Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 666 - Standards For Managing Specific Hazardous Wastes And Specific Types Of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
Subchapter HH - Household and Very Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities
Section NR 666.904 - Standards for operation of temporary collection facilities

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 666.904

Current through August 26, 2024

An owner or operator of a temporary collection facility shall comply with all of the following:

(1) NOTIFICATION. At least 30 days prior to first accepting hazardous waste from off-site, submit the "Notification of Activity for Household and Very Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Collection Facility" form 4430-020 to the department.

Note: Form 4430-020 may be obtained from the department by E-mail: DNRWasteMaterials@wisconsin.gov or phone: (608) 266-2111.

(2) CONTAINER MANAGEMENT. Manage containers of hazardous waste according to all of the following:

(a) Label each container with either the words "hazardous waste" or other words that identify the contents of the container.

(b) Clearly mark the accumulation starting date on each container.

(c) Open, handle and store waste in containers that are in good condition and compatible with the waste being stored.

(d) Store containers closed except when adding or removing waste.

(e) Manage containers to prevent ruptures and leaks.

(3) IGNITABLE, REACTIVE OR INCOMPATIBLE WASTE. Manage ignitable, reactive or incompatible wastes according to all of the following:

(a) Store incompatible wastes in separate containers.

(b) Separate containers of incompatible wastes.

(c) Store and protect ignitable or reactive wastes from sources of ignition or reaction.

(4) PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION. Operate the facility to prevent fires or explosions or releases of hazardous waste which could threaten human health or the environment.

(5) EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. At all times, ensure that at least one person on the premises is responsible for coordinating all of the following emergency response measures:

(a) In the event of a fire, call the fire department or attempt to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher.

(b) In the event of a spill, contain the flow of hazardous waste to the extent possible, and as soon as is practicable, clean up the hazardous waste and any contaminated materials or soil.

(c) In the event of a fire, explosion or other release which could threaten human health or if a spill has reached surface water, immediately notify the national response center, using their 24-hour toll free number (800)424-8802. The notification shall include all of the following information: The name and address of the facility owner, date, time and type of incident, quantity and type of hazardous waste involved in the incident, extent of injuries, if any and estimated quantity and disposition of recovered materials, if any.

(d) In the event of a release or discharge, notify the division of emergency management at (800) 943-0003 and comply with the requirements of s. 292.11, Stats., and ch. NR 706.

(6) PERSONNEL TRAINING. Ensure that all employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities.

(7) BULKING. If hazardous waste is bulked, prevent the mixing of incompatible wastes by testing or applying knowledge of the waste.

(8) TREATMENT. If hazardous waste is treated, it shall only be done by being neutralized in an elementary neutralization unit, or by the addition of absorbent materials to wastes.

(9) VERY SMALL QUANTITY GENERATOR WASTE. If hazardous waste is accepted from very small quantity generators, provide a shipment receipt to the very small quantity generator. The shipment receipt shall include the information specified in pars. (a) to (c), and copies of the receipts shall be retained by the owner according to par. (d).

(a) The generator's company name and location, including street address, city and state.

(b) The quantity and type of waste.

(c) The date the waste was accepted by the collection facility.

(d) Retain a copy of shipment receipts for a minimum of 3 years from the date the shipment was received.

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