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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
HANDBOOK
FOR
THE SCRAP METAL
RECYCLING INDUSTRY
Prepared for:
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
682 Monarch Avenue, Unit #1
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 4S2
Prepared by:
Thompson Associated Technologies
Environmental Health & Safety Consulting
(905) 627-5729
May 2001-Revised November 2004
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This manual was prepared for The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
by Thompson Associated Technologies in May 2001
It was revised in March 2004
by Legwork Environmental Inc.
with support from the Department of Natural Resources under the Enhanced Recycling Program
DISCLAIMER
This “Environmental Management Handbook” was developed by the Canadian Association of
Recycling Industries (CARI) to assist its metal recycling members to review their businesses
with respect to environmental management. CARI, its members, and the author assume no
liability for this handbook and the information contained therein. This document is intended to
be used in a limited capacity and its users are solely responsible for their environmental
performance and compliance to International, Federal, Provincial, Municipal and any other Acts,
Regulations, Legislation, Guidelines, Approvals, By-Laws, Agreements, or Regulatory
Requirements.
Any comments regarding this report should be forwarded to:
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
682 Monarch Avenue, Unit #1
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 4S2
Phone: (905) 426-9313
Fax : (905) 426-9314
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TABLE OF CONTENT SECTION TITLE PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 6
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ......................................................................... 9 2.1 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OBJECTIVES ...................................... 9 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT .............................................................................. 9 2.3 DISPLAY & DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT ............................. 11
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................... 12 2.5 ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 13 2.6 TRAIN EMPLOYEES .................................................................................................................. 15
2.7 INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS .............................................................................. 16 2.8 RECORD KEEPING .................................................................................................................... 17 2.9 SITE PLAN AND FACILITIES ................................................................................................... 19 2.10 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS .................................................................................... 20
2.11 APPROVALS ............................................................................................................................. 21 2.12 ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES .......................................................................... 22
2.13 MONITORING ........................................................................................................................... 23 2.13.1 AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING .................................................................................. 24 2.13.2 WATER MONITORING................................................................................................. 24
2.13.3 SOIL MONITORING ...................................................................................................... 25 2.13.4 SOLID WASTES MONITORING .................................................................................. 25
2.13.5 LIQUID WASTE MONITORING .................................................................................. 26 2.14 NONCONFORMANCES ........................................................................................................... 26
2.15 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ............................................................................................ 27
3.0 SITE ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................... 28 3.1 PHYSICAL SITE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 28 3.2 SITE SERVICES .......................................................................................................................... 30
3.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION ...................................................................................................... 31 3.3.1 SOURCE REDUCTION .................................................................................................... 31 3.3.2 RECYCLING ..................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.3 TREATMENT ................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.4 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................ 33
3.3.5 ENERGY ........................................................................................................................... 34 3.4 SPILL PREVENTION .................................................................................................................. 35 3.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ......................................................................................................... 36 3.6 FIRE PLAN .................................................................................................................................. 37 3.7 AIR MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 39
3.7.1 POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS ........................................................................... 39 3.7.2 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS ................................................................................................... 40
3.8 WATER MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 41 3.8.1 RUNOFF ............................................................................................................................ 41
3.8.2 GROUND WATER ........................................................................................................... 43 3.8.3 WASTE WATER............................................................................................................... 44 3.8.4 POTABLE WATER .......................................................................................................... 45
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3.9 SOIL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 46 3.9.1 SITE FILL MATERIALS .................................................................................................. 46
3.9.2 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ....................................................................................... 47 3.9.3 REMEDIATION ................................................................................................................ 48 3.9.4 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................ 49
3.10 WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 50 3.10.1 SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS .......................................................................... 51 3.10.2 LIQUID WASTE ............................................................................................................. 52 3.10.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE .................................................................................................. 53 3.10.4 RADIOACTIVE WASTE ............................................................................................... 54
3.11 NOISE ....................................................................................................................................... 55 3.12 SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC ............................................................................................ 56
4.0 TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................................... 57
5.0 MATERIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 58 5.1 IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL INSPECTION ........................................................................ 58
5.2 INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES ............................................................................ 58 5.2.1 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS OR LIQUID WASTES ................... 60
5.2.2 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S ....................................................................... 61 5.2.3 INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s) ...................................... 62
5.2.4 INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ............................... 63 5.3 MONITORING EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 65
5.3.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: ............................................. 65
5.3.2 INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 66
5.3.3 RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 67 5.4 INSPECTION TRAINING .......................................................................................................... 68
6.0 MATERIALS STORAGE ................................................................................................................ 69 6.1 STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES .................................................................................. 69
6.1.1 OUTDOOR STORAGE .................................................................................................... 70 6.1.2 INDOOR STORAGE......................................................................................................... 71
6.2 FUEL STORAGE AND HANDLING ......................................................................................... 72
6.2.1 ABOVE GROUND TANKS ............................................................................................. 72
6.2.2 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS ........................................................................... 73
6.2.3 FUEL CONTAINERS ....................................................................................................... 74
6.3 LIQUID STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 75 6.3.1 FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID STORAGE ............................................. 76 6.3.3 CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE .................................................. 77
6.4 STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES ..................................................................................... 78 6.5 BYPRODUCT STORAGE ........................................................................................................... 79
6.6 TIRE STORAGE .......................................................................................................................... 80 6.7 WASTE STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 81
6.7.1 SOLID WASTE STORAGE ............................................................................................. 81 6.7.2 CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE .............................................................................. 82 6.7.3 PCB WASTES STORAGE................................................................................................ 83
6.7.4 WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE .................................................... 85 6.7.5 REFRIGERANT STORAGE ............................................................................................ 86
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7.0 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 87 7.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 88
7.2 SORTING ..................................................................................................................................... 90 7.3 CUTTING ..................................................................................................................................... 91 7.4 CAST BREAKING ....................................................................................................................... 92
7.5 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................... 93 7.5.1 HANDLING EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................. 94 7.5.2 BALERS ............................................................................................................................ 96 7.5.3 SHEARS ............................................................................................................................ 97 7.5.4 FLATTENERS .................................................................................................................. 98
7.5.5 SHREDDERS .................................................................................................................... 99 7.5.6 TURNINGS CRUSHERS ................................................................................................ 101 7.5.7 BRIQUETTERS .............................................................................................................. 102
7.5.8 WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING ........................................................................... 103 7.5.9 GRANULATORS ............................................................................................................ 104 7.5.10 EDDY CURRENT ......................................................................................................... 105 7.5.11 FLOAT / SINK TANKS ................................................................................................ 105
7.5.12 FURNACES ................................................................................................................... 106 7.5.13 WASHING EQUIPMENT............................................................................................. 107
7.5.14 INCINERATORS AND DRYERS ................................................................................ 108 7.5.15 BATTERY BREAKING ............................................................................................... 109
APPENDIX I: FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTIRES AND
DEPARTMENTS CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................ 110
APPENDIX II: CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS, REGULATIONS AND
GUIDELINES AFFECTING SCRAP METAL RECYCLING FACILITIES .... 113 FOREWORD ............................................................................................. 114 OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION ... 115
INTERNATIONAL ............................................................................... 115 FEDERAL ............................................................................................. 116
PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL .................................................. 120 MUNICIPAL ......................................................................................... 124
LISTS OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION ................................................. 125
FEDERAL ............................................................................................. 125
PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL.......................................................... 127
ALBERTA ................................................................................... 127
BRITISH COLUMBIA ................................................................ 128 SASKATCHEWAN..................................................................... 129 MANITOBA ................................................................................ 129 ONTARIO .................................................................................... 130 QUEBEC ...................................................................................... 133
NEW BRUNSWICK.................................................................... 134 NOVA SCOTIA ........................................................................... 134 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ..................................................... 135 NEWFOUNDLAND .................................................................... 135 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES .................................................. 136
NUNAVUT .................................................................................. 136 YUKON ....................................................................................... 137
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
Metal recycling, by its very nature, makes a positive contribution to reducing the environmental impacts of
human activities. The Metal Recycling Industry, by collecting and processing scrap metals, substantially
reduces the environmental impacts and economic and health costs that would be incurred if these materials
were discarded, landfilled or burned.
1.2 INDUSTRY COMMITMENT
Metal recycling businesses need be managed so that their actual operations minimize environmental
impacts on air, soil and water resources. In this regard CARI Members are committed to being proactive in
managing their environmental responsibilities.
1.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Both government and industry recognize that the most cost-effective way to ensure that environmental
goals are achieved is through the combination of pollution prevention and environmental stewardship. As
the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment indicated in their November, 1993 statement, A
National Commitment to Pollution
Prevention:
"Minimizing or avoiding the creation of pollutants and wastes can be more effective in
protecting the environment than treating them, or cleaning them up after they have been
created."
In contrast to the high cost of implementing governmental "command and control" environmental
regulations, there is a growing interest by both industry and provincial regulators across Canada in
industry-led environmental stewardship initiatives.
1.4 CARI HANDBOOK
Having recognized the need for a stewardship initiative, CARI began the development of a guide through
its BC Chapter in conjunction with the British Columbia Government and Environment Canada utilizing
the services of Rogoza Consulting Group of Victoria, B.C. CARI’s Manitoba Chapter had also developed
similar guidelines. In the fall of 2000, CARI decided to complete the work that had been started and
retained Thompson Associated Technologies Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting to write the
handbook which could readily be used by member companies. In 2004 the appendices were updated by
Legwork Environmental Inc.
1.5 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
The purpose of the Guide is to assist member companies in the metal recycling sector to critique their
facilities and establish and implement environmental practices and procedures that address the need for
environmental stewardship.
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This guide has been written with a minimum discussion of environmental philosophy, policies or
programs. A review of these issues is contained in numerous other industry and government publications.
1.6 FORMAT OF THIS GUIDE
This guide has been designed using an easy check sheet format. This format enables a metal recycling
operator to quickly determine:
Actions that are and are not currently being taken on site
Percentage completion of environmental activities
Further actions to be implemented
Completion target dates
Priority for the various environmental items
The importance of the item hinges on several conditions, but ultimately is related to the circumstances of
the yard and its potential impact on the environment.
Pollution Prevention (P2) is a program that ultimately seeks to eliminate waste and pollution by reducing
them at the source. This involves changing a process that targets no generation of wastes or pollution. It
ranks source reduction as the highest value and untreated disposal or emission as the lowest. Pollution
Prevention practices are ranked in the following order:
Environmental Risk Factor (ERF) is another means of placing importance on environmental impact by
assessing the risks. Risk values are placed on activities that the processor carries out in its business. A
sliding scale from the highest risk value to the lowest risk value are assigned to each activity. This can be
as simple as ranking high, medium and low risk activities as values of 3, 2, and 1.
Combining the pollution prevention index with the environmental risk factors could yield a system that
places numeric values on site activities. Much industry study and data would however have to be assessed
to create a workable system.
Recyclers should determine the risks associated with their operations and its environs and place a ranking
on the actions that need to be taken in order to improve environmental performance and lower potential
liabilities. For instance a recycling operation adjacent to a river bank would rank runoff as one of its
highest concerns.
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1.7 FILLING OUT THE CHECKSHEET
A simple format has been developed in this handbook to allow self auditing for metal recycling
facilities.
The headings for the checklist are shown below. The activity is listed as a positive action statement. If the
statement represents an activity that is established, that activity is shown as complete. If it has not been
done or is only partially done, the recycling facility needs to take action.
CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
In the Priority check box the recycling company can place a number to rank the priority of the activity. If
the activity is not conducted on site or is not applicable, an N/A should be entered
The % Complete column indicates whether an activity is complete and if not what percent of it has been
done. A target date should be established so that the deficiency will be addressed on a timely basis.
Finally a small space is given to note any observation and/or actions to be taken.
The user of this handbook should adapt this system to his or her own needs and a list of deficiencies in a
separate report. This can assist the operation in focusing on it’s a outstanding actions and delegate these to
individuals in the organization.
A number of activities covered in this manual are health and safety issues that if unchecked can lead to an
environmental problem or incident. For example fire and emergency events involve many safety aspects
but are also environmental incidents as well.
Metal recycling operations should extract from the handbook, all activities that pertain to their operations
and measure their performance against them. It is unlikely that a single recycling operation would include
all the activities listed in this handbook.
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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
2.1 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OBJECTIVES
The key environmental goals of a metal recycling business should be as follows:
to achieve and maintain environmental compliance in the workplace
to continually improve its environmental performance
to set targets and objectives on how and where its environmental performance can be improved
The failure to comply with regulatory standards and guidelines not only poses a threat to human health
and the environment but may also result in a company incurring significant costs and liabilities.
Every company needs to manage its environmental responsibilities by establishing a formal
Environmental Management System (EMS). The core elements of EMS are:
Developing an environmental policy statement
Developing environmental, operating, and maintenance procedures
Distributing the policy statement
Transmission of responsibilities to employees
Training employees
Educating suppliers
Maintaining records
Monitoring
Continuous improvement
2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
An environmental policy statement represents a company's commitment toward maintaining an
environmentally sound workplace. Statements such as the following should be adopted:
"_____________ Company is dedicated to developing and managing responsible and environmentally
safe operations that use operating procedures and practices that as a minimum targets compliance with
all municipal, provincial and federal environmental laws and regulations. ______________ Company
will provide resources and training in its commitment to improving performance. ______________
Company is committed to preventing pollution at its source, reducing, reusing, recycling byproducts,
and the approved treatment and remediation of contaminates.”
See next page for the statement of environmental policy checklist.
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STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Environmental policy statement includes
commitment to complying with
municipal, provincial and federal laws and
regulations
Environmental policy statement includes
the commitment to providing resources
and training.
Environmental policy statement includes
the companies commitment continuous
improvement.
Environmental policy statement includes
Pollution Prevention
Environmental policy statement includes
3 R's
Environmental policy statement includes
treatment & remediation
Environmental policy statement is
reviewed annually
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.3 DISPLAY & DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
A company's environmental policy statement should be displayed throughout the workplace, including
the entrance gate, the scale, and the office and other prominent locations. Copies should also be made
and distributed to employees, customers and suppliers.
DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF POLICY STATEMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Environmental policy signed by head of
company
Environmental policy displayed at gate
Environmental policy displayed at scale
Environmental policy prominently
displayed at all office locations
Environmental policy displayed on
company literature
Environmental policy distributed to and
reviewed with all Employees
Environmental policy distributed to and
reviewed with all Suppliers and
Contractors
Environmental policy distributed to and
reviewed with all Customers
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If the environmental policy statement has not been displayed or distributed then a list of steps
needed to accomplish this objective should be prepared.
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2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
Environmental and Operating procedures formalize the best practices in daily operations. They also
ensure employees are running and maintaining equipment properly and safely know what to look out for
and how to prevent and respond to emergency situations. Regular review and instruction with
employees results in fewer upset conditions, accidents and plant downtime. Procedures also document
that the plant is properly operated and present evidence that it is diligent in environmental matters.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Site environmental, pollution prevention,
and monitoring procedures complete
Site process, equipment and services
operating procedures complete
Site emergency response procedures
complete
Site fire safety plan and procedures
complete
Site health and safety procedures
complete
All maintenance procedures including
preventative maintenance complete
Have all procedures been distributed to
the appropriate personnel and made
available and/or displayed at the relevant
work areas
When asked are employees found to be
familiar with the company’s
environmental policy and all procedures
that are relevant to their duties
A mechanism for input, feedback, and
suggestions by employees regarding
procedures or site practices is in place
Employees input, feedback, and
suggestions are reviewed and
appropriately implemented
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.5 ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES
The owner, chief officer and board of directors are ultimately responsible for environmental
management. Employees also share responsibility in the company’s environmental activity, however
delegating and assigning responsibility must be established or there will be a breakdown in the
environmental management system.
One person within the company should have prime responsibility for coordinating all the activities
concerning the implementation of the environmental policy and practices. Companies may wish to also
establish a committee which is comprised of several persons having primary responsibility over
different divisions or departments within the company. A company may also choose to share the
responsibilities for coordinating and implementing the environmental policy to an already established
committee. An example would be the safety committee that already addresses concerns regarding
workplace and employee safety.
