Haz Waste Flashcards
haz waste is governed by
RCRA
haz waste included
chem, bio, flam
RCRA definition of haz waste
solid wastes
haz waste may be in form of
solids, liquids, sludge
not a characteristic of haz waste
combustabilty
not included in aha waste
domestic sewage
toxicity is determined lab procedure called
toxicity characteristic leaching procedure
reg level of benzene
.50 mg
reg level for cresol
200mg
info and advice for a spill
CHEMTREC
1984 RCRA required
double liners
land disposal system include
waste pile
toxic priority pollutants include
arsenic, cadmium, vinyle chlore,
wastes generated from contraction inlcude
strong acids, solvents, paint waste
vehicle maintenance shops
spent solvents, ignitable waste and paint
goal for haz waste managemt
zero disharge
not an option for haz waste minimization
increased prodiction
high temp incineration systems not suitable to destroy
organic compounds
example of thermal destruction in incineration is
cement kiln
not a type of haz waste incinerator
fuel blending
heating to 9032F for destruction is
plasma pyrolysis
disposal of PCBs will
remain for a long time
EPA REUIRES DIOXIN BEARING WASTES BE DESTROYED IN a haz waste landfill by
99.999
dioxin inlcudes
wood preserved, paper mill bleached paper