Table of Contents
What does PCB stand for in waste?
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
What are EPA waste codes?
Criteria and Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
| EPA Hazardous Waste Number | Contaminant | Regulatory Level (mg/L) |
|---|---|---|
| D034 | Hexachloroethane | 3.0 |
| D008 | Lead | 5.0 |
| D013 | Lindane | 0.4 |
| D009 | Mercury | 0.2 |
How do you dispose of PCB contaminated oil?
PCB Disposal Facilities Facilities can be permitted by EPA to dispose of PCB waste or may handle or dispose of certain types of PCB waste outside of a permit. EPA maintains a searchable list of disposal facilities and approvals that can be sorted technology type and EPA Regional Office.
What is G110 waste?
G110. Organo halogen compounds—other than substances referred to in this Table or Table 2. Oxidising agents. M160. Perchlorates.
Are ballasts universal waste?
Just like CFL light bulbs, universal waste regulations require proper disposal of lamps and ballasts through either recycling or hazardous waste landfills.
Are LED lights universal waste?
While LED lamps are indeed much safer from a chemicals perspective, they do contain circuitboard components and other materials that the US EPA designates as Universal Waste, due to the high concentration of metals such as copper.
What is EPA classification?
EPA defines vehicle categories, also by GVWR, for the purposes of emissions and fuel economy certification. EPA classifies vehicles as Light Duty (GVWR < 8,500 lb) or Heavy Duty (GVWR > 8,501 lb).
Is PCB an EPA hazardous waste?
Ballasts manufactured through 1979 may contain PCBs. PCB containing ballasts become a concern if they are leaking or they will be removed and disposed of as hazardous waste. According to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations, the material must be incinerated.
What is the PCB limit?
EPA requires that PCB spills or accidental releases into the environment of 1 pound or more be reported to EPA [ATSDR 2000]. FDA mandates tolerances of 0.2-3.0 ppm PCBs for all foods, with a tolerance level in fish of 2 ppm. FDA also limits PCBs in paper food-packaging materials to 10 ppm [FDA 1996c].
What is 30XY waste?
30XY Environmental are a family owned and operated business who supply Liquid Waste, Solid Waste and Environmental services to the Greater Melbourne area.
What are the different types of PCB waste codes?
Generic California State Waste Code: PCBX: B: Incineration, heat recovery, burning. Waste management method code to be used on e-manifests only. B001: PCB oil (concentrated) from transformers, capacitors, etc. B002: Petroleum oil or other liquid containing 50 ppm or greater of PCBs, but less than 500 ppm PCBs.
What is a hazardous waste code?
Hazardous waste is any solid waste that either exhibits any of the characteristics of hazardous waste or is a listed EPA waste. In addition, EPA Hazardous Waste Codes are also classified as acute and non-acute.
What is the LBNL process for identifying and characterizing PCB waste?
This technical directive provides the LBNL process for identifying and characterizingPCB waste that may be found at LBNL including: 1. Electrical equipment containing or contaminated by PCBs such as transformers, capacitors, circuit breakers, reclosers, voltage regulators, switches, electromagnets, and cables. 2.
What is PCB contamination under TSCA?
Any waste or used oil containing > 2 ppm PCBs is considered PCB-contaminated under TSCA and if containing > 5 ppm PCBs is also a non-RCRA hazardous waste. Environment, Waste & Radiation Protection Department Page 18 of 35 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory EHS Technical Note WMG 02 08/07/2015 Revision 00