See next page for the checklist.
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ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES CHECKLIST:
Completion Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
One person for the company is assigned as
the environmental manager
One person at each site is assigned as the
environmental coordinator
The operations chain of command has
delegated responsibilities for
environment management
The environmental coordinator is
accessible during business and off hours
The environmental coordinator monitors
site compliance with all environmental
regulations notifying operations of
changes
The environmental coordinator sets
environmental targets and objectives, and
recommends a budget
Site manager sets the environmental
budget and delegates environmental
responsibilities operations personnel
The environmental coordinator performs
regular inspections and site-assessments
The environmental coordinator prepares
and files pollution prevention plans
The emergency and fire response teams
have been established with specific duties
assigned to individuals
Regular employee meetings are held to
review environmental operating practices,
pollution prevention & recycling activities
A bulletin board is set up to post notices
concerning environmental issues and
information
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.6 TRAIN EMPLOYEES
Well-informed employees are better able to make sound decisions regarding environmental compliance.
Training should be provided for truck drivers, scale operators, supervisors, buyers, and operations
personnel. Employees should understand the costs and liabilities a company incurs in handling materials
that may, if improperly managed, present a threat to human health and the environment.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
One person is assigned responsibility for
employee training
All employees are trained to recognize the
aspects of their jobs that pose environ-
mental risk and the practices that mini-
mize those risks meeting regulations
All employees are trained to inspect,
identify and handle materials that pose an
environmental, health and/or safety risk
Employees are trained in reporting spills,
emissions, and explosion to the foreman,
supervisor, or general manager who in
turn will call the regulators
Employees are trained in manifesting and
other regulatory reporting requirements
Employees are trained in material storage,
spills, emergency response and fire plan.
Employees are trained to recognize
materials that may release toxics or will
combust when torching or other activity
On-going education for all employees
including drills, changes to operations,
equipment factory training programs,
personal protective equipment, and clean-
up practices is provided
All employees are trained on how to
operate equipment safely, how to detect
and prevent a potential release, spill, leak,
or air emission
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.7 INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS
A key aspect of environmental management is working with suppliers to reduce the likelihood of
problem inbound recyclable materials arriving at the gate.
INFORMING & EDUCATING SUPPLIERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A supplier communication/education plan
has been developed and implemented
Warnings are posted at gate that list
acceptable and unacceptable materials
A letter has been sent to suppliers
advising them of the company's
environmental policy and a list of
inbound recyclables that will be rejected
Key suppliers have been contacted to
assess their production processes and
discuss materials from their operations
Suppliers have been advised that
hazardous substances, if present in their
materials, can make them liable for future
off/on-site cleanups
Suppliers are required to sign certification
agreements holding the seller responsible.
for shipments containing contaminated
materials
Purchase orders the state company’s
environmental policies and practices
Suppliers have visited your scrap metal
facility to provide them with a better
understanding of operations and the need
for inspection procedures before materials
are shipped
Innovative concepts are discussed and
implemented with suppliers to reduce on
site materials storage (e.g. direct delivery)
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.8 RECORD KEEPING
Record keeping is essential in achieving a site's environmental objectives and ensuring compliance with
environmental goals, policies and regulations.
RECORD KEEPING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The company’s environmental policy
statements on file
All procedures, guidelines, instructions
and relevant company policies are on file
Employee training records(including
attendance) are filed
Names & duties of the Environmental
Response Team are recorded and stored
Permits and permit applications for
contaminated materials are kept on file
Regulatory approvals, certificates, waste
registrations, orders & manifests are kept
All certificates of approval, licenses,
registration numbers and insurance for
waste haulers and receiving sites are filed
Correspondence with regulatory agencies
is retained
Environmental compliance reports, lab
testing, and emission records are stored
Equipment service and maintenance
records are kept
Equipment operator responsibilities and
procedures are filed are retained
Hazardous and special waste manifests
for all shipments of special/hazardous
waste are saved
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RECORD KEEPING CHECKLIST(Continued):
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Waste generation, inventory & shipment
reports for all wastes & byproducts
Atomic Energy Control Board licenses,
records, reports and correspondence are
stored and
PCB storage approvals, remediation &
inspection records, and correspondence
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.9 SITE PLAN AND FACILITIES
The following documents, where applicable, should be stored and readily accessible in the company's
files:
SITE PLANS AND FACILITIES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The site plan is completed for points of
entry and egress, emergency routes,
emergency assembly areas, and
neighbourhood layout
A plan of storm drains, water runoff and
site and area topography is complete
Facility plans showing equipment
locations, product storage and waste
storage areas built
Drawings have been prepared for fire
under and above ground piping, hydrants,
hose boxes, sprinklers, connections,
extinguishers and other equipment
An underground sewer plan including
sources, locations, drains, storm and
sanitary sewer lines is up to date
The site’s underground water supply lines
plan is updated
Natural gas, propane, oil, and fuel piping
plans and details are complete
Electrical plans and details are as built
A plan and drawings of site processes and
service piping are complete
Plans/details of inside, outside and under-
ground storage tanks/piping are available
Building roof plans, stack emission points,
site effluent points, and details of the
adjacent facilities/buildings are updated
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.10 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances handled should be kept in one or
more locations easily accessible by all employees as prescribed by WHMIS regulations. A company
should monitor MSDS sheets for each hazardous substance present on site. The MSDS sheets should be
valid and up to date. Besides being prominently located on site for employees, they should be available
in strategically located in lock box boxes for fire department and emergency response use. Inventories
indicating locations should be completed and available. The following form as is used as an example.
MSDS INVENTORY FORM
Hazardous Substance Specific Location on Site Storage
Method
Quantity Are MSDS Sheets at
Location?
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
Yes No NA
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2.11 APPROVALS Operation of any industrial facility requires certain approvals and certifications in order to comply with
environmental and municipal regulations. The onus is on the operating facility to know the laws and
regulations in force and make all required applications and submissions for approval. Failure to do so
can lead to legal charges being applied.
APPROVALS CHECKLIST: (The following documents are completed where required)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Site Certificate of Approval
Municipal approvals to operate and
zoning requirements
Certificates of Approval for stack air
emissions from equipment and processes.
Often noise level limits are a condition of
the approval
Approvals to allow site waste and surface
water to enter the municipal sewer system
or neighbouring water body. Sewer use
by-laws or provincial regulations dictate
Water use permit needed to take water
from the environment
Waste generator registration for subject,
hazardous and liquid wastes and for
recyclables and byproducts as required
Approval to receive or export waste
to/from other countries or jurisdictions
Approval to receive or export recyclables
to/from other countries or jurisdictions
Atomic Energy Control Board approval
for radioactive sources such as that in x-
ray or metal analysis equipment
Other approvals required by federal,
provincial or municipal regulators
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.12 ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Appendix II lists Municipal by-laws and the Federal, Provincial, Territorial and International Acts and
Regulations for environment. Not all apply to a metal recycling operation.
ACTS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Current copies of all appropriate legis-
lation, regulations and by-laws are on file
Operations personnel know and
understand environmental regulatory
requirements
One management person is responsible for
coordinating and informing personnel of
changes to acts, regulations, guidelines
and by-laws
Employees attend regularly scheduled
training sessions on regulatory
requirements
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.13 MONITORING
Incidents of environmental pollution and potential threats to human health have created public concern
and demand for compliance and enforcement of environment regulations. An operator must be diligent
in ensuring that all federal, provincial and municipal regulations are being met.
A key aspect of meeting this goal is the implementation of an environmental monitoring program.
MONITORING PROGRAM CHECK LIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Key management staff have been assigned
responsibility of monitoring the
operations to ensure compliance with all
environmental regulations
Key management staff and employees
have a sound knowledge of the different
federal, provincial, and municipal
environmental regulations
Management retains logs of all relevant
activities to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations
Management ensures that all personnel are
up-to-date on training
A monitoring plan and necessary
monitoring equipment covering all
aspects of operation are in place
Regular inspections are conducted to
determine what areas/operations require
additional attention. Inspections are
recorded and saved
If monitoring determines that action is
needed to mitigate a possible or actual
problem then key manager has authority
to take corrective action
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.13.1 AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING
AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Stack tests are regularly conducted as
required by regulation, order or certificate
of approval
The air quality of emissions are assessed
and necessary operational changes are
made
Exposure to employees and neighbours is
monitored
Operators regularly inspect equipment for
air or gas leaks and correct immediately
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
2.13.2 WATER MONITORING WATER MONITORING CHECKLIST: Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Surface water runoff is checked and
assessed
Sewer lines are monitored and effluent
tested to sewer-use by-laws for
compliance. Process corrections are
implemented immediately
Groundwater wells tested and assessed
Potable water tested and assessed
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.13.3 SOIL MONITORING SOIL MONITORING CHECKLIST: Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The Yard surface is checked for signs of
staining and spills
Soil is sampled and tested where staining
has occurred or when construction work is
taking place or material is moved off site
Phase I and Phase II soil audits have been
done to screen areas of concern and soil
tested where deemed necessary
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
2.13.4 SOLID WASTES MONITORING SOLID WASTES MONITORING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Record are kept on the quantity of wastes
generated each month
Leachate testing and PCB testing is done
regularly
Slump testing of borderline sludges is
conducted regularly
Dioxin, furan, pah, btex and other tests are
conducted where required and if concerns
have been raised
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.13.5 LIQUID WASTE MONITORING
LIQUID WASTE MONITORING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Laboratory testing done for heavy metals
PCBs, and other hazardous materials
Various liquid waste streams are kept
separate
Records are kept on the quantity of liquid
wastes generated monthly
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
2.14 NONCONFORMANCES
When an operation, activity or condition does not conform to regulations, it is important to record the
problem and timing and take corrective action to eliminate the problem.
NONCONFORMANCES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A reporting system is in place
Action plans and completion dates are
established
Nonconformance’s are listed and reported
to those responsible and followed up on
Authority is given to perform the required
corrective actions
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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2.15 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT An environmental management system should have a mechanism to continually improve site
performance. This shows the company’s commitment and diligence on environmental matters.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The current performance level is
measured
Goal and objectives are set and resources
are committed
The site follows the hierarchy of reduce at
source, reuse, recycle, treatment and
disposal
The company has an office recycling
program
Suggestions by employees is encouraged
and acted upon
Research is used to find solutions to
problems and minimize wastes
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.0 SITE ACTIVITIES
3.1 PHYSICAL SITE OVERVIEW
Conditions specific to the site, its operations and condition should be recorded. A designated person and
operator should conduct an regular walk-around of the site to identify any issues that might pose
current or potential environmental risks. Action should be taken to deal with any outstanding
environmental risks.
SITE OVERVIEW CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Ground has visible staining (note location)
Groundwater is within 10 m of surface
and necessary precautions are taken
The site is located on 200 year floodplain
and precautions are taken
The site is within 100m of area prone to
slope failure and countermeasures have
been implemented
The site is adjacent to an natural
watercourse. Effluent, runoff and spills
cannot reach the water
The site is adjacent to a residential and/or
nature area and precautions are ongoing
and a communication program has been
established
The entire site covered asphalt and/or
concrete pad
Controlled drainage and liquid waste
collection is in place
The site has aboveground storage tanks
and controls are in place
Outside tanks and containers are leak-free
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SITE OVERVIEW CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Containers and tanks have spill
containment
All containers and tanks have vehicle
protection
All outside containers are located away
from storm/sanitary sewer drains
Outside containers are sheltered
The site has underground storage tanks
and inspection/monitoring is conducted
regularly
Underground tanks meet all regulations
Adjacent properties pose risks and
emergency precautions are taken
Mobile and dedicated spill kits are
strategically located on the site
The site has a fenced boundaries and
lockable gates
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.2 SITE SERVICES
Site services include fire systems & equipment, electrical services, water systems, boiler & steam lines,
compressed gas & gas distribution systems, and heating & cooling systems
SITE SERVICES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All hazards have been identified for each
service
The potential for environmental releases
has been assessed and preventative action
taken
Documented regular and preventative
maintenance work is provided
Work done on air conditioning systems is
done in accordance with regulations and
CFC’s are not released to the environment
Leak and spill response activities are in
place for services
Operating, environmental, and
maintenance procedures are in place and
employees have been trained
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION
Pollution Prevention (P2) is a program that ultimately seeks to eliminate waste and pollution by
reducing them at the source. This involves changing a process so that no wastes or pollution is
produced. It ranks source reduction as the highest value and untreated disposal and emissions as the
lowest.
POLLUTION PREVENTION CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A pollution prevention program is in place
The site and its processes are regularly
audited and reports recommending
improvements are issued
Goals and objective are set with a
schedule for implementation
Operators regularly inspect equipment for
leaks
Employee suggestions are welcomed and
acted upon
The company management provide the
resources to improve performance
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
3.3.1 SOURCE REDUCTION
SOURCE REDUCTION CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All operations have been assessed for
opportunities for source reduction
Recommendations for processes,
operational changes and material
substitutes have been implemented
Assessments are done on a regular basis
and when changes to process are made
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.3.2 RECYCLING
Tremendous benefits to the environment are realized due to efforts of metal recyclers. Recyclers can
look to other areas such as office recycling, new technologies, byproduct research, and working with the
community to improve performance.
RECYCLING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
An office and site recycling program is
established
Investigation and research into recycling
byproducts is ongoing
The company keeps up with new
recycling technologies and equipment to
improve efficiency
The company is pursuing sources of
previously un-recycled metals
The company is working with the public
and/or business communities to increase
metal recycling and awareness
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.3.3 TREATMENT
The treatment of non recyclable byproducts, solid waste, liquid waste, air emissions and water effluents
before entering the environment or going for disposal reduces pollution. Treatment processes must be
approved by the regulator and strictly adhered to.
TREATMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Hazardous wastes are treated yielding
non-hazardous byproducts or wastes
where permitted by regulations
Air emission controls are in place
Water effluent is treated before release to
sewers or environment
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
3.3.4 DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All waste materials are transported by
licensed haulers and received at licensed
facilities for approved disposal
Regular testing is done on all waste
materials to ensure compliance with all
applicable regulations
There are no free liquids in solid wastes
Waste audits and inventories are
performed
Continuous improvement in operations
and site control reduce waste volumes
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.3.5 ENERGY
Energy consumption is a key part of pollution prevention. Reducing energy use yields environmental
benefits regarding power generation. As well, the recycling operation can realize considerable cost
savings.
ENERGY CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
An energy audit been conducted for all
site operations
Recommendations have been
implemented
All new equipment is assessed for energy
use before purchase
Regular review are scheduled
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.4 SPILL PREVENTION
Spills have resulted in contamination of soil, polluted waterways, air emissions, health hazards to
employees and the public, fires, evacuations, costly cleanups, regulatory legal action, lawsuits, and
higher insurance premiums. Spill prevention is extremely effective in preventing the spread of
contamination and the subsequent cleanups. Note that smoke from fires and explosions are also
considered spills.
SPILL PREVENTION CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The company has guidelines for spill, fire
and explosion prevention
Employees are aware and trained to
identify problem areas and take the
necessary steps to prevent incidents
The facilities have provided containment
around tanks, drums, containers, and oily
scrap materials
Containers such as buckets or pans are are
always placed under small leaks as a
temporary barrier
Critical areas and buildings such hydraulic
rooms have containment to prevent the
exit of contaminants
Floor drains leading to sewers or outside
areas are sealed off in the critical areas
including maintenance (i.e. no floor
drains)
Absorbents and other spill response
products are strategically distributed and
available around the site
Preventative maintenance is performed to
reduce equipment leaks such as hydraulic
pipes, hoses and valves
Precautions such a deflectors are in place
to prevent spraying into non-containment
areas from items such as burst hoses
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Even if all foreseen preventative precautions have been taken, an emergency incident can still take
place. The site must be capable of dealing with the emergency and ensuring that outside support is
available. An emergency such as spills, gas leaks, fires, explosions etc. can have an adverse
environmental, health and safety effects on and off site.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A emergency response plan is in place
that includes a communications plan,
emergency phone numbers, evacuation
plan, and actions to be taken
Employees are trained to know their part
in the plan and have been trained in
emergency and spill response
A site emergency and spill response team
has been established and arrangements
with outside contractors and public
organizations are in place
An adequate number of spills kits and
other supplies have been strategically
distributed throughout the plant
Annual response drills are conducted
The companies emergency response
capabilities have been communicated to
the community and neighbouring
businesses
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.6 FIRE PLAN
A fire plan is a document to provide simple basic emergency procedures for the safe evacuation of site
and building occupants; ensures effective utilization of the site’s fire protection system and equipment;
provides instructions and guidance during an emergency; and ensures proper scheduled inspection and
maintenance is conducted on all fire systems and equipment. A fire plan is often required by local and
provincial fire organizations.
