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Ron Pridgeon
NC Division of Pollution Prevention & Environmental
Assistance
www.p2pays.org
919-715-65171-800-763-0136
How to Conduct a Waste How to Conduct a Waste AssessmentAssessment
“We came to this workshop because we care about….
safety of our employees improving bottom-line profits protecting the environment compliance with environmental regulations
How much do you spend on environmental management?
“If we don’t know what our environmental expenses are, it will be very difficult to reduce
and eliminate them”
Environmental Expenses
Tangible Intangible
Tangible Environmental Expenses
Off-site hazardous waste transporting Landfill fees On-site waste water pretreatment On-site monitoring and testing
Intangible Environmental Expenses
Fines and penalties Company image Legal staff Marketing of byproducts Training expenses Labor - in-house and consulting Environmental supplies - drums, spill kits
Intangible Environmental Expenses
Waste storage - dikes, shelters, containers Recycling equipment - bailers, bins, cartons Disposal - Out of date raw materials Control equipment - scrubbers, filter presses Personal protective equipment - gloves,
respirators, boots, and aprons related to waste management
Environmental Accounting
Creates a greater awareness about the wastes generated in our processes
Objectives of a Waste AssessmentObjectives of a Waste Assessment
Determine...Determine...- General types of waste- General types of waste
- Quantity / volumes of each waste type- Quantity / volumes of each waste type
Identify...Identify... - Sources, processes, and procedures that- Sources, processes, and procedures that
contribute to waste generationcontribute to waste generation
Waste Assessment
Allows us to take a closer look at exactly how our operations impact
the environment
Environmental Impacts
Positive Recycling Water Conservation Natural Resource
Conservation (less energy use)
Negative Landfill Use Air Pollutants Hazardous Waste
Generation
Steps to Conducting a Waste Steps to Conducting a Waste AssessmentAssessment
Schedule a meeting with key personnel.Schedule a meeting with key personnel. Analyze background information & flow diagrams.Analyze background information & flow diagrams. Conduct a pre-assessment meeting.Conduct a pre-assessment meeting. Conduct a facility walk-through.Conduct a facility walk-through. Identify waste reduction opportunities.Identify waste reduction opportunities. Conduct a follow-up meeting.Conduct a follow-up meeting. Prepare a waste assessment report.Prepare a waste assessment report.
Schedule a Meeting with Schedule a Meeting with Key PersonnelKey Personnel
Establish CommitmentEstablish Commitment Set the agenda to meet your Set the agenda to meet your
goals and objectives.goals and objectives. Build a partnership.Build a partnership. Select a waste assessment Select a waste assessment
team.team.
Team Selection
Production Maintenance Quality Control Process Engineering Purchasing Human Resources Environmental
Analyze Background Information Analyze Background Information and Flow Diagramsand Flow Diagrams
Waste types, volumes, and disposal costsWaste types, volumes, and disposal costs Written procedures for waste handlingWritten procedures for waste handling Current waste reduction activitiesCurrent waste reduction activities Purchasing records and specificationsPurchasing records and specifications Process quality control dataProcess quality control data Process flow diagramsProcess flow diagrams
Process Flow Process Flow DiagramDiagram
Painting
Inspection
Packaging
Receiving
Pre-Assessment Meeting
Fill in gaps in the background information. Discuss current waste reduction efforts. Get a sound understanding of the process prior to
the facility walk-through.
Conduct a Facility Walk-ThroughConduct a Facility Walk-Through
Follow the process flow diagram.Follow the process flow diagram.
Look for sources of waste and Look for sources of waste and opportunities to eliminate, reduce, opportunities to eliminate, reduce, reuse, or recycle.reuse, or recycle.
Observe both normal operations Observe both normal operations and sporadic events such as and sporadic events such as cleanup and product changes.cleanup and product changes.
Ask questions. Ask questions.
Key QuestionsKey Questions
What type of waste is it?What type of waste is it? Where did it come from?Where did it come from? How much of it is there?How much of it is there? How much do you pay to get rid of it?How much do you pay to get rid of it? If it’s raw material, how much did If it’s raw material, how much did
you pay for it?you pay for it? Is it possible to reduce or eliminate it?Is it possible to reduce or eliminate it?
