Topics General information about HHW Planning a program Reporting for various programs Statistics on HHW in Texas Other resources
General Information About HHW
What is HHW? Some leftover or used household products contain chemicals that can present safety concerns if not managed properly. These products are often called household hazardous waste (HHW) and can include items like: Corrosive cleaners (such as drain cleaner and lye-based oven cleaner) Fluorescent light bulbs (including CFLs) Fuels (gasoline, propane, diesel) Mercury Paints (oil-based or some anti-mildew latex) Pesticides Pool chlorine and acid Wood stains or varnishes
30 TAC 335 Subchapter N The authorizing statute (H&S Code 361.029) requires that the TCEQ have rules to allow interested persons to collect and dispose of HHW and to establish training requirements for event staff Training can be seen in subsection 407, but breaks it down further in 409 and 411 depending on program type
HHW Programs Permanent Collection Centers HHW Drop-off facilities Collection Events Designated collection sites (can be mobile) Point-of-Generation Collections HHW pickup programs
Planning a Program
Advanced Planning: What to Consider Funding Vendors Selecting Date & Location Notification & Documentation Education & Publicity
Funding Costs for holding a collection event vary and can include: Training or hiring trained individuals for: Sorting, packaging, transporting & disposal of waste Administrative costs Minor equipment costs Even providing lunch for volunteers
Vendors There are several factors to consider: Compliance with TCEQ regulations and other agency regulations Qualifications of personnel Experience with similar projects Current disposal and transportation authority Available disposal facilities Safety record Price and service
Selecting Date & Locations Date(s) what to consider: Conflict with other community events? What s the weather like? Which season is best? What is the best time of day for an event? Location(s) what to consider: Central location to area(s) served Avoid areas like day care centers & schools Easy to identify by residents Accessibility & traffic flow Size & configuration of available space
Notification & Documentation Program Type Permanent Collection Centers Point-of-Generation Collections Required Documents 45-Day Notification Property Owner Permission Letter Core Data Form 45-Day Notification Collection Events 45-Day Notification Property Owner Permission Letter
Education & Publicity This should always be the last step! You should have plans and approval prior to outreach Effective public education & outreach Emphasis on reducing the use of hazardous materials Ways to incorporate substitute products that are less hazardous Publicity: Gaining Community Support When & Where the event will take place What materials can & cannot be accepted Who can participate & what proof is needed
Storage & Accumulation Program Type Aggregated HHW Amount Point-of-Generation > 100 pounds 72 hours Transfer or Disposal Timeline Mobile or 1-Day Event > 100 pounds 72 hours Permanent Facility < 3,000 kg (~6,600 pounds) 6 months Permanent Facility > 3,000 kg (~6,600 pounds) 10 days Under no circumstances is HHW allowed to be stored for greater than 180 days
Training Role Contact Knowledge Bank Training # of on-site requiring training Handle/Sort HHW for transport Sort and package waste for transport or supervise that packaging Compatibility of chemicals and DOT regulations 40-hour HAZWOPER instruction Minimum 1 General Staff: handles waste at any time Unloads waste from vehicles, sorts, or packages Accident prevention, emergency response, use of fire extinguishers In-house training and noted in operational plan All workers present must be adequate number based on expected community response Provide First Aid Aid workers who may have accidental contact with HHW General first aid and safety measures Current certificate issued from national safety organization Minimum 1 On-site Supervisor General or unidentifiable waste disposal Responsible for emergency response 40-hour HAZWOPER instruction Minimum 1 This is to be used as guidance and not to be a substitute for reading and complying with 30 TAC 335 Subchapter N
Reporting for Various Programs
BOPA Batteries Oil Paint Antifreeze The BOPA collection receives an exemption from the HHW rules 30 TAC 335.401(c) However, other rules apply for collection, proper transportation and disposal of these items BOPA collectors must still manage the aggregated material appropriately. Be aware of the following requirements: Transportation of used oil aggregated at BOPA and HHW events must be by a registered Used Oil Transporter Batteries that are collected must be appropriately packaged, labeled & transported according to DOT requirements
Used Oil Program Collection Center register biennially Transporters & Transfer facilities have a one-time registration You must utilize a registered Used Oil Transporter to manage the transportation of ANY amount of used oil collected if: host a mobile collection event operate a point-of-generation collection program or coordinate a BOPA collection event If you have a used oil registration with TCEQ, you are required to report annually (Form TCEQ-00567) by January 25 th
Rendering (Yellow Oil) Waste cooking oil and recyclable cooking oil fall under rendering requirements and are regulated through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Meat Safety Assurance Unit (dshs.texas.gov/meat/rendering) Certain considerations must be made when collecting yellow oil, including container specifications and transportation standards
Pharmaceuticals Many communities nationwide are now offering medication take back programs to their communities as an alternative method for proper disposal of unused medications. Most of these communities conduct these events in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Days. At minimum, the operator must coordinate with law enforcement if they wish to collect pharmaceuticals at a collection event A police officer must be present! For more information on DEA requirements, please visit dea.gov
Used Tires Used or scrap tires are sometimes accepted by HHW collection programs Requirements for managing tires include registration, manifesting and disposal regulations These requirements apply to those involved in the generation, storage, transportation, recycling and disposal of the tires
Batteries Basics: Chapter 328, Subchapter C Establishes procedures and requirements for the sale and disposal of lead acid batteries Section 330.15 Prohibits disposal of lead acid battery disposal at MSW Landfills Section 335.251 Establishes rules for persons who reclaim (including regeneration) spent lead acid batteries that are recyclable materials Call2Recycle: single-stream recycling of rechargeable and single-use batteries recycling services for damaged, defective, recalled (DDR) Li-Ion batteries
Smoke Detectors Certain household items containing minute amounts of radioactive materials are exempt from licensing in the Texas Radiation Control rules (25 TAC Chapter 289) Rules are administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Radiation Control Program dshs.texas.gov/radiation/default
Stormwater Permits If you operate a Household Hazardous Waste permanent facility, you may need to comply with stormwater permitting requirements, based off of your facility's Standard Industrial Code (SIC) For more information or questions about stormwater permitting, e-mail wqap@tceq.texas.gov Other Resources: TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP): Conditional No-Exposure Exclusion from Stormwater Permit Requirements (RG-467):
Statistics on HHW in Texas
5 Year Statistics YEAR HHW COLLECTED (TONS) HHW OFFERED FOR REUSE (TONS) 2012 7,054 613 2013 5,778 497 2014 7,272 461 2015 8,154 540 2016 8,668 634
2016 Program Totals Collection Events 180 Permanent Collection Centers 44 Point-of-Generation Pick-Up Service 52
Other Resources Sign up with Govdelivery for E-mail updates Take Care of Texas Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram General Information and Regulatory Guidance GI 225: Commercial Management Facilities for Hazardous and Industrial Solid Wastes GI 228: What do I do with it now? GI 418: Disposing of Syringes RG 325: Used Oil Recycling Program RG 486: Disposal of Exempt Waste that contains radioactive material RG 513: Requirements for used oil and scrap tire generators Sources for Funding: Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) The TCEQ Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Regional Council: txregionalcouncil.org
Contact Pollution Prevention and Education TCEQ Gill Camps (512) 239-1365 Gill.camps@tceq.texas.gov or recycle@tceq.texas.gov