FIRE PLAN CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A fire safety plan is in place including
required drawings and procedures
The fire safety plan has been approved by
the appropriate authorities
The site has adequate fire protection
systems such as alarms, emergency
lighting, extinguishers, sprinklers, hose
cabinets, hydrants etc.
The site has been inspected by the plant
personnel and local fire department
inspectors and upgrades/repairs were
made
A company chief fire warden has been
appointed and has been given appropriate
authority
Employees are trained and know what to
do in a fire emergency
Emergency communications and
instructions are known by all and posted
throughout the yard and buildings
The fire plan is updated and submitted to
the fire department when any changes
affecting the plan, fire systems, or key
staff take place
Drills are conducted annually
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FIRE PLAN CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Extinguisher inspections are conducted
once a month by safety committee
members or a designated responsible
employee
Regular inspections and maintenance is
performed on the fire protection and alarm
systems
A lock box is located at the site boundary
containing the fire plan, all updated
MSDS sheets, a chemical inventory
showing locations, PCB locations and
quantities, radioactive material locations
and type, and drawings showing the site
facilities, emergency routes, and fire
systems
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.7 AIR MANAGEMENT
Air management is subject to ever increasing regulatory requirements. Air emissions are highly visible
and subject to increasing public scrutiny. Sources such as stacks from cyclones, scrubbers, baghouses,
filters, maintenance facilities etc. are known as point source emissions. Emissions that result from open
air conditions such as wind blown dust, torching, particulate from scrap pile etc. are known as fugitive
emissions. Both are concerns for government regulators.
3.7.1 POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS
POINT SOURCE STACK EMISSIONS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All point source stacks have been ident-
ified and have a certificate of approval
All conditions and requirements stated on
the approval are met or exceeded
Air emission testing is conducted on a
regularly scheduled basis
New equipment receives approval before
installation
Emissions over the set limits, visible
emissions, emissions resulting from plant
upset condition, fires, explosions, dust
problems etc. are reported to the
authorities. These are considered spills
The site has a plan to make continuous
improvements to reduce its air emissions
The plant responds to local complaints
taking corrective action
Preventative maintenance is performed on
all emission control equipment to ensure
efficient performance
Operators regularly inspect equipment for
leaks
Leaks in the air, dust collection and
separation systems are repaired upon
detection
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.7.2 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The site is asphalted and concreted to
avoid road dust emissions
Dirt roadways are treated with a
government approved dust suppressant
The tracking of dirt onto public roadways
is avoided. Where the problem persists
roadways are swept regularly
Conveying systems and other material
handling processes are covered or have
measures to reduce fugitive emissions
Air and gas leaks in ductwork, piping and
equipment are repaired upon detection
Open burning has been eliminated. Where
permitted for personnel heating purposes
it is conducted within regulations. The
company is implementing alternates to
this practice
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.8 WATER MANAGEMENT
Water contamination is another area of concern. A recycler can achieve a lot by ensuring oils and fluids
do not escape from equipment and scrap pile are contained.
3.8.1 RUNOFF
Water runoff is a concern since it can carry contaminants to adjacent property , neighbours and water
courses polluting the environment.
SITE RUNOFF CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Site runoff is contained on site via
berming or trenching system
Runoff is collected in an appropriately
lined settling pond or other sealed
containment
Runoff is prevented from passing over
contaminated areas
Site runoff is regularly sampled and
tested to insure water quality is acceptable
and to pinpoint problem areas of the site
Collected runoff water is reused on site
Collected runoff is treated before leaving
site discharge to waterway or sewer
system.
All water discharged to surface waters,
storm or sanitary sewers meet all
environmental and sewer-use regulations
Adjacent bodies of water are monitored
All liquids are stored in contained areas
Provisions are made to contains water in a
fire emergency
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SITE RUNOFF CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Untreatable water, liquids, sludges and
other materials are disposed of in
accordance with all regulations and by
approved haulers and to approved
treatment or disposal sites
Machinery, tanks, critical piping systems,
and structures are located on properly
contained areas to control storm water
flow
Containers such as buckets or drip pans
are always placed under small leaks as
a temporary barrier
Absorbents /sheeting are used to create an
adsorbent barrier around areas of concern
Oily scrap and scrap containing any other
contaminants are stored under shelter
Oily scrap and scrap containing any other
contaminants are placed on a concrete pad
with curbed containment (or otherwise
contained)
Plastic or rubber sheeting is used where
suitable to reduce runoff
Water from maintenance activities such as
equipment and vehicle wash down and
steam cleaning is held on a containment
pad and treated as required
Employees are trained on spill prevention
and response
Spill Response Team in place, trained
procedures clear and arrangements have
been made for outside assistance if needed
"Spill drills" are held on a regular basis
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.8.2 GROUND WATER
Contamination of groundwater generally results from surface spills and underground tanks. It could also
be a result of neighbouring property or past site practices
GROUND WATER CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Monitoring wells are installed,
maintained, sampled and tested regularly
Underground tanks are maintained and
monitored. Regular leak testing is done
Spill prevention precautions are taken and
a spill response program is in place as
described in previous sections of this
checklist
Well water in the area is tested regularly
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.8.3 WASTE WATER
Waste water from process operations, maintenance areas and other sources must be within jurisdictional
limits before it can exit the site.
WASTE WATER CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Waste water is tested on a regular basis
A water conservation program is in place
Wastewater is reduced through use of
closed loop systems where the water is
cleaned and then reused
Wastewater is treated using appropriate
technology
All approvals for the installation and
operation of the water treatment plant
have been received and maintained
Preventative maintenance is conducted on
the water treatment plant and equipment
Oil separators are monitored and cleaned
on a preventative schedule
Provision is made to prevent contaminated
water from exiting the site should the
water treatment facility cease operation or
if contaminant limits are exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.8.4 POTABLE WATER
Potable or drinking water obtained from local wells has the potential to be contaminated from present or
past industrial activity.
POTABLE WATER CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Drinking water from local wells is tested
regularly
Safe water is imported to the site if well
water quality does not meet regulatory
standards
A water conservation program is in place
to reduce the use of potable water and to
reuse water where possible
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.9 SOIL MANAGEMENT
Soil management is another concern of industrial sites that is regulated. Besides the immediate
environmental concerns, the soil conditions and other environmental aspects of a facility can effect
business financing. Lending institutions usually require site auditing. Phase I audits are conducted by
third party consultants who review the site, its history and its operations. Areas of concern are
highlighted in the report.
These concerns can lead to a Phase II audit where sampling is done. If soil samples show contamination
above allowed limits, remediation may be required or the property is devalued by the estimated cost to
correct adverse conditions. The Phase III auditing step is the remediation component.
Reduced property values due to the cost of remediation, may in fact cause the property to have a
negative value. The property once an asset has now become a liability and financing for the business
may not be obtained. Note that preventing contamination is usually much less costly than remediation.
3.9.1 SITE FILL MATERIALS
SITE FILL MATERIALS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Only clean fill is brought onto the site
Imported fill is tested to regulatory
guidelines
Screenings from scrap piles are not used
as sit fill material
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.9.2 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SOIL PREVENTATIVE MEASURES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Spill prevention and spill response
measure are implemented
A soil testing program is in place to
determine the baseline condition of the
property and monitoring is done on a
regular basis
Plant personnel make observations and
take corrective action regarding signs of
soil surface staining
Oily scrap materials are stored on
contained concrete pads or an alternative
Indoor or sheltered storage and operations
are given preference over outdoor
Buildings with floors that are designed to
contain spills are used to house operations
and storage
Absorbents and spill kits are available
throughout the site
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.9.3 REMEDIATION
SOIL REMEDIATION CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
When discovered on site contaminated
soil is remediated to acceptable standards
and by approved methods
Remediation is conducted in a manner
that complies with environmental, health
and safety requirements
Employees and contractors have the
appropriate personal protective equipment
when working on remediation projects
Measures are taken to prevent fugitive
dust emission from remediation activities
Off site treatment at a licensed facility is
considered as an option and proper
approval certifications are received
Contaminated soils are not stored
indefinitely on site meeting regulatory
time storage criteria
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.9.4 DISPOSAL
When remediation is not possible, proper disposal must be conducted. It is important to emphasize that
contaminated material must not be used as on site or off site fill material.
SOIL DISPOSAL CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All soils removed from site and destined
for disposal are tested in accordance with
regulations and are designated non-
hazardous or hazardous waste sites as
determined
Hazardous materials for disposal are
manifested in accordance with the law and
regulations of the recycler’s geographical
area
Operations ensure only licensed haulers
and receiver sites (e.g. landfill) are used
Scrap pile screening dirt is tested and goes
for disposal if tests show non-conformity
with regulatory guidelines and
requirements for fill materials
Any site soil material being used as fill on
or off site must be tested and meet clean
fill requirements
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.10 WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT
It is important for wastes and byproducts to be handled properly. A site should keep good records,
conform to regulatory requirements and be assured that the haulers and receivers of the waste do the
same. Liability for waste generated at a site stretches well beyond the gate. Haulers and receiver site
must have approvals.
WASTE AND BYPRODUCT MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All waste materials are sampled and tested
to regulatory standards
Legal alternatives to disposal are
investigated and pursued
Only licensed haulers and receiver sites
are used. Current copies of their
certificates of approval and licenses are on
file
Proof of insurance for haulers and
receiver sties are kept on file and up to
date
Company personnel have visited and
audited receiver sites
Waste is transported in appropriate
vehicles
All requirements for the transboundary
movement of materials (see Appendix V)
is adhered to
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.10.1 SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS
SOLID WASTE AND BYPRODUCTS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Leachate and PCB testing is conducted on
wastes and byproducts such as ASR to
ensure they are not hazardous
The site is registered as a generator of
hazardous or subject waste if required by
law for all subject and hazardous wastes
Waste generation inventory records are
kept
Sludges are considered solid waste only if
they pass the required slump test,
otherwise they are handled as liquid waste
Solid waste trucks and railcars are tarped
or otherwise covered
Fire and emission concerns/odour are
addressed
Materials are appropriately stored on site
keeping minimum inventories. And
ensuring storage time constraints are
adhered to. (see storage section 6.0)
A waste reduction program is in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.10.2 LIQUID WASTE
Liquid wastes are closely regulated and are often subject to hazardous waste regulations. Many
municipalities have stepped up their monitoring programs in order to detect those who improperly
dispose their liquids.
LIQUID WASTE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Site procedures exist that are followed for
liquid waste disposal complies with all
regulations
All materials are appropriately stored,
secured, labeled, and provided with
secondary spill containment
Liquid waste materials are not mixed in
order to maximize recyclability and avoid
incompatibilities
A program is in place to reduce or
eliminate hazardous materials
Liquid wastes are transported and
received by licensed haulers and receiver
sites and copies of certificates of
approvals and insurance are on file
Manifesting procedures are followed in
accordance with regulations
Designated and banned substances are not
used on site
Storage activities are identified in section
6.3.4
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.10.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous wastes are highly regulated and controlled since they pose a much greater risk to the
environment.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
A testing program conforming to waste
management regulations is in place to
determine if wastes are hazardous
Procedures are in place and employees are
trained on the identification, handling and
storage of hazardous wastes
All environmental, health & safety and
fire regulations are adhered to.
Inventories & locations are kept on file
and appropriate storage facilities and
methods are in place (See section 6.7)
Solids and liquids are stored in sealed
containers sheltered from the weather
Hazardous wastes are transported and
received by licensed haulers and receiver
sites and copies of certificates and
approvals and insurance certificates are on
file
Manifesting procedures are followed in
accordance with regulations
MSDS sheets are on file and in the Fire
department lock box in case of emergency
PCB storage activities are in section 6.3.3
PCBs contained in operating electrical
equipment is maintained, inspected and
conforms to all federal and provincial
requirements. A program to treat PCB
contaminated equipment is in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.10.4 RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Radioactive materials are a growing concern in the scrap and steel industry. Detection of radioactive
material is discussed later in section 5.
RADIOACTIVE WASTE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Radioactive wastes are handled in
accordance with Atomic Energy Control
Board regulations and instruction
Handling and storage of Naturally
Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
meets provincial regulations
A company procedure for dealing
radioactive materials and safety is
complete and yard personnel are trained
A quarantine area has been identified to
minimize risk to employees
Wastes are monitored for radiation levels
and the radioisotope is determined by a
experienced contractor
Radioactive materials are not stored on
site but disposed of in accordance with
federal and provincial regulations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.11 NOISE
NOISE CHECK LIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The facility conforms with all municipal
and provincial noise by-laws
The site monitors noise on a regular basis
and reports are kept and corrective action
is taken
Noise complaint are deal with
immediately
A noise reduction program is in place and
equipment is upgraded to meet and exceed
ongoing requirements.
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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3.12 SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC
Site security is important in ensuring that environmental incidents such as fires due to vandalism, the
dumping of waste material, or the sabotage of operating and environmental equipment does not occur.
Security is also important in controlling the site when an emergency event takes place.
SITE SECURITY AND TRAFFIC CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Site security procedures are in place. The
security contractor and/or company
security personnel are trained in
emergency procedures
The site is enclosed by fences and gates.
The number of gates is limited
Entrance to the site is monitored 24 hours
per day and secured in the off hours
Emergency procedures and phone
numbers are known and documented
Equipment and valving is locked-out
when not in use and during off hours
Security lighting is installed
An alarm system and video system is in
place and alarm response roles are
delegated
Off hours emergency, fire safety,
environmental reporting system, and
emergency communication system is in
place
Regular traffic flow routes and site
emergency entrances and exits have been
established, documented on the site plans
and physically labeled with signs posted
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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4.0 TRANSPORTATION
Includes truck, rail and water (Boat or Barge) transit. For on site material handling see section 7.5.1.
TRANSPORTATION CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Company and contracted vehicles are
licensed and approved for the materials
which they are carrying.
A preventive maintenance program is
established and implemented for all
vehicles and records are kept.
Maintenance on vehicles is carried out to
control exhaust emissions
Only qualified licensed drivers are used.
They are trained in spill response and spill
kits are in their trucks
An emergency spill response contractor is
retained
Loads are secured, tarped and loaded as
required by law
Safety records for drivers and contractors
are reviewed regularly
All trucks and trucking contactors are
insured and proof of insurance records are
kept up to date and on file
Drivers are informed of on site safety
rules and emergency procedures
Where rail transportation is used all
applicable regulation are followed
All federal, provincial and international
regulations are followed for ship or barge
transportation
All shipments and transporters are
properly insured and records are kept
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5.0 MATERIAL INSPECTION
5.1 IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inbound shipments should be inspected upon arrival at a recycling facility to identify potential
contaminants and reduce the receipt of materials that could contaminate a site. Inspection will also
ensure that all materials are handled properly. The yard should reject loads that have banned materials.
5.2 INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Materials that should not be accepted can vary for each location of a recycling facility depending on
Provincial and Municipal regulations, customer requirements, and the facilities operations and
capabilities.
Some materials of concern may include scrap that contains waste materials, fluids/liquids, contaminated
water, explosives and munitions, tires, batteries, lead cable ends, gasoline tanks, air bags, closed
containers, catalytic converters, solid waste, fuel storage tanks, radioactive materials, lead wheel
weights, old transformers, PCB capacitors, fluorescent lights, PCB light ballasts, PCB equipment, PCB
wastes, radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, refrigerants, cathode-ray tubes, microwave
ovens, copy machines, asbestos, any listed, ignitable, corrosive or reactive materials, toxic substances,
beryllium, mercury and mercury switches, and any other suspect materials. Note that the
aforementioned is no an exhaustive list by any means and recyclers should develop their own list of
banned materials.
