Waste minimization assessment procedure

The four major elements of a waste minimization assessment procedure are ... 

To be able to identify waste minimization opportunities in a given facility or process, it is necessary to use a systematic approach that takes into consideration all of the important factors. The Waste Minimization Assessment Procedure (WMAP) represents such an approach. One part of a larger waste minimization program that is required of hazardous waste generators, the procedure involves a step-by-step approach to (1) understand the facility s wastes and processes, (2) identify options for reducing waste, and (3) determine which of the options exhibit sufficient technical and economic feasibility to justify implemen-... 

Jakobson, Kurt, EPA s Waste Minimization Assessment Procedure An Overview, presented at International Solid Waste Association Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, May 19-June 1, 1989. 

A sample worksheet used in making waste minimization assessments is shown in Table 2.3. Designed to clarify the assessment procedure, the worksheet includes the phase of each step in the procedure, its number and title, and a brief description of its purpose or other useful remarks. 

Community acceptance is usually assessed after the public has had an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed remedial activity. No loud or heavy equipment is associated with the electrokinetic technology, and no substantial quantities of wastes are generated as a result of treatment. When proper operational and safety procedures are followed, hazards to personnel are minimized and the potential for a chemical spill to the environment that might endanger the community is minimal. It is often prudent to involve state regulators, permitting authorities, and the community early in the process to identify and to address their concerns. 

The assessment phase serves to identify the best options for minimizing waste through a thorough understanding of the waste-generating processes, waste streams, and operating procedures. Therefore, the initial tasks in the assessment phase include collecting information about the facility s waste streams, processes, and operations. 

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