Recyclable hazardous wastes

Most recycled hazardous wastes are subject to full hazardous waste regulation. This means that handlers of these recyclable materials (i.e., persons who generate, transport, or store these prior to recycling) are subject to the same regulations as handlers who are managing hazardous wastes prior to disposal. 

Not all hazardous wastes pose the same degree of hazard when recycled. U.S. EPA believes that wastes that may be recycled in a protective manner, or that are addressed under other environmental regulations, warrant exemptions from RCRA Subtitle C. Consequently, handlers of these materials are not subject to any hazardous waste regulations. These exempt recyclable hazardous wastes are1 2 3... 

There are five regulatory exemptions from the derived-from rule. The first of these derived-from rule exemptions applies to materials that are reclaimed from hazardous wastes and used beneficially. Many listed and characteristic hazardous wastes can be recycled to make new products or be processed to recover useable materials with economic value. Such products derived from recycled hazardous wastes are no longer solid wastes. Using the hazardous waste identification process discussed at the beginning of this chapter, if the materials are not solid wastes, then whether they are derived from listed wastes or whether they exhibit hazardous characteristics is irrelevant. A U.S. EPA module10 explains which residues derived from hazardous wastes cease to be wastes and qualify for this exemption. 

Health risks to residents near cement kilns may actually decrease when hazardous waste fuels are used. This is because the permit needed to recycle hazardous waste fuels requires more stringent emissions controls than those for cement kilns using only fossil fuels. Also, fossil fuels contain natural impurities that are reduced or no longer emitted when some types of hazardous waste fuels are used. 

The DHS regulations provide a list of recyclable hazardous wastes and suggest methods for recycling them. If a "recyclable" waste is disposed of, the DHS may require the generator to explain why the waste was not recycled. The generator must respond. (See Section 25175, CH SC and Sections 66763 and 66796, CCR). 

Authorizes DHS to treatment, provide a listing of recyclable, hazardous wastes found by DHS to be economically and technically feasible to recycle. Also authorizes fee penalties for failure to do so, as specified. 

Equilibrium Partitioning and Mass Transfer of Organic Chemicals Leached from Recycled Hazardous Waste Materials... 

What is the disposition of final treatment residuals Recycle Hazardous waste landfill Nonhazardous waste landfill Other Some secondary wastes, even after treatment, may be considered hazardous and may need to be disposed of accordingly. Some types of secondary wastes may be released as is for reuse or recycling. 

How are the residuals of final treatment disposed of Recycle Hazardous waste landfill Non-hazardous-waste landfill Other In the U.S., the bitumen-salt final product would probably be sent to a hazardous waste landfill. Final treatment residues are sent to various places, as shown in Table 5-2. Various. Depends on treatment method (incineration, biotreatment, etc.). 

As this Chapter goes to press a new definition of solid waste and new standards for recycled hazardous wastes have been proposed. See 48FR 144T2, April 4, 1983. 

Hazardous Waste Annual Report Forms must be submitted annually to the USEPA or state EPA (State of Kentucky, 1992, chap. 31). The annual reporting form includes information on all the hazardous waste generated and shipped during the report year. All facilities that treat, dispose, or recycle hazardous waste on-site must complete the form. Waste minimization activities must be identified on the form. 

Hazardous-waste disposal is the cradle-to-grave management of materials that threaten human health and the environment. Hazardous wastes are ubiquitous and their proper disposal is a global issue. In fact, industrialized nations are stiU involved in cleanup of hazardous wastes that contaminated land and waters before disposal laws were adopted and enforced. One method of recycling hazardous waste sites is to clean up the wastes and designate the land as a brownfield site that can be reused by commercial and industrial enterprises. 

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