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A distillation unit can be used to recover solvents for reuse. Using a single solvent for all cleaning operations will make recovery easier. Any distillation residues must be disposed of properly as a hazardous waste.
Solvent wastes that are not recycled should be shipped out by an approved hauler, usually as a hazardous waste. Empty solvent containers may be disposed of by punching holes in the empty containers and placing them in a dumpster sent to a local landfill. These containers must be empty of any solvent.
Wastewaters from any press or screen cleaning operations can be discharged to sanitary sewers if sewer discharge standards are met. Contact the Wastewater Section for a copy of the Sanitary Sewer standards. No industrial wastes can be discharged to septic tanks.
Rags can be sent to a permitted industrial laundering facility, or shipped out for proper disposal, usually as a hazardous waste.

Hazardous Materials Storage

Below are some suggestions for storage of hazardous materials:

Store on an impervious (sealed) surface, i.e. resists infiltration or corrosion by the stored materials.
Store under cover, whether indoors or outdoors, to keep out the rain. Check with the Fire Department.
Provide some type of secondary containment that will hold up to 110% of the largest container stored in the area. This area should be able to catch and contain any leaks or spills.
Label waste containers properly, including contents and date of generation for any hazardous wastes.
Make sure drums are easily accessible but not stored in high traffic areas where they can be easily knocked over.
Be sure containers are properly sealed. Regularly check for any signs of leak, rust, etc.

What To Do With Hazardous Waste

Keep all records of Hazardous Waste handled on site for at least three (3) years. This includes amounts purchased, stored, reused, and hauled away.
Hazardous waste should be shipped out by a properly permitted hauler to an EPA approved treatment, storage, and disposal facility. Check for all the proper local, state, and federal licenses. Contact D.E.R.M. for a list of approved haulers.
The facility generating the waste should obtain an EPA identification number from the address below, unless officially classified as a ?Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator.?

Bureau of Waste Planning and Regulation
Twin Towers Office Building
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
Phone: (904) 487-3299

Phone Numbers

METRO-DADE COUNTY

Dept. of Environmental Resources Management

Main Switchboard                          (305) 372-6789
Wastewater Section                        (305) 372-6500
Air Section                                     (305) 372-6925
Hazardous Facilities Section            (305) 372-6600
Liquid Waste Transporters              (305) 372-6804
Hazardous Waste Section               (305) 372-6804

FLORIDA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Southeast Region Office                                   (407) 433-2650
Tallahassee Office                                            (904) 488-0300
State Warning Point                                         (407) 433-2650

For more information ask for ?Florida?s Handbook for Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste?

Metro-Dade County

Department of Environmental Resources Management

Pollution Prevention (P2) Program (305) 372-6789. The P2 program publishes a quarterly newsletter, has a library of information, holds workshops and training periodically, and provides on-site consultation to select facilities.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Pollution Prevention Program (904) 488-0300. This program provides technical assistance in the form of informational resources, research for waste reduction options, telephone consultation, experts and speakers for workshops, and on-site waste reduction assessments to business, industry, and governmental agencies in Florida.

The Florida Clean Air Act

Small Business Assistance Program

1-800-722-7457.
This office assists small businesses with
compliance under the new Clean Air Act Amendments.

Waste Reduction Resource Center

1-800-476-8686.

The center provides information to persons
in EPA?s Region IV (Florida included). Their library contains over 3000 journal articles, case studies, technical assistance reports and books

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