Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

221 Sutton Street

North Andover, MA 01845

Phone: (781) 849-1800 extension 3466

Fax: (781) 848-9629

Attn: Mitchell Garrity

Municipal and Commercial Hazardous Waste

(CESQG) Disposal Information Sheets

(Three Pages)

Municipal and commercial hazardous waste is now being collected by Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. at the Estuary Region Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at Dump Road, Essex (Exit 4 off Route 9). This packet includes all delivery information; please read it thoroughly for all details pertaining to the municipal and commercial hazardous waste program. Delivery of Municipal and Commercial Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) waste requires an appointment. The waste will only be accepted at the appointed date and time, which will be on Saturday mornings only. A completed Material Description (with MSDSs) and Certification Form are required for delivery of waste.

Clean Harbors will accept typical hazardous wastes such as oil-based paints, solvents, acids, pesticides, and gasoline. There are some wastes that are prohibited from the collections. To determine if a particular type of waste can be accepted, complete the Material Description and Certification Form and fax it to Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., (781-848-9629). Clean Harbors will reply. If the waste can be accepted, information about an appointment and fee will be established.

Part I. Qualifications for Participation

• In order to participate in this program, your business or municipality must be located in one of the following towns: Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.

• This program is for Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) of hazardous waste only. In order to use this facility, you must not be shown on state or federal records as a Large- or Small-Quantity Generator and must meet the requirements of the following description:

“A CESQG is any business, governmental entity, or non-profit that generates less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) in a calendar month and does not store more than 1000 kilograms (2200 pounds) of total hazardous waste at any one time.” ¹

¹For a complete list of CESQG requirements, please refer to the CT DEP booklet, "Conditionally Exempt Small

Quantity Generator Handbook".

• To determine which of your wastes are hazardous, read the label, consult with the manufacturer, obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet and/or call Clean Harbors.

Part II. Requirements for Delivery

1. Contact the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency (CRERPA) office at 860-388-3497 and request a Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generator Material Description and Certification Form.

2. Complete the Material Description and Certification Form and mail or fax it to Clean Harbors Environmental Services at (781) 848-9629 for processing.

3. Clean Harbors will review the form and make a determination of whether your waste can be accepted by Clean Harbors.

4. The form will be returned to you via fax. It will include your appointment date, time and the disposal fee.

5. If you are a small business you must give the Material Description and Certification Form and a check payable to "Clean Harbors Inc." for the total amount of the disposal fee to the Clean Harbors Representative when the waste is delivered to the Essex facility.

6. Provide a check payable to "CRERPA" for the Administration fee to the CRERPA Representative when the waste is delivered to the Essex facility.

7. If you are a municipality, an invoice will be sent to the proper authority.

Part III. Preparation of Waste for Transportation

As the generator of the waste, you are responsible for ensuring that your hazardous wastes are properly packaged and transported safely to the collection site. The U.S. Department of Transportation has established regulations for the transportation of hazardous waste. These regulations apply to CESQGs transporting their hazardous wastes to the collection. If you have questions, the hazardous waste vendor, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, will provide specific information based on the type of wastes you have to help you ensure that the wastes are transported safely.

Listed below are applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for packing and transporting hazardous wastes:

• Shipping papers – Prepare shipping papers based on your list of hazardous wastes. Shipping papers are simply a list of the hazardous wastes that you are transporting to the collection site. The shipping papers may also contain information on the quantity of the wastes, a description of the wastes, and the number and type of packages. The shipping papers will be kept in the vehicle while transporting. You should consider holding onto a copy of the shipping papers for three years as proof of proper management of the hazardous wastes.

• Packaging – You are responsible for ensuring that your hazardous wastes are properly packaged for transportation and meet regulatory standards. Call Clean Harbors at (978) 849-1800, Ext. 3466 if you have any questions concerning proper packaging. Packages used for transporting the hazardous waste need to be structurally sound, not cracked or leaking, and compatible with the contents. For example, a plastic container would be suitable for oil-based paint, but not a strong acid. You should consider using the original labeled containers instead of repackaging the wastes. This will decrease the risk of spills and exposures. Original containers are usually acceptable for transporting wastes as long as they are in good condition. Avoid mixing wastes. Generally, DOT packaging requirements may be found at 49 CFR Parts 173, 178 and 179.

• Labeling – You are responsible for ensuring that all packages meet DOT labeling requirements (49 CFR Part 172). The Clean Harbors’ representative may be able to assist you with any questions pertaining to labeling. There are exemptions for labeling requirements for wastes up to a certain quantity limit. Generally speaking, containers purchased at retail outlets are exempt from labeling requirements. However be sure that the labels on the original containers are legible.

• Transportation – You are responsible for following all DOT transportation requirements. CESQG's are not required to placard vehicles because they are below the 1000-pound threshold. Make sure that the wastes are secured before transporting. Keep incompatible wastes separate. Keep the shipping papers in the vehicle within arm's reach. Once you arrive at the collection site, follow the directions of the CRERPA program administrator and hazardous waste vendor, Clean Harbors, Inc.

• Payment – If you are a small business, you need to bring a check made out to Clean Harbors Inc. for the amount shown on your shipping papers. Do not bring any waste not shown on your shipping papers. Municipalities will be asked to provide the proper billing authority and Clean Harbors will invoice them.