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SC-34 Waste Handling & Disposal <br />Suggested Protocols <br />General <br />■ Cover storage containers with leak proof lids or some other means. If waste is not in <br />containers, cover all waste piles (plastic tarps are acceptable coverage) and prevent <br />stormwater run-on and runoff with a berm. The waste containers or piles must be covered <br />except when in use. <br />■ Use drip pans or absorbent materials whenever grease containers are emptied by vacuum <br />trucks or other means. Grease cannot be left on the ground. Collected grease must be <br />properly disposed of as garbage. <br />■ Check storage containers weekly for leaks and to ensure that lids are on tightly. Replace any <br />that are leaking, corroded, or otherwise deteriorating. <br />■ Sweep and clean the storage area regularly. If it is paved, do not hose down the area to a <br />storm drain. <br />■ Dispose of rinse and wash water from cleaning waste containers into a sanitary sewer if <br />allowed by the local sewer authority. Do not discharge wash water to the street or storm <br />drain. <br />■ Transfer waste from damaged containers into safe containers. <br />■ Take special care when loading or unloading wastes to minimize losses. Loading systems <br />can be used to minimize spills and fugitive emission losses such as dust or mist. Vacuum <br />transfer systems can minimize waste loss. <br />Controlling Litter <br />■ Post "No Littering" signs and enforce anti -litter laws. <br />■ Provide a sufficient number of litter receptacles for the facility. <br />■ Clean out and cover litter receptacles frequently to prevent spillage. <br />Waste Collection <br />■ Keep waste collection areas clean. <br />■ Inspect solid waste containers for structural damage regularly. Repair or replace damaged <br />containers as necessary. <br />■ Secure solid waste containers; containers must be closed tightly when not in use. <br />■ Do not fill waste containers with washout water or any other liquid. <br />■ Ensure that only appropriate solid wastes are added to the solid waste container. Certain <br />wastes such as hazardous wastes, appliances, fluorescent lamps, pesticides, etc., may not be <br />disposed of in solid waste containers (see chemical/ hazardous waste collection section <br />below). <br />2 of 5 California Stormwater BMP Handbook January 2003 <br />Industrial and Commercial <br />www.cabmphandbooks.com <br />