Household Hazardous Waste Collections A safe, environmentally friendly method to dispose of unused...

Household Hazardous Waste

Collections

A safe, environmentally friendly method to dispose of unused

waste products.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Products that are: Toxic Flammable Corrosive Poison

Read the Label!

Carburetor and fuel injection cleanersOil Paint and paint thinnersPaint strippers and removers

Examples of materials collected

AdhesivesHerbicidesInsecticidesMedications

Drain openersOven cleanersStarter fluids

Metal cleaners and polishersAutomotive oil and fuel additivesGrease and rust solvents

“Toxic”Note: The word “toxic” does not mean it is necessarily harmful to humans or environment, but rather it is a product that performs a specific job for what it was intended to be used.

For example, pesticides are designed to kill certain pests, certain automotive products are used in our vehicles to make them operate more efficiently, and paint thinners are used for oil based clean up of oil based paints. Other considerations on product toxicity and human or environmental effects must be realized, such as exposure and dose.

Why Have a Collection? Households average 20-60 pounds/year. Waste Collection Services & Movers

won’t take. Too old to use. Banned for sale. Meets Community Expectation The right thing to do - environmentally, &

economically.

More Reasons for a Collection

Pesticide runoff can be a threat to water quality in lakes and streams.

>1.3 million Americans exposed to household chemicals were referred to poison control in 1999 825,000 of these Americans were under age 6

Community Ownership

Instuitionalize the program! Create Ownership Feel-good program

Elected officials, Community leaders, Health Depts., Educators, Safety Officials,

“Get the word out!”

Let’s get started!Planning committees find stakeholders:

Firefighters, Watershed Groups, Local businesses, especially major businesses

might underwrite the cost of the program. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Piggyback onto existing programs: Chemical Awareness Week,

Poison Control Week,

Pollution Prevention Week

Educate!!!

Promote the right thing to do!

Offer suggestions to avoid creating the waste.

Offer safer alternatives

What NOT to Collect

Explosives Radioactive materials Medical or infectious materials Friable asbestos Motor oil Latex paint

Be ready for everything

Motor oil Pharmaceuticals Latex paint Car Batteries Asbestos Safety Plan!

Provide disposal information on anything brought to your collection.

Why a Safety Plan?

To provide documentation. Identify procedures. It is a proactive step for safety. Saves time and money. MIOSHA requires hazard

communication.

How to collect

One–Day Permanent facility Clean Sweep

AppointmentsVERSUS

Open Collections

Scheduled Appointments

Pros Proper preparation

# of Volunteers Amount of materials

Screens for businesses and residents

Control costs Orderly collection

Cons None

Open Collections

Pros Little to no staff time

to coordinate residents

Typically shorter time periods for collection events

Cons Potential for long

waits at peak times Unknown quantities

and types of materials coming in

User Fees or FREE?

FREE Could lead to TOO many people Ask for optional donations

User Fees

Helps to cover costs

Could reduce participation

Site Management Space to be large enough to handle traffic

flow, impervious surface. Check for adjacent properties, they may have

special events. (School events) Traffic pattern Site Layout, size, signage, screening areas,

clearly identify workers, break area, trash containers, recycling boxes.

Drive thru covered areas are ideal; possibly at a landfill site. Use dumpster to handle landfill materials such as latex paint, boxes, etc.

Why contract?

HHW is not regulated until it is packed

When HHW is shipped, it is regulated (CFR Titles 40 (Protection of Environment) & 49 (Transportation)

Contractors are required to have trained personnel; they are regulated by OSHA.

Safety Considerations

Materials on site during collection. Procedures you or your contractor need

to identify.

Personal Protection

Tyvek suits, too hot? bibs Nitrile Gloves Safety Glasses Over boots

No Sandals or Contacts

Response

Spill Kits BBP Fire suppression Talk to emergency response Provide map (facility layout) for local

responders

Summary1. Seek source of funding from area businesses, state agency,

grants, other.

2. Check with other HHM collections in your state to see who they use as a collection contractor. Interview more than one.

3. Look for site to host collection as outlined in this presentation. Take appointments, scheduling 6-7 people every 15 minutes to start.

4. Hold 2-3 during the first year to “get your feet wet” with process; ask help from other collections in your area of the state.

5. Seek assistance from local environmental health agency (e.g. county health dept.)

6. Advertise the event via local media (newspaper, radio, etc.) Provide contact phone number for appointment.

Appointment Book Example

9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.Fisher, Ron √Steel, Dave √Smith, Laura √Jones, Chuck √Atwood, Nancy Duck, DonaldMajor, Sue

9:15 a.m.Faulk, RogerGrimes, Davidetc.etc.

HHM June 2008 Attendee List(check off names as people arrive)

Attendee List of Items form

Name Appointment DateCity TownshipPhone # Appointment Time

TYPES OF WASTE QUANTITY NO MORE THAN 1 GALLON SIZELatex Paint Must be separated from oil baseOil Base PaintSpray Cans paint Empty in regular garbageStainsThinnersStrippersTurpentineVarnishesHerbicides May want to bag powdersPesticides May want to bag powdersOther Garden Products Weed Killers, etcAutomotive Products May be recyclableGasoline Transport in approved containerCleaning ProductsPersonal & Health Care ProductsPolyurethaneAdhesivesRoofing CompoundsMiscellaneousUnknowns

Household Hazardous Materials Collection Interview Form

This Children's Environmental Health presentation was made possible through a

grant from

The Dow Chemical Company Foundation

Other presentations include: Body Art

Careers in Environmental Health

Food Safe Issues

Household Hazardous Waste

Meth and Teens

Recreational Water

Sun WiseContact NEHA.org for more information

Credits• Charles Lichon, R.S., M.P.H., Creator of Children’s EH

Program, Midland County Health Department (CHD) Michigan

• Nancy Atwood, M.S., Midland CHD (MI) Sanitarian

• Christine Rogers, Meth Response Coordinator, Kalamazoo CHD, MI

• Robert Wolfe, R.S., Midland CHD (MI) Sanitarian

• Gayle Blues, Midland CHD, layout and design

• John Demerjian and Linda Van Orden, Wayne CHD, MI, Body Art

• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA.org) for website storage and oversight.

NOTE: Permission to use this and all Children’s EH Power Point presentations is granted thru NEHA, however, all grant and credit notices and informational slides must be used during each presentation.

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