Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical
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Waste Management Comparison - 2021
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:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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S44: The new process has extensive work being done to extend the bath life or change the process for something different. The work is being done by both our R&D team & our customers. This work involves 3 full time people here & several at our customer. Source Reduction - Environmental team meets biweekly |
| 2021 |
Source Reduction:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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S44: NiCl baths are saved & reused after line changeovers Source Reduction - Environmental team initiated reuse |
| 2020 |
Other Environmental Practices - All air emission points have mist scrubbers on them
Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - F006 sludge is 100% recycled for metals recovery |
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| 2019 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Barriers: B6-Barriers to P2 B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas |
W36: Rinse cells are checked for leaks in pressure boxes & plumbing. Source Reduction - NYDEC mandates hazardous waste reduction Source Reduction - Environmental team meets every other week. Barriers to P2: B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas - We currently use static dragouts after each Ni plating station that is added back to the bath for evaporation & use blowoffs after every dragout & plating station before rinsing. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - 100% of our Sludge sent off site is recycled for metals recovery |
| 2018 |
Source Reduction:: W74: Improved application techniques[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Barriers: B6-Barriers to P2 B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas |
W74: Woods Nickel chloride plating baths are stored & reused instead of waste treating reducing the amount of nickel in the sludge & reducing the amount of Nickel chloride purchaseed. Source Reduction - Environmental team meets every other week Other Environmental Practices - 100% of F006 sludge is 100% recycled for metals recovery Barriers to P2: B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas - We use gragout reclaims on every Ni installation & add the dragout back to the process tank. We also use blowoffs prior to & after the dragouts. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Woods Nickel chloride strike plating bath are stored & reused instead of waste treating reducing the amount of nickle in the sludge & reducing the amount is nickel chloride purchased. |
| 2017 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
W13: We are using analytical computer software that statistically monitors the solutions with in limits. Increasing the life of the bath. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - All nickel contained in our F006 sludge is 100% recycled for metals recovery. We are paid for the nickel contained in the sludge. |
| 2016 |
Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - All Nickel sent off site for disposal are 100% recycled |
| 2015 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W72: Modified spray systems or equipment[-0-4%] |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
Source Reduction - The environmental team meets bi weekly all year. Source Reduction - The environmental team meets bi weekly Source Reduction - The environmental team meets bi weekly. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - Nickel is calculated from actual recycling payment for the Ni content of the sludge & is 100% recycled. |
| 2014 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures[-0-4%]
Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W72: Modified spray systems or equipment[-0-4%] |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - The F006 sludge is sent off site for 100% metals recovery recycling. The calculation for the Ni in the sludge is now reported as continuous monitoring of the Ni content is every shipment. We were reporting it on a once a year required profile analysis. This will account for the increase in Ni release to off site. |
| 2013 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
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| 2012 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
Source Reduction - We are in the process of being ISO 14000 certified & our entire environmental compliance system has been audited & revised. This required source reduction & recycling audits & activities. The continued use of cascading counter flow rinses, low flow spray nozzles & air blow offs have reduced water usage & nickel dragout. |
| 2005 | Other Environmental Practices - Section 8.8 is zero .We had a fire on 10/24/06. All water from the fire was contained within the building. The water was tested and approved by the potw for treatment in our treatment center. Treatment water is sent to the potw. |
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")