Perform a Mass BalancePerform a Mass Balance
Materials In = Materials OutMaterials In = Materials Out
Go back to the process flow diagram.Go back to the process flow diagram. Move from process to process.Move from process to process. Identify all inputs and outputs.Identify all inputs and outputs. Determine waste volumes and costs.Determine waste volumes and costs. List waste reduction options.List waste reduction options.
Perform a Mass BalancePerform a Mass Balance
InputsInputs PaintPaint Unpainted PartsUnpainted Parts EnergyEnergy SolventsSolvents RagsRags Air FiltersAir Filters
OutputsOutputs Painted PartsPainted Parts Empty DrumsEmpty Drums Air EmissionsAir Emissions Waste SolventWaste Solvent Waste PaintWaste Paint Soiled RagsSoiled Rags Used Air Used Air
FiltersFilters
PaintingProcess
Conduct a Follow-Up MeetingConduct a Follow-Up Meeting
Discuss initial Discuss initial findings of the findings of the waste assessment.waste assessment.
Review the next Review the next steps.steps.
Prepare a Waste Prepare a Waste Assessment ReportAssessment Report
Summarize background information.Summarize background information. Review waste generation and existing Review waste generation and existing
methods of waste management.methods of waste management. List waste reduction opportunities.List waste reduction opportunities. Include an economic assessment of Include an economic assessment of
current and proposed activities.current and proposed activities.
Evaluate Waste Reduction Evaluate Waste Reduction OptionsOptions
Occupational ImpactsOccupational Impacts Initial CostInitial Cost Operating CostOperating Cost SavingsSavings Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Impacts Production Shutdown Production Shutdown
RequirementsRequirements
ProductivityProductivity Impact on QualityImpact on Quality Energy RequirementsEnergy Requirements Facility ModificationsFacility Modifications Maintenance Maintenance
RequirementsRequirements
Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management
Plan
Do
Check
Act
NC Division of Pollution Prevention
and Environmental Assistance
DPPEA ProgramsDPPEA Programs
Industrial Section Community and Business Assistance Outreach and Training Section Recycling Business Assistance Center Environmental Permit Information Center Office of the Small Business Ombudsman Environmental Statistics
DPPEA Services
Free
Non-regulatory
Confidential
Multi-media
Available to industry, business,
and government agencies
How DPPEA Can Help You
Technical Assistance
Outreach and Training
Marketing Assistance for Recyclable
Materials
Information Clearinghouse
Financial Assistance
Regulatory Assistance
Technical Assistance
On-site pollution prevention assessments
Develop and evaluate waste reduction
programs
Provide guidance on compliance with
environmental regulations
Phone and e-mail information requests
Outreach and Training
Presentations - general to specificPresentations - general to specific
Workshops, e.g.Workshops, e.g.
- Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction- Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction
- Compliance for Furniture Manufacturers- Compliance for Furniture Manufacturers
Training courses, e.g.Training courses, e.g.
- Recycling Coordinators Training Course- Recycling Coordinators Training Course
- ISO 14000- ISO 14000
Marketing Assistance for Recyclable Materials
Locate recycling markets
Work with manufacturers to convert
feedstock and expand capacity
Maintain database of markets for
recyclable materials
http://www.p2pays.org/DMRM/
Information Clearinghouse
Over 12,000 technical documents
DPPEA publications, e.g.
FOCUS, Recycling Works
fact sheets
Vendor database
Web Site: http://www.p2pays.org
Financial Assistance
Pollution Prevention Challenge Grants
Solid Waste Reduction Assistance Grants
(SWRAGs)
Commodity specific waste reduction and
recycling grants
Coordinate NICE3 grants
Information on other funding and tax
benefits
Governor’s Award Program
Given each year since 1982
Recognizes excellence in waste
elimination or reduction
Six judge review panel
Large and small businesses, industries,
and government agencies
Any Questions
Office of the Small Business Ombudsman (OSBO)
Provides environmental assistance to
small businesses (<100 employees)
Advocates for small business in
regulatory process
70% of calls deal with air quality questions
Phone: (800) 829-4841
Environmental Permits Information Center (EPIC)
Helps determine environmental permit
requirements
Provides guidance on permit process
Provides referrals to individual
regulatory agencies
Phone: 1-888-368-2640
http://www.p2pays.org/EPIC/
Recycling BusinessAssistance Center (RBAC)
Cooperative effort between DENR and
Commerce
Provides business development/expansion
assistance
Promotes buying recycled products
Encourages recycling technology R&D