For the checklist for inspection policies and practices see the next page.
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INSPECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Company policies and procedures
regarding materials acceptance are written
Printed company policies regarding
materials acceptance have been distributed
to employees and they have been trained
Printed company policies and lists
regarding materials acceptance have been
distributed to all brokers,
dealer/processors peddlers and customers
and printed on all purchase orders
When the company picks up scrap
material with its own truck then the driver
is trained and does the initial visual
screening check
Company personnel are familiar with the
source of materials and visit the supplier
regularly. A mechanism to implement
physical scrap trace ability to suppliers is
implemented where possible
A camera is available to inspection
personnel to document non- conformities
Suspect shipments may be unloaded in a
designated area for a more thorough
inspection however the load is normally
rejected and not allowed on site upon
discovery of non-conforming material
Materials are not accepted to site and
remain the responsibility of the supplier
Signs posted alerting customers to
procedures if incoming load fails testing
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.2.1 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS OR LIQUID WASTES INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING HAZARDOUS AND LIQUID WASTES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees use standard procedures and
instruments to find hazardous materials
Employees are trained to identify ,
OSHA/WHMIS Designated Substances
and the materials in which they are found
Employees are trained to identify
environmentally hazardous materials and
the types of scrap in which it is found
Employees reject inbound shipments
containing, lead batteries and cable ends,
lead weights, gasoline tanks, air bags,
tires, mercury switches, u/g tanks, old
transformers, PCB wastes, ballasts,
capacitors, beryllium, compressed gas
containers, CFC’s, free liquids, catalytic
converters, waste, radioactive materials,
wheels, tires, old transformers, PCB
wastes, cathode-ray tubes etc. Note that is
difficult to inspect flattened vehicles at the
scale and strict instructions must be given
to suppliers, flattener operators and yard
personnel. Auto hulks should be traceable
to suppliers in order to be able to take
corrective action
Employees check that all delivered tanks
and containers have been drained/cleaned
Fuel tanks are rejected unless the recycler
is specifically approved to handle them
Cameras are available to document
contaminated loads
The company procedures list all banned
materials and pictures of screened items
are available at the scale
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.2.2 INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S
INSPECTING FOR/ DETECTING PCB’S CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained to visually identify
typical sources and types of scrap that
may contain PCB’s
PCB containing material and material that
once contained PCB’s is rejected and
given back to the supplier for approved
disposal or remediation
Gel insulated cables can contain PCB’s
and are screened in conjunction with the
supplier
PCB material found on site is stored in the
company’s approved PCB storage facility
unless it can be traced and supplier made
responsible. Note that transportation
regulations must be met
PCB materials are scheduled for proper
disposal complying with all federal and
provincial regulations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.2.3 INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s)
INSPECTING AND DETECTING REFRIGERANTS (CFC’s) CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained to visually identify
typical sources and types of scrap that
contain CFC’s
In accordance with provincial regulations
CFC equipment and containers are set
aside or rejected if not certified evacuated
Scrap operations that provide CFC
evacuation services are permitted to do so
and it is done by trained and licensed
personnel. Refrigerant material manage-
ment meets regulatory requirements
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.2.4 INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Scale house and truck and rail entrances to
the site are equipped with latest
technology radiation detection systems.
Dock loading operations are also equipped
with appropriate detection systems
Signs are posted to ensure a maximum
vehicle speed limit of 3 km/hr past the
detection system
Employees are trained to visually identify
different forms of radioactive material,
typical sources and types of scrap that
may be radioactive. Photographs are used
in the training
If radiation detector activates at the plant gate or
any other location employees are trained to
respond using company procedures.
A procedure detailing actions when a
detection is complete. It includes
notification of the Atomic Energy Control
Board (AECB), the supplier, and the
hauler
Loads containing radioactive material are
not accepted by the yard. A quarantine
area may be provided for hot loads. Note
that the yard does not want this material
on site due to the concern of accepting
liability for the material
Site personnel assist the AECB in
determining where the radioactive
materials is. Note that detection
equipment suppliers are knowledgeable
and usually will assist in this process
The supplier of the hot load is kept
responsible for the radioactive waste
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INSPECTING AND DETECTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
When radioactive material is discovered
in the yard or exiting out of the gate,
operations assume responsibility, notify
the AECB (or provincial jurisdiction if
determined NORM material), separate the
radioactive item and place in controlled
quarantine. Expert assistance is obtained
to do this
Radioactive waste is shipped off site to an
approved disposal facility and is done so
in conformance with all acts and
regulations
NO material enters or leaves the site
without being screened for radioactive or
hazardous materials
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.3 MONITORING EQUIPMENT
The use of monitoring test instruments is essential to screen incoming and outgoing materials.
5.3.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employee Personal Protection Equipment
such as breathing apparatus and clothing
is on site
Employees have ready access on site to
Personal Protection Equipment and
sufficient inventory is kept
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.3.2 INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION MONITORING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Testing instruments such as combustible
gas indicator, PH meters and other
measuring equipment are available
Employees are trained to operate test
instruments in accordance to established
site procedures and at least one qualified
individual works per shift
All equipment is calibrated as
recommended by the manufacturer and on
a regularly scheduled basis. Records are
kept
Service contracts are in place to ensure
proper equipment operation
The latest enhancements and updates to
equipment are made when available and
effective
Testing instruments are checked daily to
ensure proper functioning
When the test instrumentation equipment
fails or is undergoing maintenance or
repair, alternate arrangements to screen
loads will be made
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.3.3 RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT
RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Automatic radiation detectors are in place
and remain on at all times
Hand held radiation detection meters are
also available on site
Employees are trained to operate and test
the radiation detection equipment to
established site procedures and at least
one qualified individual works per shift
All equipment is regularly calibrated as
recommended by the manufacturer and
records are kept
Service contracts ensure equipment is
effective and radiation detection systems
maintenance is done on a scheduled basis
The latest enhancements and updates to
equipment are made when available where
determined as beneficial
Equipment upgrades are made to
eliminate false alarms caused by x-ray
radiography or other radioactive sources
that are present on site or in neigbouring
facilities
Detection equipment is fully operational
and checked daily to ensure proper
functioning
Detection equipment is checked by the
manufacturer at least annually on site and
monthly by modem
When the detection instrumentation
equipment fails or is undergoing
maintenance or repair, alternate
arrangements to screen loads will be made
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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5.4 INSPECTION TRAINING INSPECTION TRAINING CHECKLIST:
Completion Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees understand and apply
requirements of Federal and Provincial
regulations pertaining to radiation, OSHA
Designated Substances, PCB's, hazardous
materials, etc.
Employees have been trained and use
industry standard inspection practices
Employees have been trained and follow
company procedures and can visually
identify potentially hazardous wastes
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.0 MATERIALS STORAGE
6.1 STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES
STORAGE OF METAL RECYCLABLES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Procedures are in place for the storage of
scrap material and employees are trained
Specific areas have been designated for
different types of scrap
In general indoor storage is preferred over
outdoor from an environmental point of
view however, this is not always practical
Fire procedures and fire safety equipment
proximity must be in place for oily scrap,
wire insulation, ASR , auto hulks, tires,
and other combustible materials
Special provisions are in place for
materials susceptible to spontaneous
combustion
Combustible metals such as magnesium,
titanium turnings, zirconium chips etc. are
provided with special storage
arrangements and employees are trained
to company procedures in handling these
materials
Employees are trained to take necessary
precautions regarding the handling and
generation of explosive dust such as
aluminum, sodium & zirconium powders,
organic dusts, vapours etc.
Lead acid batteries are stored under
shelter and with spill containment
Scrap that once contained fuels,
flammable liquids/gases or hazardous
materials have been evacuated and
cleaned before storage
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.1.1 OUTDOOR STORAGE
OUTDOOR STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The site is contoured and graded to
consider runoff and minimize potential
contamination. Containment is provided
Drums are covered and empty drums are
stored top down to prevent contaminated
water accumulation
Oily scrap such as stampings, punchings,
turnings, borings, motor blocks etc. that
contain oil or other fluids are stored on
concrete pads or equivalent and have
containment. A shelter or cover is
provided to prevent rainwater from
flowing through the pile and resulting in
oily water generation
Scrap containing oils or other fluid are not
stored near property lines since runoff has
less chance of being controlled before
leaving the site
Dust control and wind barriers are utilized
to reduce fugitive emissions from scrap
piles
Scrap piles are continually inspected for
non-conforming materials such as
explosive material, hazardous wastes,
compressed gas bottles, sealed containers
etc
The yard restricts pile size, distances
between piles, and distance from the
property line for combustible scrap and
byproducts such as auto hulks, ASR, tires
etc. in accordance with fire regulations
Fire fighting equipment such as
extinguishers and hydrants are located
near combustible materials
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.1.2 INDOOR STORAGE
INDOOR STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Ventilation is provided for scrap that
contains volatile fluids or dust which can
cause health or explosive mixture
problems. Extracted air is controlled for
emissions
Where ever possible materials are stored
in sheltered areas
Fire protection equipment is provided for
combustible materials.
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.2 FUEL STORAGE AND HANDLING
6.2.1 ABOVE GROUND TANKS
ABOVE GROUND TANKS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained in the safe handling
of fuel, emergency spill response and fire
safety in accordance with codes and
established company procedures
All tank installations and operations are
approved and conform to all regulations
All tanks are labeled, identified and all
required warning signs including no
smoking are posted, and all tanks are
shown on site plan drawings
Tanks have lockable labeled fill caps that
are resistant to vandalism
Tanks have lockable labeled drain taps
that are resistant to vandalism
All tanks/fill stations have spill contain-
ment , spill kits & bumper post protection
All maintenance work is conducted on a
controlled work permit basis
Accurate inventory logs are kept as per
regulations
All tanks have secondary containment and
are constructed of appropriate material
meeting all provincial regulations
Regular inspections and testing are
performed and logged including leak
testing. Leaks reported to maintenance
and corrected immediately
Level indicators, flame arrestors,
instrumentation and valves/connections
are installed to prevent spills and fires
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.2.2 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained on the safe
handling of fuel, emergency spill response
and fire safety in accordance with codes
and established company procedures
All tank installations and operations
conform to federal and provincial
government regulations
All tanks are identified, labeled, and all
required warning signs including no
smoking are posted, and all tanks are
shown on site plan drawings
All tanks have a label at fill pipes and fill
logs
Tanks have lockable fill caps that are
resistant to vandalism
All fill stations have spill containment ,
spill kits and bumper post protection
All maintenance work is conducted on a
controlled work permit basis
Ground water is monitored and tanks are
checked for leaks in accordance to
regulatory procedures. Accurate inventory
logs are kept
Tanks are constructed of double wall
cathodically protected steel or fiberglass-
reinforced plastic as determined by
provincial regulations
Regular inspections and testing are
performed and logged
All old underground tanks have been
removed and soil remediated in
accordance with regulations and
guidelines
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UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Level indicators, instrumentation and
appropriate valves and connections are
installed to prevent spills as well as flame
arrestors for fire protection
Visual inspections are conducted daily
and leaks reported to maintenance and
corrected immediately
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
6.2.3 FUEL CONTAINERS
FUEL CONTAINERS CHECKLIST:
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Only OSHA / CSA containers are used to
transport or store fuel
Employees are trained on the safe
handling of fuel in containers, emergency
spill response, WHMIS and fire safety in
accordance with codes and established
company procedures
Container are stored in flammable liquid
(see 6.3.1) storage areas that meet all Fire,
Safety, WHMIS, Labeling, Fuel Handling
and Environmental codes including
containment of spills
Spill kits are provided and grounding for
liquid transfers is done
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.3 LIQUID STORAGE
LIQUID STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Liquids are only stored in designated
areas that have spill and drip protection
and meet all regulatory requirements
Employees are trained in emergency spill
response and fire safety in accordance
with codes, regulations and company
procedure
Dyked containment system is in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.3.1 FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID STORAGE
FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Liquids are stored in a location remote
from production areas and not located
over piping or drainage systems
Flammable liquid containers are stored in
storage areas that meet al Fire, Safety,
Fuel Handling, OSHA and Environmental
codes
Compatibility of different chemicals is
known, employees trained and
incompatible chemicals stored in separate
locations
Dyked containment systems are in place
Liquid transfer grounding is in place for
flammable liquids
Contents are known and all containers
properly labeled (WHMIS)
Tanks are made from non-corrosive
materials closely examined for leaks on a
scheduled basis and logs kept
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.3.3 CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE
CONTAINER, DRUM AND TANK MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Dykes, alarms, vent valves, flame
arrestors, spare pumps, dyke valves, drain
lines, and sumps are provided and tested,
checked and cleaned on regular basis
Containers are well sealed and
constructed of anti-corrosive materials
Tanks made from non-corrosive materials
where possible, closely examined for
leaks on a scheduled basis, and logs kept
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.4 STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GASES
COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Tanks and cylinders are stored in
accordance with occupational, health &
safety, fire, electrical and other applicable
regulations
The company has set storage standards
and train employees to them as well as
the code requirements
All cylinders are stored upright and
secured
Storage areas and bottles / tanks are well
labeled indicating contents and hazards
Ventilation is provided for storage areas
and outside remote storage is used
wherever possible
Repairs or alteration of cylinders, valves
or safety relief devices are never
attempted and a new replacement policy is
in place
Combustible, oxidizing and corrosive
gases are stored in separate locations
Cylinders, tanks, valves and hoses are
inspected for leaks and condition daily
Cylinders are stored away from corrosive
chemicals, sources of sparks, flames or
heat, flammable liquids, combustible
materials or unprotected electrical
connections
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.5 BYPRODUCT STORAGE (AUTO SHREDDER RESIDUE)
BYPRODUCT STORAGE (AUTO SHREDDER RESIDUE) CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Handling/storage procedures and practices
are done. Employees have been trained
ASR is stored on an impermeable slab
Material is not stored on any scrap metal
as it acts as a catalyst in heating the ASR
to a point of combustion
For long term storage a soil cover material
is used to eliminate oxygen/air entering
the pile. This is a n optional fire
precaution.
