Tank Bottom Sludge
API Separator Sludge
Waste Labeling
6. Label Orientation
Place on upper
1/3 of drum
DOT Hazard
Identification
label placed
next to
Dangerous
Waste label
Waste Labeling
7. Drummed Waste
New open-head drums from receiving
Avoid mixing Haz/Non-haz
Label drums as soon as waste is placed
into drum
Contact Env. Dept. for proper labels
Leave minimum 6 outage in drum
Drums with general refuse must be marked
Make sure lid gasket is intact
Secure drum lid with tightener ring
Transport drums to the haz waste pad
Do Not Overfill
Drum 880
Pounds Maximum!
8. 90 Day Maximum
Proper Labeling
Aisles at least 30
Containers Closed
Secondary
Containment
Container/Waste
Compatibility
Weekly Inspections
Dangerous Waste
Storage
9. Satellite Accumulation
What is Satellite Accumulation?
Accumulation of Dangerous Waste <55 gal per
Waste Stream-No Date on Label
At the Point of Generation-Operator Control
Inspection and Containment considerations
Wastes with satellite accumulation at U.S. Oil
Spent Aerosol Cans
COD Analytical Waste/Mercury
Tank #471 Strainer Debris
Spent Paint/Thinner
Batteries (Universal Waste)
Oily Rags/Absorbent Pads (Non Haz)
Do
not place
dissim
ilar
waste in
these
containers
Must be moved
into storage
when full
10. Dangerous Waste Inspection
2004/2007/2010
Satellite Accumulation:
COD Analytical Waste
Mercury Waste
Tank #471 Strainer
Debris
Spent Paint/Thinner
Refinery Inspection - AM
Records Inspection - PM
Must Be
Locked!!!
12. Universal Waste
Applies to
Fluorescent Lamps,
Batteries, Monitors &
Thermostats
Does not apply to
broken lamps
Allows accumulation
up to 1 year
Must be properly
packaged and labeled
Sent to
Reclaimers
13. Non-Regulated Waste
Solid waste that does not designate as a
Dangerous Waste
Examples:
Oily Rags/Absorbent Pads
Sulfur Debris
Some Spent Sand Blast
Proper Management
Requires drum labeling
No accumulation limits
No free liquids
Haz Waste +
Non Haz =
Hazardous!
15. Household Hazardous Waste
Hidden Valley
Transfer Station:
17925 Meridian Street
East on South Hill,
Puyallup
Days Open: Tuesday
and Thursday
Hours: 8 AM to Noon
and 1 PM to 5 PM
Pierce County Disposal Options:
Tacoma Haz Waste
Collection Facility:
3510 South Mullen,
Tacoma
Days Open: seven days
a week
Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM
You must show proof
of county residency
Household hazardous
waste disposal is not
available for
businesses.
16. Hazardous Waste Manifest
Names of Generator
Transporter & Disposer
Proper Shipping Names
EPA Waste ID Numbers
Manifest Number
Emergency Phone/24 hour
UN 3077, Hazardous
Waste, Solid, N.O.S.(),
9, PGIII
U.S. Oil & Refining
Company
17. Hazardous Waste Manifest
Hazardous Waste,
Solid, N.O.S.
UN 3077, 9, PGIII
U.S. Oil & Refining
Company
Signed/Dated by
Generator
Signed/Dated by
Transporter
Signed/Dated/Checked by
Disposal Facility when
Waste Received
Mailed to Generator
35 Day
Limit:
Search!
19. Empty Drums
Empty Drum Management
Remove all material from drum
Secure lid or bung
Place upside down in Empty Drum
Receiving Area
Affix completed Empty Drum Label
5-Gallon and smaller containers
Empty; Leave lids off
Dispose in general refuse container
Other Waste
Considerations:
20. Asphalt Roll-Off Bin
Located in the B-area
For asphalt debris only
Environmental Dept. authorize disposal of
similar material on a case-by-case basis
Bulk Waste
Keep lid closed unless filling
Ensure integrity of liner is maintained
Tighten door prior to filling
Not for free liquid storage
Report leaking containers immediately
21. Contaminated Soil
Check with the Environmental Department first
Heavily-contaminated generally is disposed of in
the B-area asphalt roll-off bin
Lightly-contaminated generally disposed of in
containment cell
22. Scrap Metal
Scrap Metal Only
No
Drums
Chemical containers
Aerosol cans
Dangerous waste
24. Hazardous Waste or
Hazardous Substance Spills
Ground/Water
Report to Ecology &
Local Response
Release to Air
Also Notify Puget
Sound Clean Air
Agency
Cleanup
Responsibility
Designate Waste
Treat, Store, &
Dispose as
Appropriate
Immediate
Verbal
Notification
25. Reporting & Recordkeeping
Requirements
Annual Report on Waste Quantities
Turbowaste
Exception Reports Manifest not
returned in 45 days
Retain Records for 5 Years:
Returned Manifests
Waste Designation Records
Inspection Logs
27. Everything OK Here?
Possible Problems:
Label on Yellow
Drum?
Positives:
1. Good containment
system, capacity?
2. Drums in good
shape
3. Inspections
35. Q-1: How long are we
allowed to store
Dangerous Waste?
A-1: 90 Days
Q-2: True or False?
Rolloffs are suitable for
liquid wastes.
A-2: False
Quiz!
36. Q-3: How much time is
allowed to move a full
drum from a satellite
area to storage?
A-3: 3 Days
Q-4: How long must
returned manifests be
kept?
A-4: 5 Years
Quiz!
37. Q-5: How long can we
accumulate Universal
Waste?
A-5: 1 Year
Q-6: True or False? API
Sludge is an example of
a Listed Waste.
A-6: True
Quiz!
38. Q-7: How much aisle
space is required
between rows of
drums?
A-7: 30
Inches
Quiz!
Q-8: How many days
after shipment must a
generator start a search
for the return manifest?
A-8: 35 Days
39. Q-9: What is the DOT
weight limit for a 55
gallon drum?
A-9: 880
pounds
Quiz!
Q-10:True or False? All
waste must be sampled
and tested for
characterization.
A-10: False
40. Q-12: How often is the
annual Dangerous
Waste Report filed?
A-12:
Hmmm
Annually?
Quiz!
Q-11:True or False?
Steel drums are suitable
for all refinery wastes.
A-11: False