Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility Safety and Environmental Compliance Checklist

This comprehensive waste-to-energy (wte) facility safety and environmental compliance checklist ensures regulatory compliance with EPA, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Eb, 40 CFR Part 63, ASME, State Air Agency. Monthly compliance inspection for municipal solid waste combustion (waste-to-energy) facilities covering boiler safety, air emission controls, continuous emission monitoring, ash handling, and EPA NSPS/NESHAP compliance per 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Eb and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart EEE. WTE facilities

  • Industry: Waste Management & Recycling
  • Frequency: Daily / Weekly
  • Estimated Time: 45 minutes
  • Role: Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer
  • Total Items: 19
  • Compliance: EPA, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Eb, 40 CFR Part 63, ASME, State Air Agency

Air Pollution Control Equipment

Verify APC equipment per 40 CFR 60 Subpart Eb.

  • Is spray dryer absorber or dry injection scrubber operational with correct reagent feed rate for HCl and SO2 control?
  • Is fabric filter baghouse operational with no broken bags, hopper fires, or compartments bypassed?
  • Is NOx control system (SCR or SNCR) operating with correct reagent injection for NOx compliance?
  • Is activated carbon injection operational for mercury and dioxin/furan control?
  • Is APC maintenance log current and preventive maintenance on schedule?

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

Verify CEMS per 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix F.

  • Are all required CEMS (CO, NOx, HCl, SO2, opacity, flow) operational and generating valid data?
  • Are CEMS calibration drift checks and calibration error tests performed per 40 CFR 75 or Part 60 QA procedures?
  • Are excess emission events immediately investigated, corrected, and reported per permit reporting requirements?
  • Are substitute data procedures applied during CEMS downtime per permit requirements?
  • Is CEMS data availability meeting minimum 95% for compliance with 40 CFR 60 requirements?

Combustion and Boiler Operations

Verify combustion per ASME and permit requirements.

  • Is post-combustion zone maintained at required temperature (typically 850-1000°C) for complete combustion per permit?
  • Are auxiliary burners operational for temperature maintenance during startup, shutdown, and upset conditions?
  • Is waste feed rate within permitted maximum daily throughput?
  • Are boiler safety interlocks (high-pressure, high-temperature shutdowns) functional per ASME BPVC requirements?
  • Is bottom ash and fly ash removal system operational and ash contained to prevent fugitive emissions?

Ash Characterization and Management

Verify ash management per RCRA and permit.

  • Is combined bottom ash and fly ash tested per EPA Subtitle D household waste exclusion requirements?
  • Is TCLP testing conducted per required frequency to verify ash meets disposal facility acceptance criteria?
  • If ash tests as RCRA hazardous, are hazardous waste manifests used for transportation and disposal?
  • If ash is beneficially reused (road base, aggregate), is testing for metals meeting applicable standards documented?

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Why Use This Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility Safety and Environmental Compliance Checklist?

This waste-to-energy (wte) facility safety and environmental compliance checklist helps waste management & recycling teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for operations manager / environmental compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 19 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / weekly.

Ensures compliance with EPA, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Eb, 40 CFR Part 63, ASME, State Air Agency. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility Safety and Environmental Compliance Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 19 inspection items across 4 sections: Air Pollution Control Equipment, Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Combustion and Boiler Operations, Ash Characterization and Management. It is designed for waste management & recycling operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily / weekly. Each completion takes approximately 45 minutes.

Who should use this Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility Safety and Environmental Compliance Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer professionals in the waste management & recycling industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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