Emergency response/fire teams are
familiar with method to combat a fluff fire
Drainage around piles are controlled for
normal and fire fighting condition
Pile size, location and distances to the
property line meet fire and environmental
waste codes & regulations
Precautions are taken against blowing
debris, such as foam and particulate
Inventory is kept to a minimum
ASR is used as a day cover or recycled as
permitted by law
Specific provincial regulations for ASR
are adhered to
Long term site storage sites and landfill
have received ministry/departmental
approval
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.6 TIRE STORAGE
TIRE STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Handling and storage procedures and
practices are in place and employees
have been trained to them
Pile size, location and distances to the
property line and between piles meet fire
and environmental waste codes &
regulations
Tires are sent off site to be recycled, re-
used, reclaimed for energy, or re-treaded
where possible; transportation and
disposal meets all regulations and current
certification of haulers and receiver sites
are on file
Storage restrictions are complied with
and inventory is kept to a minimum
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.7 WASTE STORAGE
6.7.1 SOLID WASTE STORAGE
SOLID WASTE STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained in the handling of
wastes
Solid waste is stored in containers, roll-
offs and lugger boxes and kept under
shelter or covered
Waste containers are placed on concrete
or asphalt pads with bermed containment
and proper drainage
Waste materials are managed ensuring no
blowing debris or dust on site
A waste handling procedure is in place
indicating proper handling, collection
within the site, & materials banned from
non-hazardous disposal
Hazardous solid wastes are kept in sealed
container away form the elements and
other materials
Hazardous and subject wastes are
disposed of properly and manifesting,
registering and transportation conform to
regulations
All waste receiver sites and haulers are
certified by law
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.7.2 CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE
CONTAMINATED SOIL STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Employees are trained in the handling of
wastes
Contaminated soil is placed on an
impermeable membrane, slab or asphalt
with controlled drainage capture and
treatment
Contaminated soil is covered from the
elements in a shelter or by using heavy
polyethylene sheeting or other membrane
Contaminated soil is stored in and area
that is elevated and not susceptible to
ponding
Soil is tested, classified, handled and
disposed in accordance with all
environmental regulations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.7.3 PCB WASTES STORAGE PCB WASTES STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
PCBs are stored in approved sites to
federal and provincial standards
Fire , emergency response, storage and
inspection procedures and employee
training is completed to ensure proper
handling of PCB's
Fire extinguisher and emergency spill
kits are stationed near the storage area
The storage area meets all enclosure,
spill, fire and safety regulations
Reports are sent to the regulators in
accordance with the requirements
Regular monthly inspection of the
storage facility and containers are made
and recorded
Immediate corrective action is taken on
non-conforming items
All inspection reports deficiencies by
provincial and federal inspectors are
addressed and records are kept
An up to date inventory is kept on file
and at the storage location
Fire department and municipal
authorities have been made aware of the
storage facility
Disposal arrangements are made with
required approvals and comply with all
regulatory requirements
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PCB WASTES STORAGE CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
PCBs contained in operating electrical
equipment is maintained, inspected and
conforms to all federal and provincial
requirements
All PCB equipment in use is scheduled
for decontamination
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.7.4 WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE
WASTE AND RECYCLABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Waste lubricant, antifreeze, oil and oil
filters stored in separate storage containers
in accordance with fire codes and other
regulations
Wastes are stored in separate storage
containers to prevent incompatibilities
problem and maximize their recyclability
Incompatible waste chemical are stored in
separate areas
Each container is labeled clearly
indicating type of waste and name and
address of shipping destination
Waste inventories are kept and weigh bills
and manifests are properly filled out and
saved according to regulation
Tanks and containers are inspected daily
and spill containment and spill kits are
provided
Containers are kept in good condition and
leaks are repaired upon detection
All above ground storage containers have
secondary containment
Waste tanks and containers are kept
closed and locked when not in use
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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6.7.5 REFRIGERANT STORAGE
REFRIGERANT STORAGE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
All refrigerant equipment and containers
are handled and stored by licensed
personnel in accordance with provincial
regulation
The storage areas apart from other plant
operations
All approval have been obtained to
evacuate refrigerants on site
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.0 PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT
Processing involves the disassembling, separation and preparation of scrap materials into reusable
materials. This processing is carried out by many different equipment operations such as cranes, shears,
balers, crushers, shredders etc.
A number of environmental impacts arise from actual processing activities. These impacts can include
fugitive emissions, explosions, spills and leaks, and soil and groundwater contamination.
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7.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Preventative maintenance program is in
place for all equipment and auxiliaries
Maintenance records are kept for all
equipment and auxiliaries and are
available for in house and environmental
or labour inspector audit
The maintenance schedule is adhered to
Copies of site maintenance procedures
and manufacturers' manuals for all
equipment is available
Maintenance personnel are regularly
trained on equipments service and
environmental, health and safety
procedures and regulations
Daily service checklists or maintenance
logs used by maintenance personnel and
operators for all equipment are up to
date and retained
Recommendations from manufacturers
are followed regarding replacement
of seals, gaskets, parts
Employees are encouraged to observe for
potential leaks and other possible
equipment problems and take
pre-emptive action when needed
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Parts cleaning with solvents is conducted
in specified areas to ensure solvents
contaminated with oils, greases, paint
pigments, and metal chips are not
released. A solvent reduction program is
in place
Chlorinated solvents are not used
Equipment is cleaned on a regular basis
The facility conforms with all municipal
noise by-laws
Dust suppression is applied to the site’s
unpaved areas regularly
Wind barriers and shelters are established
to keep the wind from picking up dust
and other materials
Open burning activities follow all
regulations
Fire extinguishers and other means of
dousing fires are available to minimize
smoke resulting from torching and
welding operations
Flammable, hazardous, and non-
hazardous liquids and compressed gas
products and wastes are stored properly
Floor drains are eliminated in the
maintenance area and spill control and
containment when working on equipment
and for all stored fluids
There is no measurable transmission of
equipment vibration outside the site
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Maintenance on operating on-site
refrigerant equipment such as air
conditioners complies with the
regulations
All wastes are disposed of, generator
registrations are up-to-date, and
inventories are kept in accordance with
regulations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
7.2 SORTING
SORTING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Compressed gas cylinders are set aside in
quarantine to be properly dealt with by
trained personnel
Other hazardous, flammable, explosive
and radioactive materials are removed
and quarantined
Employees are trained to identify and
safely handle unwanted materials
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.3 CUTTING
CUTTING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Procedures and training requirements are
complete for torch cutting and grinding
activities
For torch cutting, respirators or other
respiratory protection equipment is
provided as needed
For outdoor torch cutting precaution are
taken with respect to unusual amount of
smoke exiting the property
For torch cutting inside buildings
mechanical ventilation systems are used
Employees are trained to recognize torch
cutting items that are likely to release
toxic constituents or that contain
combustible materials
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Fire precaution including extinguishers
are taken when working near or over
combustibles
Fire precautions when using grinders are
taken
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7.4 CAST BREAKING
CAST BREAKING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Drop breaking is not recommended and if
done should have shielding to stop high-
velocity metal fragments. The crane
operator’ cab should be shielded as well.
Safety zones are designated
Hydraulic cast breakers or mills have
proper shielding against flying metal and
operators are trained in safe operation
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging
Hydraulic systems have spill containment
Auto blocks have been drained and
storage areas have spill containment
Process equipment using hydraulic and/or
motor oils is provided with containment
for spills and is checked regularly for
leaks and worn hoses. These items are
repaired or replaced immediately
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Cast cleaning systems have proper liquid
containment. Wastes and water are
disposed of in accordance with all
provincial and municipal regulations
Fire extinguishers/equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5 EQUIPMENT
GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Procedures are written and operators are
trained on environmental regulations, spill
and air emission observation and
reporting, emergency and spill response,
and emergency communication
Operating procedure including daily
inspection of equipment and emergency
shutdown are written, and operators are
trained
Daily inspections are conducted and
incident reports are recorded, logging the
time and date. All completed checklists
and reports are filed
Safety and fire procedures are written and
operators trained
Fire protection equipment and spill kits
are available and regularly inspected
A preventative maintenance program is in
place, company and manufactures’
procedures are followed, and records are
kept
Operators are trained in correct waste
disposal procedures
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.1 HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Handling equipment includes conveyors, screens, chutes, slides, magnets, cranes, front end loaders, fork
lifts, trucks, railroad cars, and other mobile equipment, etc.
HANDLING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while processing and operating
equipment. Dust suppression practices are
implemented
Emission control equipment is in place
where needed and meets all air emission
standards. Equipment is maintained and
operators are trained to observe for
emissions
Containment for hydraulic systems is
provided
Hydraulic oil equipment is check daily
and leaks and worn hoses are replaced
immediately
Precautions are taken for flying metal,
debris and liquids
Loads exiting the site by rail or truck are
covered
Operators are trained to detect OSHA
designated substances & hazardous
material found in the scrap and to follow
company procedures in dealing with these
materials
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
for all fixed and mobile equipment
All bearings, motors, electrical
components, moving parts etc. are
monitored for overheating
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HANDLING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Older equipment has been tested for
PCB’s
Electrical systems are properly inspected,
certified, repaired and preventative
maintenance is performed
All mobile equipment is properly
maintained to minimize exhaust, vapour
emissions and leaks. Note that crankcase
oils can contains excess amounts of heavy
metals
Gasoline, diesel, propane, and other fuel
handling is done in accordance with
company procedures and regulations.
Precautions are taken regarding fumes and
spills at fixed and mobile fueling stations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.2 BALERS
BALERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging and operating the
equipment
The baler has spill containment for the
hydraulic system and room
Hydraulic oil equipment is check daily
and leaks and worn hoses are replaced
immediately
Precautions are taken for flying metal,
debris and liquids
Hazardous items such as OSHA
designated substances, compressed gas,
fuel, liquid containers and other materials
have been removed prior to baling and
removed items are handled and disposed
of in accordance with all regulations
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.3 SHEARS
SHEARS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging , operating the equipment
and stacking
The shear has spill containment for the
hydraulic system and room
The shear has splash /spray protection for
burst hoses to prevent contamination over
the yard
Hydraulic oil equipment is check daily
and leaks and worn hoses are replaced
immediately
Precautions are taken for flying metal,
debris and liquids
Hazardous items such as OSHA
designated substances, compressed gas,
fuel, liquid containers or other materials
have been removed prior to shearing and
removed items are handled and disposed
of in accordance with all regulations
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.4 FLATTENERS
AUTO FLATTENERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while loading , flattening, transporting and
unloading hulks
Auto hulks have been drained and the
flattener has spill containment that also
includes provision for its hydraulic
systems
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Guarding against flying metal and debris
during flattening and transportation is in
place
Loads are properly secured during
transport
Critical items have been removed prior to
flattening. (i.e. battery, gas tank, air bags,
all fluids, refrigerants, mercury switches
etc.)
Removal of critical auto components are
done safely and in accordance with
written procedures and applicable
regulations
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.5 SHREDDERS
SHREDDING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are
controlled while charging , operating the
equipment and stacking feed scrap/cars,
shred, non-ferrous, and byproducts
Air pollution control equipment such as
cyclones, scrubbers etc. that deal with
particulate and smoke are in place and
maintained. Operators are trained to
operate and inspect equipment and
observe emissions. Stack emission testing
is done regularly
Excess emission releases and explosions
are reported to the authorities
immediately
Shredder auxiliaries have spill
containment
Hydraulic oil equipment is checked daily
and leaks and worn hoses are replaced
immediately
Precautions are taken for flying metal,
debris and liquids
Employees trained to recognize items
that may release toxics or cause
explosions
Hazardous items such as OSHA
designated substances, compressed gas,
fuel or liquid containers, battery, gasoline
tanks, air bags, all fluids, refrigerants or
other materials have been removed prior
to shredding and removed items are
handled and disposed of in accordance
with all regulations
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SHREDDING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: (Continued)
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in
place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Containment and material storage of auto
hulks meet spill and fire safety
requirements
ASR (shredder fluff )and other byproduct
are stored properly, sampled & tested on
a regular basis and sent for disposal or
reuse in accordance with all
environmental regulations
The scrubber pit is properly maintained
and liquid and solid wastes are tested and
disposed of according to environmental
regulations
On site fluff land filling or berming must
be approved and meet all environmental
regulations. Leachate collection is in
place. Surface and ground water is tested
regularly.
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.6 TURNINGS CRUSHERS
TURNINGS CRUSHERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive emissions are controlled while
charging and operating the equipment
Process fumes and aerosol particulates are
controlled and emission control
equipment is installed where needed.
Stack emissions are tested regularly
Excess emission releases and explosions
are reported to the authorities immediately
System has proper spill containment for
scrap oils and equipment fluids
The equipment is checked daily and leaks
are repaired immediately
Any hazardous items have been removed
prior to processing
All waste materials are removed, handled
and disposed in accordance with all
regulations
Operators are aware of fire hazards of
feed materials such as oily scrap or
magnesium oxide and their prevention
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
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7.5.7 BRIQUETTERS
BRIQUETTERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive dust emissions are controlled
while charging and operating the
equipment
Process fumes and aerosol particulates are
controlled and emission control
equipment is installed where needed and
regularly stack emission tested
Preheating equipment (kiln) has emission
control and fire safety precautions with
known operating, emergency and
maintenance procedures
Excess emission releases and explosions
are reported to the authorities immediately
The system has proper spill containment
for scrap oils and equipment fluids
The equipment is checked daily and leaks
are repaired immediately
Hazardous items have been removed prior
to processing
All waste materials are removed, handled
and disposed in accordance with all
regulations
Operators are aware of the fire hazards
and prevention for feed materials and
finished briquettes
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.8 WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING
WIRE CHOPPING AND STRIPPING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging , operating and stacking .
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Air pollution control equipment,
baghouses, cyclones, scrubbers etc. are in
place and maintained. Operators are
trained to operate and inspect equipment
and observe emissions. Stack emission
testing is done regularly
Excess emission releases are reported to
the authorities immediately
Spill containment is provided for the
process and hydraulics as necessary
Equipment is checked daily and leaks and
worn hoses are replaced immediately
Precautions are taken for flying debris and
liquids
Employees are trained to recognize items
that release toxics or cause explosions
Hazardous & OSHA designated
substances have been removed prior to
processing and removed items are handled
and disposed of in accordance regulations
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Gel insulated cable is checked for PCB’s
Insulation is recycled or disposed of if not
marketable procedures are followed
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.9 GRANULATORS
GRANULATORS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging , operating and stacking
Air pollution control equipment is in place
and maintained. Operators are trained to
operate and inspect equipment and
observe emissions. Stack emission testing
is done regularly
Excess emission releases are reported to
the authorities immediately
Precautions are taken for flying debris
Employees are trained to recognize,
remove and properly dispose of items that
may release toxics, cause explosions, or
produce excess smoke
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.10 EDDY CURRENT
EDDY CURRENT CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
Employees are trained to recognize &
remove materials that are caught and
overheating
Employees are trained to recognize,
remove and properly dispose of hazardous
or controlled materials
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
7.5.11 FLOAT / SINK TANKS
FLOAT / SINK TANKS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The system has secondary spill
containment and controls
The water treatment plant is part of the
preventative maintenance program.
Records are kept
Effluent is sampled and tested as per
procedures and test results comply with
regulations. Records are kept
Waste and sludges are tested and disposed
in accordance with regulations
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.12 FURNACES
FURNACES CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging and operating the
equipment
Process emissions are controlled and air
emission control equipment is in place,
maintained and operators are trained to
operate and inspect equipment and
observe emissions. Stack emission testing
is done regularly
Excess emission releases and explosions
are reported to the authorities immediately
Spill containment is provided where
needed
Auxiliary equipment is checked daily and
leaks are corrected immediately
Any hazardous /explosive / OSHA
designated substance items have been
removed prior to processing
All waste materials(ash) are removed,
handled and disposed in accordance with
all regulations
Fuel safety precautions are followed
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present, fire precautions are taken and
known procedures are in place
The noise bylaws are not exceeded
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7.5.13 WASHING EQUIPMENT
WASHING EQUIPMECHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
The system has secondary spill
containment and controls
Waste water is tested and treated as
needed to sewer-use bylaws and
provincial regulations. Records are kept
Preventative maintenance program is in
place. Records are kept
Waste and sludges are tested and disposed
in accordance with regulations
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7.5.14 INCINERATORS AND DRYERS
INCINERATORS AND DRYERS CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging and operating the
equipment
Process emissions are controlled and air
emission control equipment is in place,
maintained and operators are trained to
operate and inspect equipment and
observe emissions. Stack emission testing
is done regularly
Excess emission releases and explosions
are reported to the authorities immediately
Spill containment is provided where
needed for oily scrap and equipment
Auxiliary equipment is checked daily and
leaks are corrected immediately
Any hazardous /explosive / OSHA
designated substance items have been
removed prior to processing
PCB containing items are screened (e.g.
gel insulated wire)
All waste materials(ash) are removed,
handled, tested and disposed in
accordance with all regulations
Fuel safety precautions are followed
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present, fire precautions are taken, and
known procedures are in place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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7.5.15 BATTERY BREAKING
BATTERY BREAKING CHECKLIST:
Completion
Priority Activity %Complete Target Date Observations/Actions
Fugitive air / dust emissions are controlled
while charging and operating the
equipment
Process fumes and aerosol particulates are
controlled and air emission control
equipment is in place, maintained and
operators are trained to operate and
inspect equipment and observe emissions.
