Waste Management

Waste Management and Disposal

Clean Business Program

You are responsible for properly managing all areas where solid, liquid, or hazardous wastes are handled, stored or disposed of to prevent pollutants from contaminating stormwater runoff. Why is Waste Management and Disposal a Concern? Your facility can contribute contaminants to stormwater runoff if wastes are not managed and disposed of properly. Poor waste management may result in an illegal discharge. What can I do? Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs). ! Train employees on BMPs, good housekeeping practices and spill response. ! Good housekeeping and proper maintenance will prevent most pollution. Best Management Practices Train all employees. It will create a safer workplace and reduce the chance of any legal enforcement. Your success depends on a well-trained staff. Cover and berm waste storage areas. Keep outside areas (dumpsters, parking lots, etc.) free of trash and debris. Store wastes indoors when possible. Keep waste containers covered. Regularly inspect and clean grease traps. Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals when possible. Recycle food grease, cleaning solutions, oil, antifreeze, batteries and fluids. Sweep parking lots or other surfaces to remove debris blown on-site. Store liquids in a designated area on a paved impervious surface within a covered secondary containment. Keep outdoor storage containers in good condition. ! Regularly inspect and properly clean storm drains. ! Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and prevent discharges to the storm drain system. For more information on preventing stormwater pollution visit: www.vcstormwater.org or call _______

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Pollution Fact Sheet/Business - Recycle/2005

Waste Recycling & Disposal Reference Guide

Clean Business Program

You are responsible to implement measures to detect, correct and enforce against illegal dumping of pollutants onto streets, gutters, water and the storm drain system....