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Accession Number:
ADA235516
Title:
Hazardous Waste Technical Assistance Survey McChord AFB, Washington.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 22-26 Oct 1990,
Corporate Author:
ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX
Report Date:
1991-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
51.0
Abstract:
A hazardous waste survey was conducted at McChord AFB, Washington, from 22-26 Oct 90 which addressed hazardous waste management and waste disposal practices, explored opportunities for waste minimization, and determined waste- streams. Recommendations include 1 Shops using aircraft soap should switch to a milder soap 2 Consider using a siliceous-based absorbant 3 Use a contractor who accepts wet batteries or neutralize the acid 4 Accumulation point managers should maintain a log 5 Conduct frequent refresher training 6 Upgrade accumulation sites 7 Analyze used paint filters 8 Dispose of anti-freeze in the sanitary sewer 9 Sample NDI chemicals to determine if hazardous 10 Update the Waste Analysis Plan 11 Find a method to recover solvent from the washrack 12 Entomology needs to comply with FIFRA 13 Triple-rinse pesticide containers 14 List all accumulation sites and managers in the hazardous waste management plan 15 Use an off-the-shelf filtration unit in the waterfall paint booths 16 Label all hazardous waste drums 17 Dispose of waste latex paint as municiple waste 18 Disposal of old hazardous waste drums and 19 Analyze shop rags from CATM to determine toxicity.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