Stack emission testing is done regularly
System has proper spill containment for
acidic and alkali solutions and equipment
fluids
Precautions are taken for flying
metal/plastic, debris and acidic/alkali
liquids
Hydraulic oil equipment is check daily
and leaks and worn hoses are replaced
immediately
Any hazardous items such have been
removed prior to processing
All waste materials are removed, handled
and disposed in accordance with all
regulations
Fire extinguishers, equipment, spill kits
and personnel protective equipment are
present and known procedures are in place
Noise bylaws are not exceeded
Additional Comments ________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX I
Canadian Government Environment
Ministries and Departments
CONTACT INFORMATION As at March 2004
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FEDERAL
Environment Canada
27th floor, 10 Wellington Street
Terrasses de la Chaudière
Hull QC K1A 0H3
Tel: (819) 997-4203
Fax: (819) 953-6897
www.ec.gc.ca
PROVINCES/TERRITORIES
British Columbia
Ministry of Water, Lands and Air
Protection
2975 Jutland Road, 5th floor
Victoria BC V8T 5J9
Tel: (250) 387-5429
Fax: (250) 387-6003 www.gov.bc.ca/wlap/
Ministry of Sustainable Resource
Management
Policy, Legislation and Assessment
780 Blanshard St, 4th
Floor
Victoria BC V8W2H1
Tel: (250) 387-4731
Fax: (250) 356-7830
www.gov.bc.ca/srm/.
Alberta Department of Environment
9915-108th Street, 10th floor
Edmonton AB T5K 2G8
Tel: (780) 427-6236
Fax: (780) 427-0923 www3.gov.ab.ca/env/
Saskatchewan Department of Environment and
Resource Management
3211 Albert Street, Room 524
Regina SK S4S 5W6
Tel: (306) 787-2930
Fax: (306) 787-2947
www.se.gov.sk.ca
Manitoba Department of Conservation
Room 327, Legislative Building
Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8
Tel: (204) 945-8807
Fax: (204) 945-1256 www.gov.mb.ca/environ/
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
12th floor, 135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto ON M4V 1P5
Tel: (416) 314-6753
Fax: : (416) 314-6791 www.ene.gov.on.ca/
Quebec Department of Environment
675, boul. René-Lévesque Boulevard est
Édifice Marie Guyart, 30e étage
Québec QC G1R 5V7
Tel: (418) 521-3860
Fax: (418) 643-3619
www.menv.gouv.qc.ca
New Brunswick
Department of Environment and
Local Government
2nd floor, 364 Argyle Street
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
Tel: (506) 453-3095
Fax: (506) 453-3377
www.gnb.ca/0009/index.htm
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Nova Scotia Department of Environment
5th floor, 5151 Terminal Road
P.O. Box 2107
Halifax: NS B3J 3B7
Tel: (902) 424-2359
Fax: (902) 424-0644 www.gov.ns.ca/enla/emc.htm
Prince Edward Island
Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture
and Environment
P.O. Box 2000
11 Kent Street, 4th floor
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
Tel: (902) 368-4880
Fax: (902) 368-4857 http://www.gov.pe.ca/af/
Newfoundland Department of Environment and
Conservation
4th Floor, West Block
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's NL, Canada A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-2664
Fax: (709) 729-6639 www.gov.nf.ca/env/
Northwest Territories
Department of Resources, Wildlife
and Economic Development
600, 5102-50th Avenue
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Tel: (867) 920-8048
Fax: (867) 873-0563 www.gov.nt.ca/RWED/eps/
Nunavut
Department of Sustainable Development
Brown Building
P.O. Box 1340
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 975-5922
Fax: (867) 975-5980 www.gov.nu.ca/sd.htm
Yukon Department of Renewable Resources
10 Burns Road
P.O. Box 2703
Whitehorse YT Y1A 2C6
Tel: (867) 667-5652
Fax: (867) 393-6213 www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/
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APPENDIX II
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS,
REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
AFFECTING
SCRAP METAL RECYCLING FACILITIES
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FOREWORD
As stated in the Preface, the objective of CARI’s Environmental Management Handbook is to "assist
member companies .. to critique their facilities and establish and implement environmental practices and
procedures that address the need for environmental stewardship".
The main body of this Handbook consists of a series of check sheets which facilitate self auditing of metal
recycling facilities. Topics addressed range from administrative requirements, including corporate policy,
training, education, record-keeping, site and emergency planning, and approvals (certification, licensing)
to transportation, material storage and handling and the various methods of processing scrap metal.
Reference is made, throughout the Handbook, to the need to ensure compliance with environmental laws
and regulations. .
Appendix III, developed at the time the Handbook was released in 2001, cited nearly 2000 Acts,
regulations and guidelines at the federal and provincial levels, dealing with environmental protection,
human health and worker safety. In March, 2004, with support from the Government of Canada Action
Plan 2000 on Climate Change, the decision was taken to update and revise the Appendix to concentrate
on environmental legislation and introduce changes introduced since publication of the Handbook.
The result is a much shorter list of environmental legislation which provides the regulatory context for the
scrap metal recycling industry in Canada.
Structure Updating Appendix III led to significant changes in other Appendices. Appendix 1,
containing federal and provincial government contact information has been retained and updated.
Legislation dealing with occupational health and safety, labour practices and other non-environmental
issues in Appendix III, now Appendix II, have been removed. To assist the user of this Handbook,
Appendices II and IV, which provided overviews of key international agreements affecting recycling, the
main federal Acts and the role of municipal by-laws have been combined. The new Appendix II provides
a much more extensive description of the main Acts and regulations which the manager of a scrap metal
recycling facility will need to consult to ensure regulatory compliance. A list of legislation for each
province or territory follows.
Caveats In light of the dynamic nature of regulation, the following list should be regarded as indicative
only. Users of this Handbook are encouraged to consult the relevant websites of federal and provincial
environment ministries and the Queen’s Printer frequently for new policies and regulations, as well as
amendments to those included in this Appendix.
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OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS1
Over the last decade, various modifications to Canada's international obligations on transboundary
movements of hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials have emerged. The following
provides an overview of the main international agreements relating to wastes and recyclable materials to
which Canada in a Party.
BASEL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF
HAZARDOUS WASTES AND THEIR DISPOSAL, 1989
International concern about the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous wastes, heightened
during the late 70's and early 80's. The key area of concern was the issue of wastes being exported from
industrialized nations for cheap disposal in inadequately prepared sites in developing countries. This
concern led to a new urgency for developing and implementing international controls. It culminated in
the landmark global convention under the United Nations to control the transboundary movement of
hazardous wastes and their disposal, commonly called the Basel Convention. Canada participated in the
development of the convention and was one of the original signatories on March 22, 1989.
In 1992, Canada ratified the Basel Convention, which controls the transboundary movements of hazardous
wastes and hazardous recyclable materials, and promotes their environmentally sound management and
introduced new Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations (EIHWR). The main objectives of
the Basel Convention are to:
ensure the generation of hazardous waste is reduced to a minimum;
dispose of hazardous wastes in the country of their generation, to the extent possible;
establish enhanced controls on exports and imports of hazardous waste;
prohibit shipments of hazardous wastes to countries lacking the legal, administrative and
technical capacity to manage and dispose of them in an environmentally sound manner; and,
cooperate on the exchange of information, technology transfer, and harmonization of standards,
codes and guidelines.
In February 1998, Parties to the Convention adopted an amendment to add two new detailed wastes lists to
the Convention: the hazardous waste list (Annex VIII) and the non-hazardous waste list (Annex IX),
which entered into force on February 27, 1999.
OECD DECISION CONTROLLING TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF WASTES
DESTINED FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS, C(2001)/107/Final
In effect since March 1992, governing the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes destined for
recycling, the OECD Decision provides a framework to control transboundary movement of hazardous
recyclable materials among Member Countries in an environmentally sound and economically efficient
manner. It was introduced in response to adoption of the new waste Annexes under Basel and represents
1 Canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2004/20040320/html/regle1-e.html
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a risk-based approach to determining levels of controls for hazardous recyclables, while the Basel
Convention is based on hazardous characteristics.
Risk-based Control Recyclable materials that pose negligible risks for the environment and human health
during transboundary movement within the OECD area do not need to be controlled while in transit.
However, if these same recyclables are contaminated by others in a way that increases environmental risks
or prevents their recycling (in an environmentally sound manner), they are subject to the same controls for
recyclable materials listed as hazardous when crossing national borders.
In addition, under the Decision, all recyclable materials, including those that are not controlled, must be
recycled at an authorized facility.
CANADA-US AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS WASTES, 1999
In effect since 1986 and amended in 1992, the Canada-USA Agreement is intended to ensure that the
movement of hazardous waste and municipal solid waste destined for final disposal crossing the Canada-
U.S. border is consistent with domestic law and its provisions. It confirms basic principles recognized by
both countries in this area and includes a prior informed consent regime.
Note: Also of interest to recyclers is work initiated by the OECD and Basel on the definition of
“environmentally sound manner” and “environmentally sound management (ESM)”. In 1999, the OECD
started working toward the development of an international Environmentally Sound Management (ESM)
Guideline to improve and harmonize the environmental practices of hazardous waste management
facilities in OECD countries. Workshops were held in order to elaborate and develop the elements of an
ESM framework. This work was the basis to develop the criteria in the proposed Regulations, through
which the Minister can refuse to issue a permit if he or she is of the opinion that the hazardous waste or
hazardous recyclable material will not be managed in a manner that will protect the environment and
human health.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA)
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) has been in force since 1988. A revised version of
the Act came into force in 1999. A substantial portion of the 1988 Act dealt with the identification,
control and/or prevention of toxic substances in the environment, and the promotion of life-cycle
management of toxic substances. CEPA 1999 takes this approach a step further, acknowledging the need
to eradicate essentially all persistent and bioaccumulative substances from the environment. CEPA 1999
maintains additional legal objectives, which include reducing pollution caused by the dispersal of nutrients
in Canadian waters, and addressing the inconsistencies in environmental regulations applicable to federal
works or undertakings on federal lands. CEPA also fulfills Canada's international and national
commitments with respect to regulating air pollution, and ocean dumping.
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1999 CEPA Amendments Revisions to CEPA in March, 1999 introduced new authorities with respect to
hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials, including the authority to:
prohibit exports, imports or transits of wastes and recyclable materials where required by
Canada's international obligations;
develop criteria to assess the ESM of transboundary wastes and recyclable materials, and to
refuse permits for exports, imports or transits if these criteria are not met;
issue permits for the "equivalent level of environmental safety," allowing for variances from the
regulations under specific conditions; and
require the preparation and implementation of plans to reduce or phase out exports of wastes
destined for final disposal.
National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Under CEPA 99, companies are required to report annually
on pollution it releases to the environment. Reporting applies to facilities that meet certain requirements.
The Act establishes authority to impose environmental protection measures on businesses that are subject
to federal legislative control (such as interprovincial carriers) or that operate on federal lands. Restrictions
may also be imposed on operations that discharge contaminants into the air resulting in transboundary air
pollution.
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (TDGA)
Applies "to all handling, offering to transport, whether or not for hire or reward and whether or not the
goods originate from or are destined for any place or places in Canada". Passed in 1980, the TDGA
promotes public safety before, during, and after the transportation of dangerous goods including
hazardous wastes. The transboundary movement of wastes and recyclables forms is controlled
domestically by the Act. The TDGA is administered by Transport Canada with technical support from
Environment Canada, on matters related to hazardous waste. The key features of the Act include the
classification of dangerous goods, requirements for documentation, marking (placards) and packaging,
emergency response procedures, training, notification and inspections.
Prior to 2002, the Act also included tracking requirements for the transportation of hazardous wastes and
hazardous recyclable materials (e.g., manifests and prior notification). The administration of that portion
of the Act has now been delegated to Environment Canada, and the enabling legislation can be found
under CEPA. The Canadian Emergency Transportation Centre (CANUTEC) has been set up to deal with
transportation emergencies.
Note: The introduction in CEPA 1999 of a new authority to control the movement of hazardous wastes and hazardous
recyclable material led to the removal, in August 2002, of the manifest-tracking requirements from the TDGR. Simultaneously
with this repeal, amendments to the EIHWR with respect to the tracking of exports and imports of hazardous wastes and
hazardous recyclable materials through the use of a manifest system came into force.
Shipment of Goods Originating Outside Canada The Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations (TDGR),
permit most shipments of dangerous goods originating outside Canada to be prepared in accordance with other regulations.
TDG regulations must be consulted for conditions and limitations. Shipments of dangerous goods by air are regulated by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Marine shipments are covered by the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods (IMDG) Code. Road and rail shipments originating in the United States can be prepared in accordance with the Code Of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Hazardous Materials regulations. The 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations have similar
provisions for road and rail shipments originating in Canada that are destined to the United States. The 49 CFR must be
consulted for the conditions and limitations.
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EXPORT AND IMPORT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND RECYCLABLES Proposed.
Domestic responsibility for setting controls to manage hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable
materials resides at both the federal and provincial levels. The federal government regulates the
transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials (i.e. exports from and
imports into Canada as well as interprovincial/territorial movements).
Provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the licensing of hazardous wastes and hazardous
recyclable material generators, carriers and treatment facilities and regulating intraprovincial movements.
Both levels of government are concerned with ensuring that hazardous wastes and recyclable materials are
handled safely and in a manner that protects the environment and human health.
Canada's evolving international obligations, as well as the broader scope of the export, import and transit
provisions of CEPA 1999, led Environment Canada to develop the proposed Regulations for the Export
and Import of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials. In March 2004, Environment
Canada published new regulations under CEPA 99 to replace the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes
regulation.
In line with the revised OECD Decision, the definition of "hazardous recyclable material" in the proposed
Regulations excludes four streams of recyclable materials that are not controlled within the OECD. These
four streams of recyclable materials are controlled, however, if they are contaminated by other materials to
an extent that increases risks to the environment or prevents the recycling of the materials in an
environmentally sound manner.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (CEAA)
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act is designed to ensure that projects that are carried out,
funded, permitted or licensed by the federal government are properly scrutinized by authorities and
demonstrate a solid commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of a healthy economy and
environment. The Act is also intended to prevent any projects associated with the federal government
from having any adverse environmental effects outside the jurisdictions in which they are undertaken. The
Act is binding on all federal departments, agencies and crown corporations.
The Act is administered by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), an independent
agency that reports to the Minister directly. The success of the Act since its implementation five years ago
is current being reviewed.
Environmental Assessment Acts at the provincial level have not been listed in this Appendix. At the time
of researching the provincial legislation it appeared that scrap metal recycling projects didn’t meet the
criteria for assessment in most provinces. The assessment acts were consequently omitted. The reader
should, nonetheless, be informed of the existence of this important environmental legislation in many
provinces and territories. The provincial conditions may change subsequent to the operational review of
the Act at the federal level or through other developments in environmental law.
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CANADA WATER ACT
The Canada Water Act is divided into four parts. Part I, Comprehensive Water Resource Management,
authorizes the Minister of Environment to establish consultative arrangements and to finalize agreements
with the provinces respecting waters that are of significant national interest. Part II, Water Quality
Management, allows the Minister to conclude agreements with provincial jurisdictions in designating
certain areas as “water quality management areas” when the water quality therein has become a matter of
urgent national concern. Part III, nutrients, which contains provisions concerning allowable
concentrations of nutrients in water treatment processes, was incorporated into CEPA by proclamation in
1988. Guidelines originally issued under this part of the Act are now listed under CEPA. These include
the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and the Guidelines For Effluent and Waste Water
Treatment at Federal Establishments. Part IV deals with administration and enforcement of the Act.
Part II, Section 9, covers the unlicensed dumping of wastes into the water of a water quality management
area. It further forbids dumping wastes in any place, or under any conditions, such that the waste or the
derivatives of that waste might flow into the waters of the protected area.
FISHERIES ACT
This Act is designed to protect fish, shellfish, crustaceans and marine animals in Canadian fishing zones,
all Canadian territorial seas and all internal Canadian waters. The Fisheries Act contains more stringent
prohibitions against pollution of Canadian waters than does the Canada Water Act. Under the Water Act,
an operator can’t allow waste, either directly or indirectly, to enter specified regions of sensitive water.
Under the Fisheries Act it is an offence to carry on undertakings that result in the harmful alteration,
disruption or destruction of fish habitat, or to deposit or cause or permit the deposit of material or
substances that are detrimental to fish in water that is frequented by fish. The owner of the pollutant
and/or anyone who causes or contributes to the spill must report the spill and immediately take any action
necessary to respond to and clean up the spill. Regulations have been established allowing certain specific
deposits of deleterious substances for specific contaminants.
