Special Waste Management Acceptance and Handling Compliance Checklist
Special wastes from industrial sources require pre-approval, documentation, and specific handling at landfills. This checklist ensures special waste acceptance, profile compliance, and disposal documentation meet permit requirements.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Per Special Waste Acceptance Event
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: Landfill Special Waste Coordinator
- Total Items: 36
Waste Profile Review
Review and verify waste profile documentation.
- Current waste profile on file and approved before load acceptance?
- Waste profile not expired?
- Physical waste characteristics match approved profile description?
- Waste confirmed non-hazardous per TCLP data or generator knowledge of process?
- Waste type within facility permit authorization?
- Waste quantity within any permit or profile volume limits?
Manifest and Shipping Documentation
Verify shipping documentation is complete.
- Special waste manifest or bill of lading complete with all required fields?
- Generator name, address, and contact information on manifest?
- Waste description and quantity on manifest match load?
- Transporter name, license, and contact on manifest?
- Manifest signed by generator representative?
- Signed copy of manifest retained by facility per permit requirements?
Asbestos-Containing Material Acceptance
Verify ACM acceptance meets EPA NESHAP requirements.
- Asbestos waste shipment manifest on file per EPA NESHAP 40 CFR 61.150?
- Friable ACM wetted before disposal to prevent fiber release?
- ACM disposal location (specific cell) documented in facility records?
- EPA NESHAP state air agency notification on file if required?
- ACM covered with minimum 6 inches of non-ACM material same day?
- ACM disposal area sign posted per EPA requirements?
Contaminated Soil Acceptance
Verify contaminated soil documentation and disposal.
- Soil characterization analytical data on file meeting acceptance criteria?
- State environmental agency approval for contaminated soil disposal obtained?
- Contaminant concentrations within facility permit acceptance thresholds?
- No free liquids in contaminated soil loads?
- Volatile compound levels checked - no excessive odors at working face?
- Contaminated soil placed in designated cell per permit?
Liquid Waste Stabilization
Verify liquid wastes are stabilized before disposal.
- No free liquids accepted per RCRA Subtitle D requirements?
- Paint Filter Liquids Test passed for semi-liquid or sludge wastes?
- Liquid wastes stabilized with cement kiln dust, fly ash, or lime before disposal?
- Sewage sludge or industrial sludge meeting permit solids content?
- No liquid ponding at working face from accepted materials?
- pH of corrosive wastes within acceptable range?
Documentation
Maintain required special waste documentation.
- All approved waste profiles in file and current?
- All special waste manifests retained per permit requirements?
- Special waste tonnage tracked by waste type monthly?
- Disposal cell location documented for each special waste stream?
- Special waste receipts reported to state per permit schedule?
- All special waste records ready for state or EPA inspection?
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Why Use This Special Waste Management Acceptance and Handling Compliance Checklist?
This special waste management acceptance and handling compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for landfill special waste coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per special waste acceptance event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Special Waste Management Acceptance and Handling Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Waste Profile Review, Manifest and Shipping Documentation, Asbestos-Containing Material Acceptance, Contaminated Soil Acceptance, Liquid Waste Stabilization, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per special waste acceptance event. Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who should use this Special Waste Management Acceptance and Handling Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Landfill Special Waste Coordinator professionals in the waste management 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.