Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical
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Waste Management Comparison - 2017
Pollution Prevention Activities for Selected Chemical
| Reporting Year | Section 8.10: Newly Implemented Source Reduction Activity | Section 8.10: Methods to Identify Activity | Section 8.11: Optional Pollution Prevention Information* |
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| 2022 |
Source Reduction:: S21: Optimized process conditions to increase efficiency
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T11: Other Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T02: External pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Barriers: B3-Barriers to P2 B3 - Concern that product quality may decline as a result of source reduction. |
S21: Pasting department - replaced the old mixer and associated devices , to achieve greater efficiency. Source Reduction - Facility EHS Director obtained QISP in qualification in 2022, and use this knowledge to better handle SWPPP program . Source Reduction - Better measuring and monitoring of waste water, and stack emissions of lead. Source Reduction - Developed and trained a team to tackle stormwater run offs during the rainy season, Barriers to P2: B3 - Concern that product quality may decline as a result of source reduction. - Substituting diesel as a cleaning agent ( especially on plates, before begin pasted), and usage of Cork on Casting machine dyes. Source Reduction: Source Reduction - By substituting the cleaning agent and using better filtering, the lead levels going to POTW , show reduction than the previous year . |
| 2021 |
Source Reduction:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
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S44: 1. EHS Manager undertaking stormwater courses to be certified as a Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner (QISP). This will help the facility to improve on its management, and monitoring of stormwater. 2. In 2021, six (6), facility personnel trained through Haz woper training (40 hr), and this will help to manage any potential spills ,on all shifts. Source Reduction - This will assist with proper handling, and efficient audits to prevent any spills, and storm water exceedance |
| 2020 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources[-50-99%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Barriers: B3-Barriers to P2 B3 - Concern that product quality may decline as a result of source reduction. |
W36: Implemented monthly inspection of Sulfuric Acid Unloading ( inspecting the third party delivery truck hose test date, and inteegrity)Inspection of aboveground acid storage tanks, monthlyInspection of waste water treatment equipment ( including all secondary containment). Generating, and completing corrective actions. Source Reduction - Vendor assisting with the audit and inspection of it's equipment ( e.g unloading hoses should be integrity tested every 90 days) Source Reduction - Employee participation and ownership. Source Reduction - Monthly audit /inspection of the spill and leak potential Source Reduction: Methods for Identifying Pollution Prevention Opportunities - Pollution Prevention Opportunities are identified through daily/ weekly/monthly inspections. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Any production waste related to Lead is recycled offsite. Barriers to P2: B3 - Concern that product quality may decline as a result of source reduction. - By modifying the raw material (Lead), and it's composition, will affect the quality of grids produced. Other Environmental Practices: Waste Treatment - The waste water stream related to process, is treated, and continuously monitored before being released to POTW. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - Environmental Management Systems adhere to ISO 14001 standards. |
| 2019 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
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W36: Implemented periodic inspection of the sulfuric acid unloading hose, and improved hazard communication, by installing caution signs ( on sandwich board) . |
| 2018 |
Barriers: B7-Barriers to P2 B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies.
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Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - General Waste recycling program have been implemented during the reporting year. to include Paper, Plastics, Cardboard & Universal Waste Source Reduction: Source Reduction - Complying with AQMD 1420.2 Air Monitoring & ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System for Lead control processes. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - ISO 14001:2015 Certified as of 4/30/2018 Barriers to P2: B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies. - Methods to reduce source activities have been exhausted to its lowest possible extent. Source Reduction: Methods for Identifying Pollution Prevention Opportunities - Indoor Air MonitoringQuarterly Roof Top CleaningFacility Cleaning (inside plant)Inspection of Total Enclosures of Lead Dust EmissionsWet Scrub/Vacuum Sweep of all vehicle paved areasStored fugitive Lead Dust, Weekly Inspection ReportsTrash Containers Inspection (Lead Containing Trash & Debris)Quarterly Smoke Test to demonstrate capture efficiency for ventilation systems. |
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| 2017 |
Source Reduction:: W61: Changed to aqueous cleaners (from solvents or other materials)[-15-24%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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W61: More proficient waste treatment efficiency by updating wastewater system to include additional preventative maintenance process. Source Reduction - Certification of ISO 14001:2015 Management System Certificate as of 4/30/2018 Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - With the implementation of ISO 14001:2015, greater emphasis will be put on Business Aspects and Impacts that have a greater pollution effect (i.e. weekly parking lot street sweeping, Perimeter Air Monitoring System, etc.) Source Reduction: Methods for Identifying Pollution Prevention Opportunities - 1. Inspection of all total enclosures of fugitive lead dust emissions2. Trash Containers (Housekeeping Requirements) 3. Quarterly Smoke Stack Testing of lead burning machines4. Weekly inside wet/scrub vacuum cleaning of facility floors using HEPA filters5. Quarterly Roof cleaning (in lieu of precipitation) |
| 1995 |
Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
TRI Pollution Prevention Glossary
The Waste Management Hierarchy |
The waste management hierarchy established by the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) guides waste generators toward the best options for managing wastes.
The preferred option is to prevent pollution at its source, but for waste that is generated, the preferred management methods are recycling, followed
by burning for energy recovery, treatment and, as a last resort, disposing of the waste.
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- A breakdown of production-related waste managed. This includes all amounts of the chemical released directly to the environment or otherwise managed as waste, other than waste generated by one-time events not associated with normal production processes (e.g., fires or remedial actions).
- A production ratio or activity index to provide context for reported toxic chemical quantities. For example, if a chemical is used in the manufacture of refrigerators, the production index would track the number of refrigerators produced and could be used to help gauge how much of the chemical is being released per unit of production.
- Any newly implemented source reduction activities, reported using "W-codes" (e.g., "W41: Increased purity of raw materials")