Determination of Jurisdiction It is important to determine which form of government has primary
responsibility in particular circumstances. In non-coastal provinces federal authority concerning aspects of
fisheries administration has been delegated to the province. Accordingly, a company discharging effluent
into a municipal drainage system that could affect fish would normally be the concern of the province or
municipal authorities. If there is inconsistency between different requirements, the general practical
approach to follow is to comply with the most stringent requirement.
NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT
The Nuclear Safety and Control Act is intended to limit the risks to national security, public health and the
environment inherent in generating nuclear energy and handling radioactive substances. The act also
ensures that Canada upholds its international agreements relating to the non-proliferation of nuclear
weapons.
There are two sections of potential interest for the scrap metal recycling industry. Section 26 prohibits
any unlicensed person transporting, possessing, storing, transferring, importing, exporting, disposing,
using or abandoning a nuclear substance. Section 45 states that any person who has reasonable grounds
for believing that an event threatening irradiation of people or of the environment beyond certain
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thresholds must immediately report the circumstances and location of the event to the Canadian Nuclear
Safety Commission or another appropriate local authority. Failure to do so constitutes a federal offence.
PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL LEGISLATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
All provinces and territories have established Environmental Acts which tend to have broad applicability
to industry. They usually contain requirements related to a wide range of activities, including:
release of substances which have an adverse effect on the environment;
establishment of waste management systems, including: collection, transportation, handling, storage,
treatment, use, diversion, recycling, reuse, recovery, reduction or disposal of waste;
air quality management;
assessment and remediation of contaminated sites;
handling of dangerous goods and waste dangerous goods;
registration and review of proposed undertakings (projects) (for their potential environmental
impacts); and,
the issuing of Certificates of Approval for certain types of facilities and/or activities.
Each Act is accompanied by a different array of specific regulations which give meaning to the broad
objectives and above requirements stated in the Act and provide the regulatory context with which the
operator of a scrap metal recycling facility must be familiar. Some of the more common types of
regulation at the provincial level address issues such as:
air quality
approvals/appeals
contaminated sites
effluent monitoring
emergency response
environmental assessment
export/import of hazardous
waste/recyclables
land use/land use planning
noise prevention/control
nuclear substances/radioactive devices
recycling
scrap metal recovery/recycling
soil conservation
spill prevention/cleanup
substance release
transportation
waste management *
* Batteries, beverage containers, gasoline and propane gas storage/handling, paint containers, PCBs, solvents,
storage tank handling/maintenance, used oil, used tires, wastewater, water quality
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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
The provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts apply to the movement of substances or
organisms that are deemed “dangerous” by the Governor in Council, wherein dangerous usually means
dangerous to life, health, property or the environment. The classification includes explosives, gases in
various volatile states, flammable and combustible liquids or solids, oxidizing substances, poisonous,
toxic and infectious substances, corrosives, and other miscellaneous dangerous products, substances or
organisms. In some provinces the classification explicitly includes radioactive substances, however, it is
safe to assume that in provinces where it does not, the reference is implicit in the miscellaneous part of the
schedule.
The Act prohibits anybody handling or disposing, or causing the handling or disposing of dangerous or
hazardous goods unless it is in compliance with the Act and its regulations. Compliance involves, among
other things, the holding of a valid permit, taking appropriate precautions in dealing with the dangerous
entity, the conscientious reporting to authorities and diligent recording of any accidents or spills, and
making remedial efforts to the extent possible in the case of emergencies.
Regulations under the Acts differ in content from province to province. Some formally state the adoption
by the province of the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Others extend the classification
criteria for dangerous or hazardous substances, or list fees associated with licensing or spill clean-up.
Others require the carrying of appropriate manifests and explain how to fill them out. In one case
(Manitoba) the acceptable concentrations of contaminants in automobile shredder residue is recorded. A
familiarity with the peculiarities of one’s provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act or equivalent
is recommended.
SPILL REPORTING These regulations require that a person who has possession, charge or control of a substance to immediately report a spill to the Province’s Emergency Program spill line. (Note that municipalities are generally notified as well). The regulation divides spilled substances by means of their classification under the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and provides a schedule setting out certain threshold limits for different classifications. Spills equal to or greater than such limits are to be reported.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste Management Acts authorize the provincial Environment Ministers to make guidelines and
regulations pertaining to every person, commercial, industrial or public organization that produces, stores,
transports, handles, treats, destroys, discharges, or disposes of wastes and special wastes. They generally
override municipal by-laws and permits that conflict with it and wastes discharged or disposed must have
a permit, approval, order, waste management plan or be in compliance with the regulations. The Acts deal
with licensing of disposal facilities as well the transportation of wastes.
The definition of waste varies from province to province and sometimes from regulation to regulation
within a province. In British Columbia, the Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.482) covers a host
of environmental topics in great detail that in other provinces are dealt with in the Environmental
Protection Act. The topics include stewardship programs for beverage containers and used oil,
contaminated sites remediation, storage of designated materials and spill reporting. Similarly, in Ontario,
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the General Waste Management Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347) establishes standards for waste
disposal sites and waste management systems, deals with transportation of wastes within and without the
province, manifests, refrigerants and leachate quality criteria.
WATER QUALITY
The provincial legislation dealing with water is of importance from a variety of standpoints. In the case of
Water Acts that stand alone, the focus is generally on the protection of water resources in terms of
diversion and of quantity. Agricultural uses tend to figure prominently, but industrial uses of water supply
are also addressed.
Some regulations under Water Acts relate to wells and well-digging. There are provisions in the
regulations for proper sanitary maintenance of wells. There are often prohibitions in the acts and
regulations, as there are at the federal level, against any depositing of contaminating materials or waste
discharges into any provincial waters. To do so without a valid license constitutes an offence.
Other water regulations can be found under the Environmental Protection Act or its equivalent. These
regulations are usually more specifically geared at preventing water quality impairment. They tend to
govern most aspects of water quality, including sewage, industrial wastewater treatment and effluents in
some detail. Both types of water legislation should be consulted however.
Note: In British Columbia, the Fish Protection Act is included in the list of the Appendix because it
contains a provision against pollution of fish-inhabited streams. The situation is analogous to the
inclusion of the Fisheries Act at the federal level.
AIR QUALITY
There are many regulations dealing with air quality. They deal with polluting emissions from all kinds of
industrial contaminant sources, from incinerators to secondary lead smelters, to the “construction,
alteration, demolition, drilling, blasting, crushing or screening of anything so that a contaminant is carried
beyond the limits of the property on which the construction, alteration, demolition, drilling, blasting,
crushing or screening is being carried out” (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 337).
The regulations often cite allowable concentrations for a variety of airborne contaminant chemicals. The
most common air pollutants cited are carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur
dioxide ground level ozone, suspended particulates. Controls on air emissions also include thresholds for
contaminants such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and lead. Sometimes they will offer
specific methods for testing the opacity of stack emissions or making other scientific determinations of air
quality. The opacity of emissions tests may be applied to stack emissions of diesel transport trucks also.
Permits for emissions and the authority of the minister to place limitations on contaminants for specific
operators, as is the case of contaminants in other media also figure in the regulations.
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances Acts and regulations prohibit the release of ozone-depleting substances used
in many solvents, refrigerants and sterilants into the atmosphere and aim to avoid harm or injury caused
by substances used to replace ozone-depleting substances. They are frequently found in white goods and
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fire extinguishers among other appliances and devices. The regulations establish conditions under which
devices containing ozone-depleting substances may be used, with the objective of gradual eliminating the
use of all such substances. It is an offence to release an ozone-depleting substance into the environment.
Ozone-depleting substance regulations are usually found under the Environmental Protection Act of a
given province, though in the case of Manitoba, there is an Act dedicated to these substances alone. Some
regulations may prohibit landfills or dumps from accepting waste that is labeled as having contained an
ozone-depleting substance.
CONTAMINATED SITES
The Contaminated Sites Acts and its regulations are intended to provide a system for the improved
environmental quality, or remediation, of sites that are contaminated. Contaminated, in reference to a site,
means degraded by the presence of a product, substance or organism that is foreign or exceeds the natural
constituents of the environment at the site and has the potential to harm the natural, physical, chemical or
biological quality of the environment or pose a threat to the health or safety of a person.
Where restoration is impracticable the aim is simply to mitigate the risks that the contaminated site poses
to human health or the environment. The Acts and regulations are consistent with the principles of
sustainable development and encourage stewardship. The “polluter pays” principle may apply.
CANADA-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS (CWS)
Under the Canada-Wide Environmental Standards Sub-Agreement, the federal, provincial and territorial
Environment Ministers (except for Quebec) have agreed to work together to develop appropriate Canada-
wide standards for environmental contaminants or issues of national concern. Provinces have been
involved through the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) in the development and
implementation of Canada-wide Standards for a selected group of pollutants including: particulate
matter, ozone, mercury (emissions from base metal smelters and incinerators), dioxins and furans
(incinerators, electric arc furnaces, iron sintering), petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, and benzene.
Information on the Canada-wide Standards is also available on the CCME web site at
www.ccme.ca/initiatives/standards.html.
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MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS
The sheer number of municipalities in which CARI members operate prohibits a detailed review of
requirements at that level. However, all owners and managers of scrap metal recycling facilities must be
cognizant of what municipal permits may be required to facilitate their operations and what type of
constraints municipal by-laws may place on their activities. Some of the controls placed on scrap metal
recycling facilities at the municipal level include:
Sewer Use These by-laws control industrial wastes and the monitoring of sanitary, storm and combined
sewer wastewater. They authorize the issuing of waste discharge permits as well as inspection and
monitoring of discharges. Smaller municipalities and rural areas may use provincial standards, which
generally concur with municipal by-law limits;
Noise Noise by-laws apply to noise levels generated by industrial plants and equipment. Maximum level
limits are set for site perimeter noise readings. Provincial Guidelines are used in those instances where
municipal by-laws do not exist; and,
Air Pollution Municipal controls on air emissions are not common. Where they do exist, they may
include require permits for the installation and operation of works that produce air pollution and establish
emission criteria for opacity and air contaminant concentrations for fine particulates, sulphur dioxide,
hydrogen chloride, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and trace metals. Air pollution control by-laws may
also require access for testing and include offenses and penalties for non-compliance.
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LISTS OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS AND REGULATIONS
CANADA WATER ACT (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-11)
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (S.C. 1992, c. 37)
Comprehensive Study List Regulations (SOR//94-638)
Exclusion List Regulations (SOR/94-639)
Inclusion List Regulations (SOR/94-637)
CEPA-CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (1999, c. 33)
Chlorobiphenyls Regulations (SOR/91-152)
Enforcement and Compliance Policy
Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum
Products (CCME-EPC-LST-71E)
Environmental Code of Practice for Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum
Products and Allied Petroleum Products (CCME-EPC-LST-61E)
Environmental Code of Practice on Halons (Code of Practice EPS 1/RA/3E)
Environmental Emergency Regulations (SOR/2003-307)
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (SOR/92-637)
Export Control List Notification Regulations (SOR/2000-108)
Export of Substances Under the Rotterdam Convention Regulations (SOR/2002-317)
Federal Above-ground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines (P.C. 1996-1233)
Federal Halocarbon Regulations (SOR-2003-289)
Federal Underground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines
Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations (SOR/2002-301)
List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (SOR/92-636)
List of Toxic Substances Authorities (SOR/94-162)
National Emission Guidelines for Stationary Combustion Turbines (CCME-EPC/AITG-49E)
Non-domestic Substances List (Canada Gazette, Part I, Supplement, January 31, 1998)
Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 1999 (Canada
Gazette Part I, February 13, 1999)
Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2000 (Canada
Gazette, Part I, Dec. 25, 1999)
Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (SOR/99-7)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2003 (SOR/2003-99)
PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (SOR/97-109)
On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, (SOR/2003-2)
Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on
Federal Lands Regulations (SOR/97-10)
Secondary Lead Smelter Release Regulations (SOR/91-155)
Solvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283)
Storage of PCB Material Regulations (SOR/92-507)
Vinyl Chloride Release Regulations, 1992 (SOR/92-631)
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Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Proposed,
March 20, 2004).
FISHERIES ACT (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES WATERS ACT (S.C. 1992, c. 39)
Northwest Territories Waters Regulations (SOR/93-303)
NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT (S.C. 1997, c. 9)
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/2000-202)
Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (SOR/2000-207)
Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations (SOR/2000-208)
NUNAVUT WATERS AND NUNAVUT SURFACE RIGHTS TRIBUNAL ACT ( 2002, C. 10)
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992 (S.C. 1992, c. 34)
TDG Clear Language Regulations, 2002
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PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
ALBERTA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
Activities Designation Regulation (Alta. Reg. 276/2003)
Administrative Penalty Regulation (Alta. Reg. 23/2003)
Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guidelines
Alberta Ambient Surface Water Quality Interim Guidelines
Alberta Stack Sampling Code
Approvals and Registrations Procedure Regulation (Alta. Reg. 113/1993)
Beverage Container Recycling Regulation (Alta. Reg. 101/1997)
Code of Practice for Foundries
Code of Practice for Landfills
Conservation Easement Registration Regulation (Alta. Reg. 215/1996)
Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Alta. Reg. 115/93)
Disclosure of Information Regulation (Alta. Reg. 116/93)
Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 118/93)
Guide to Content of Industrial Approval Applications
Guidelines for Industrial Landfills
Lubricating Oil Material Environmental Handling Charge By-law (Alta. Reg. 228/2002)
Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management By-law (Alta. Reg. 227/2002)
Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Alta. Reg. 82/97)
Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbons Regulation (Alta. Reg. 181/2000)
Potable Water Regulation (Alta. Reg. 277/2003)
Release Reporting Guidelines
Release Reporting Regulation (Alta. Reg. 117/93)
Substance Release Regulation (Alta. Reg. 124/93)
Surface Water Quality Guidelines for Use in Alberta
Tire Recycling and Management Regulation (Alta. Reg. 206/96)
Waste Control Regulations (Alta. Reg.192/96)
Wastewater and Storm Drainage (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 120/93)
Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation (Alta. Reg. 119/93)
Water Quality Based Effluent Limits Procedures Manual
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. D-4)
Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Alta. Reg.157/97)
SOIL CONSERVATION ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-15)
Soil Conservation Notice Regulation (Alta. Reg. 272/98)
WATER ACT (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 205/98)
Water (Offences and Penalties) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 193/98)
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 118)
Environmental Appeal Board Procedure Regulation (B.C. Reg. 1/82)
Environmental Data Quality Assurance Regulation (B.C. Reg. 301/90)
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (B.C. Reg. 330/81)
Air Monitoring Guidelines: Volume I Particulate Non-Continuous
Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen
British Columbia Water Quality Index
Guidelines For Industry Emergency Response Contingency Plans
Persistent Toxic Substance Definition
Source Testing Code For the Visual Measurement of the Opacity of Emissions from Stationary
Sources
Stationary Emission Testing Code
Summary of Environmental Standards and Guidelines for Fuel Handling, Transportation and Storage
FISH PROTECTION ACT [SBC 1997] CHAPTER 21
Sensitive Streams Designation and Licensing Regulation (B.C. Reg. 89/2000)
Streamside Protection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 10/2001)
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 458)
Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulation (B.C. Reg. 203/85)
WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
Beverage Container Stewardship Program Regulation (B.C. Reg. 406/97)
Contaminated Sites Regulation (B.C. Reg. 375/96)
Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (B.C. Reg. 387/99)
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation Compliance Guide
Pollution Control Objectives for Municipal Type Waste Discharges In British Columbia
Pollution Control Objectives for The Mining, Smelting, and Related Industries of British Columbia
Post-Consumer Residual Stewardship Program Regulation (B.C. Reg. 111/97)
Public Notification Regulation (B.C. Reg. 202/94).
Return of Used Lubricating Oil Regulation (B.C. Reg. 64/92)
Storage of Recyclable Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 133/92)
Special Waste Regulation (B.C. Reg. 63/88)
Spill Cost Recovery Regulation (B.C. Reg. 250/98)
Spill Reporting Regulation (B.C. Reg. 263/90)
Waste Management Permit Fees Regulation (B.C. Reg. 299/92).
WATER ACT (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483)
Water Regulation (B.C. Reg. 204/88)
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SASKATCHEWAN
CLEAN AIR ACT (S.S. 1986-87-88, c. C-12.1)
Clean Air Regulations (R.S.S., c. C-12.1, r.1)
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.S. 1984-85-86, c. D-1.2)
Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (R.R.S., C. D-1.2, r. 1)
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT (R.S.S. 1983-84, c. E-10.2)
Scrap Tire Management Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 9)
Used Oil Collection Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 8)
Environmental Spill Control Regulations (R.R.S., c. D-14, r. 1)
Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 3)
PCB Waste Storage Regulations (R.R.S., c. E-10.2, r. 6)
Water Regulations, 2002 (R.R.S., c. E-10.21, r. 1)
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, 1993 (R.S.S. 1993, Chapter O-8.1)
Ozone-depleting Substances Control Regulations (R.R.S., c. O-8.1, r. 1)
MANITOBA
CONTAMINATED SITES REMEDIATION ACT (S.M. 1996, c. 40 (C.C.S.M. c. C205)
Contaminated Sites Remediation Regulation (Man. Reg. 105/97)
DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.M. 1987, c. D12)
Environmental Accident Reporting Regulation (Man. Reg. 439/87)
Classification Criteria for Products, Substances and Organisms Regulation (Man. Reg. 282/87)
Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Fees Regulation (Man. Reg. 164/2001)
Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation (Man. Reg. 55/2003)
Generator Registration and Carrier Licensing Regulation (Man. Reg. 175/87)
Manifest Regulation (Man. Reg. 139/88)
PCB Storage Site Regulation (Man. Reg. 474/88)
Special Waste (Shredder Residue) Regulation (Man. Reg. 113/2003)
Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation (Man. Reg. 188/2001)
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ENVIRONMENT ACT (S.M. 1987-88, c. 26 (C.C.S.M. c. E125)
Classes of Development Regulation (Man. Reg. 164/88)
Environment Act Fees Regulation (Man. Reg. 168/96)
Licensing Procedures Regulation (Man. Reg. 163/88)
Manitoba Surface Water Quality Objectives
Objectives and Guidelines for Various Air Pollutants
Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation (Man. Reg. 83/2003)
Waste Disposal Grounds Regulation (Man. Reg. 150/91)
Water and Wastewater Facilities Regulation (Man. Reg. 77/2003)
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES ACT (C.C.S.M. 1990, c. O80)
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation (Man. Reg. 103/94)
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT (R.S.M. 1987, c. P210)
Atmospheric Pollution Regulation (Man. Reg. 320/88 R)
Collection and Disposal of Wastes Regulation (Man. Reg. 321/88 R)
Insanitary Conditions Regulations (Man. Reg. 325/88)
Protection of Water Sources Regulation (Man. Reg. 326/88)
Sanitary Areas Regulation (Man. Reg. 328/88)
Water Supplies Regulation (Man. Reg. 330/88 R)
Water Works, Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Regulation (Man. Reg. 331/88 R)
WASTE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION (WRAP) ACT (S.M. 1989-90, c. 60)
Multi-Material Stewardship (Interim Measures) Regulation (Man. Reg. 39/95)
Tire Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 33/95)
Used Oil, Oil Filters and Containers Stewardship Regulation (Man. Reg. 86/ 97)
ONTARIO
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1)
General Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 261)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
Air Contaminants from Ferrous Foundries (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 336)
Airborne Contaminant Discharge Monitoring And Reporting (O. Reg. 127/01)
Ambient Air Quality Criteria (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 337)
Annex to Publication LU-131 Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning (Oct. 1997)
Application of Approval of a Waste Management System – February 2000
Approval of Waste Management Systems for Dust Suppression Using a Waste Material (Guideline C-
9)
Approval Responsibilities for Waste Disposal (Guideline C-3)
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Atmospheric Emissions from Stationary Combustion Turbines (Guideline A-5)
Baghouse Data Sheet
Basic Comprehensive Certificates of Approval (Air) – User Guide, Fact Sheet, Application
Certificate of Approval Exemptions - Air (O. Reg. 524/98)
Classification and Exemption of Spills (O. Reg. 675/98)
Combustion Equipment Data Sheet
Compatibility between Industrial Facilities & Sensitive Land Uses (D-6)
Containers (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 340)
Cyclone Data Sheet
Deriving Receiving Water Based, Point-Source Effluent Requirements for Ontario Waters (Procedure
B1-5)
Determination of Contaminant Limits and Attenuation Zones (Procedure B7-1)
Determination of Thermal Processes Allowed under Regulation 555/92 Incineration Ban (Guideline
A-6)
Drinking Water Quality (Guideline B-5)
Economic Analyses of Control Documents on Private Sector Enterprises and Municipal Projects
(GUIDELINE F-14)
Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits -- Iron and Steel Manufacturing Sector (O. Reg. 214/95)
Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits -- Metal Casting Sector (O. Reg. 562/94)
Engineered Facilities at Landfills that Receive Municipal and/or Non-Hazardous Waste (Procedure
C13-1)
Engineered Facilities at Landfills That Receive Municipal and/or Non-hazardous Wastes (Guideline
C-13)
Environmental Assessment (EA) Glossary (Guideline E-5)
Environmental Assessment (EA) Planning and Approvals (Guideline E-3)
Environmental Security Account (Guideline G-3)
General -- Air Pollution (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 346)
General -- Waste Management (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347)
Guide to Waste Audits and Reduction Workplans for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sectors
Guide for Applying for Approval of Waste Disposal Sites – November 1999
Guidelines for Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources (Guideline B-6)
Guideline for the Installation and Operation of Continuous Emission Monitoring (Cem) Systems and
Their Use for Reporting
Guideline on Public Access to Reports from External Parties (Guideline H-3)
Guidelines for Submissions under Section 17 of the Environmental Protection Act
Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario (Guideline C-15)
Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing Facilities (Guideline
C-11)
Hazardous Waste Categorization and Review (Guideline C-16)
Incorporation of the Reasonable Use Concept into MOEE Groundwater Management Activities
(Guideline B-7)
Individual On-site Sewage Systems: Water Quality Impact Risk Assessment (Procedure D5-4)
Information to be Submitted for Approval of Stationary Sources of Sound (Publication NPC-233)
Interim Expansion of Municipal Landfills (Guideline E-4)
Interim Procedures for Environmental Assessment Planning and Approvals (Procedure E1-1)
Landfilling Sites (O. Reg. 232/98)
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Land Use Compatibility (Guideline D-1)
Land Use Compatibility: Definitions (Procedure D1-3)
Land Use Compatibility: Implementation (Procedure D1-1)
Land Use Compatibility: Specific Applications (Procedure D1-2)
Land Use on or near Landfills and Dumps (Guideline D-4)
Motor Vehicles (O. Reg. 361/98)
Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning (Publication LU-131)
Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, Procedures and Implementation
(October 1997)
Opacity Test Diesel Fuelled Heavy Vehicles
Operation of the API, AQI, and Air Quality Advisory (Guideline A-3)
Pollution Prevention Planning – Guidance Document and Workbook
Procedures for Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing
Facilities (Procedure C11-1)
Prohibition of Waste Oil for Use as a Dust Suppressant (Guideline C-14)
Recycling And Composting Of Municipal Waste (O. Reg. 101/94)
Refrigerants (O. Reg. 189/94)
Registration on Title of Certificates of Approval for Waste Disposal Sites (Guideline C-5)
Resolution of Groundwater Interference Problems (Guideline B-9)
Resolution of Groundwater Quality Interference Problems (Procedure B9-1)
Role of the Ministry in Spills and Emergencies (Guideline G-1)
Solvents (O. Reg. 717/94)
Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban) (Publication NPC-205)
Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 3 Areas (Rural) (Publication NPC-232)
Spills (O. Reg. 360/90)
Spill Cleanup Options (Procedure G1-1)
Spills Action Centre Operations (Guideline G-2)
Step by Step Guideline for Emission Calculation, Record Keeping and Reporting for Airborne
Contaminant Discharge (for O. Reg. 127/01)
Sterilants (O. Reg. 718/94)
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook
Training of Drivers of Liquid Industrial or Hazardous Waste Transportation Vehicles (Guideline C-12)
Transitional Provisions Relating to the Repeal of Part VIII of the Act (O. Reg. 156/98)
Use of the "Guidance Manual for Landfill Sites Receiving Municipal Waste" (Guideline C-8)
Waste Audit Summary (O. Reg. 102/94) – Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments
Waste Disposal Sites and Waste Management Systems Subject to Approval under the Environmental
Assessment Act (O. Reg. 206/97)
Waste Management - PCBs (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362)
Waste Reduction Workplan Summary (O. Reg. 102/94) – Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
Establishments
Water Management -- Guidelines and Procedures of the Ministry of Environment and Energy
(Guideline B-1)
Water Management - Policies, Guidelines, Provincial Water Quality Objectives of the Ministry of
Environment and Energy (Procedure B-1-2)
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ONTARIO WATER RESOURCES ACT (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
Drinking Water Protection (O. Reg. 459/00)
Transitional Provisions Relating to the Repeal of Part VIII of the Environmental Protection Act (O.
Reg. 155/98)
TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16
Propane Storage And Handling (O. Reg. 211/01)
WASTE DIVERSION ACT, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 6
Used Oil Material (O. Reg. 85/03)
Used Tires (O. Reg. 84/03)
QUEBEC
ACT RESPECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF CERTAIN WASTE
ELIMINATION SITES (R.S.Q., c. E-13.1)
ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ENLARGEMENT OF CERTAIN WASTE
ELIMINATION SITES (R.S.Q. I-14.1)
BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES (September
2001)
ENVIRONMENT QUALITY ACT (R.S.Q., c. Q-2)
Regulation respecting hazardous materials (O.C. 1310-97).
Regulation respecting ozone-depleting substances (O.C. 812-93)
Regulation respecting soil contamination and rehabilitation. (R.Q. c. Q-2, a.31
Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (R.R.Q. 1981, c. Q-2, r. 20)
Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints (O.C.
655-2000)
Regulation respecting used tire storage (O.C. 29-92)
POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF SOLIS AND REHABILITATION OF CONTAMINATED
SITES
HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (c. C-24.2, r. 4.2)
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NEW BRUNSWICK
CLEAN AIR ACT (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2)
Administrative Penalties Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 98-41)
Air Quality Regulation - Clean Air Act (N. B. Reg. 97-133)
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-132)
CLEAN ENVIRONMENT ACT (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)
Appeal Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 84-179)
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-83)
Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-97)
Tire Stewardship Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 96-82)
Used Oil Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 2002-19)
Water Quality Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 82-126)
CLEAN WATER ACT (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
Potable Water Regulation - Clean Water Act (N.B. Reg. 93-203)
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT (A.N.B. 1988, c. T-11.01)
General Regulation - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (N.B. Reg. 89-67)
NOVA SCOTIA
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 119)
Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 105/2002)
ENVIRONMENT ACT (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
Activities Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 47/95)
Air Quality Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/95)
Approvals Procedure Regulations (N.S. Reg. 48/95)
Dangerous Goods Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.23/02)
Emergency Spill Regulations (N.S. Reg. 59/95)
Environmental Assessment Regulations (N.S. Reg.44/2003)
On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (N.S. Reg.129/2001)
Ozone Layer Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 54/95) -
PCB Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.163/97)
Petroleum Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.44/2002)
Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations (N.S. Reg.24/2002).
Used Oil Regulations (N.S. Reg.179/96)
Water and Wastewater Facility Regulations (N.S. Reg. 140/2000)
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
AUTOMOBILE JUNK YARDS ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. A-25)
Dangerous Goods (Transportation) Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. D-3)
Dangerous Goods (Transportation) Act Regulations (E.C. 319/85)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)
Air Quality Regulations (E.C. 377/92)
Fees Regulations (E.C. 417/88)
Lead-acid Battery Regulations (E.C. 26/93)
Litter Control Regulations (E.C. 697/91)
Ozone Depleting Substances and Replacement Regulations (E.C. 619/94)
Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations (E.C. 187/90)
Used Oil Handling Regulations (E.C. 425/92)
Waste Resource Management Regulations
Water Quality Certification Regulations (E.C. 583/95)
Water Well Regulations (E.C. 188/90)
WATER AND SEWERAGE ACT (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. W-2)
NEWFOUNDLAND
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.N.L 1990, c. D-1)
Dangerous Goods Ticket Offences Regulations (C.N.R. 4/96)
Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (C.N.R. 5/96)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (SNL 2002, c. E-14.2)
Air Pollution Control Regulations (CNLR 56/03)
Environmental Assessment Regulations (CNLR 54/03)
Ozone Depleting Substance Regulations (CNLR 55/03)
Storage of PCB Wastes Regulations (CNLR 61/03)
Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations (CNLR 61/03)
Used Oil Control Regulations (82/02)
Waste Management Regulations (59/03)
Waste Material Disposal Areas (C.N.R. 998/96)
WATER RESOURCES ACT (SNL 2002, c. W-4.01)
Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations (CNLR 65/03)
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)
Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations (R-068-93)
Guide to the Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations – 6/02
Spill Report Form - 2002
Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations (R-064-2003)
Plain Language Guide to the Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations – 11/03
Asphalt Paving Industry Emission Regulations - 1990
Guideline for Agriculture Waste – 5/99
Guideline for Contaminated Site Remediation – 11/03
Guideline for Dust Suppression – 2/98
Guideline for Industrial Waste Discharges – 2/98
Guideline for Ozone Depleting Substances – 2/98
Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste – 2/98
Guideline for Waste Solvents – 9/98
Guideline for Waste Antifreeze – 9/98
Guideline for Waste Asbestos – 9/98
Guideline for Waste Batteries – 9/98
Guideline for Waste Lead and Lead Paint – 11/01
Guideline for Waste Paint – 9/98
Guideline for Waste Solvents – 9/98
Guideline for Ambient Air Quality – 12/02
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECOVERY ACT (December 2003) 2
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1990 (S.N.W.T. 1990, c. 36)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, R-049-2002
NUNAVUT
NUNAVUT ACT (S.C. 1993, c. 28)
Act by which Nunavut was brought into being April 1, 1999 (s.3) with provisions (s.29) and duplicating
the ordinances (and related laws) of the Northwest Territories. Sections 29 and 76.05 of the Act were
amended to allow the GNWT to pass certain kinds of legislation on Nunavut's behalf. These powers were
exercised in packages of "Division Legislation" which received Royal Assent December 9th, 1998 (6th
Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly) and March 29th, 1999 (7th Session of the 13th Legislative
Assembly).
2 Not in force as at 31 March 2004
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After April 1, 1999, only legislative amendments made by the Nunavut Legislative Assembly apply to
legislation inherited from the N.W.T. Amendments to NWT legislation after April 1, 1999 DO NOT
APPLY to Nunavut except where specifically indicated.” 3
The Nunavut Legislative Assembly has not yet amended any of the Northwest Territorial legislation that
is cited in this document, and no new environmental laws have been developed since 1999. Please refer to
the Northwest Territories section of this Appendix for environmental legislation relevant to scrap metal
recycling in Nunavut.
YUKON
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.Y.2002, c.50)
General (O.I.C. 1986/118)
Multiple Collection Regulations (O.I.C. 1995/49)
ENVIRONMENT ACT (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76)
Administrative Regulations (O.I.C. 1997/29)
Air Emissions Regulations (O.I.C. 1998/207)
Beverage Container Regulations (O.I.C. 1992/136)
Contaminated Sites Regulations (O.I.C. 2002/171)
Designated Materials (O.I.C. 2003/184)
Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (O.I.C. 2000/127)
Recycling Fund Regulation (O.I.C. 1992/135)
Solid Waste Regulations (O.I.C. 2000/11)
Special Waste Regulations (O.I.C. 1995/47)
Spills Regulations (O.I.C. 1996/93)
Storage Tank Regulations (O.I.C. 1996/194)
WATERS ACT (S.Y. 2003, c. 19)
Water Regulation (O.I.C. 2003/58)
3 http://www.nunavutcourtofjustice.ca/library/statutes.htm.