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SYNCIPS IS OF
HATFIELD TOWNSHIP HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
JUNE 4. 1988 SPONSORED BY
WASTE CONVERSION INC.
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION I.
SECTION 1 1 .
SECTION 1 1 1 .
SECTION IV.
SECTION V.
SECTION VI.
SECTION VII.
SECTION VIII.
SECTION IX.
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THE PROPOSAL A N D WORK PLAN...... ...... 3
MARKETING THE EVENT.......... ......... 7
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
AGENCIES.............................. 11
DEVELOPING THE EDUCATIONAL FORUM
AND HANDOUTS............,,,.............. 12
JUNE 4, 1988 - THE EVENT.............. 15
WASTES RECEIVED AND DISPOSAL... ....... 1 8
PRUJECT COSTS............... .......... 20
RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE.............. 21
CONCLUSION.................. .......... 24
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INTRODUCTlON
On June 4. 1988 Waste Conversion inc. sponsored a Housenoid
Hazardous Waste Day for Hatfield Township residents.
Pennsylvania has only experimented with these events on a very
limited basis in the past few years, and currently has pending
legislation to regulate hazardous waste generated by homeowners.
Federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
A c t (1976) and ammendments as set forth in 1984 specifically
exempt households from the regulations of hazardous waste
disposal.
No one will dispute the need to protect our environment and
certainly industry generates far more hazardous waste than all
homeowners combined. Two questions need to be answered before
"working" legislation is written.
1. Do we need to regulate hazardous waste generated by
households?
2. Are we capable of proper administration and enforcement
of a mandatory program?
Waste Conversion Inc. sponsored this event for three specific
reasons:
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1. To provide a community service to the residents of
Hatfieid Township, Pennsylvania, and to educate them on
safe handling and disposal of household toxics,
2. To collect data for use by legislatures in preparing
re gu 1 at i ons,
3. To provide ideas for other communities to initiate this
service and to provide guidelines to ensure a smooth
project flow.
The following text outlines the project with respect to
administration, agency notifications. wastes received,
questionnaire results, etc. Waste Conversion Inc. is a
treatment, storage and disposal company that provided all the
services as outlined. Whether another community finds it
necessary to perform all these services is up to their discretion
and or course, budgeting constraints.
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SECTION 1 . THE PROPOSAL AND WORK PLAN
The initial notification letter for the Hatfield Township
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to proper regulatory
agencies and Planning b e g a n in November of 1987.
In March of 1988 Waste Conversion Inc. ( W . C . 1 . ) submitted the
primary proposal for the June 4, 1988 collection day to the
Environmental Protection Agency ( E . P . A . ) , Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Resources (D.E.R.), and Hatfield Township Board
of Commissioners and Borough Manager.
The following information was contained in the proposal:
A. A short review of the "household toxics problem" and
Waste Converison, Inc. services and history. A
selected projects summary was provided along with a
partial client base list. This information was
supplied to secure W.C.I.'s ability to perform the
service. Household hazardous wastes fall into a
general industry category called "Lab Packs"
(containers less than five gallons) and Waste
Conversion Inc. demonstrated ability in this speciality
area.
3 8. The project flow and protocol to be followed was broken
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down i n the following chain of events.
WASTE RECEIPT- Parkins and removal of household waste from
resident cars and outlining preliminary screening techniques to
ensure exempted wastes are not accepted, i.e., raaioactives,
expiosives, infectious waste, and gas cylinders.
WASTE/SEGREGATION AREA - Description of work area for Lab Pack
Chemists. A l s o contains logbook entries, classification of RCRA
and non-HCRA segregation. Unknown material handling/segregation.
WASTE PACKAGING - Methodology to package wastes f o r transport and
disposal.
LABELING - Consists of container labelling in accordance with
E.P.A., D.E.R. and D.O.T. requirements along with shipping
document requirements.
STAGING - Staging of packaged containers by compatibility group.
This section also dealt with use of polyethylene within the
working and staging areas.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS - Review of t h e public relations area and
handouts provided including a questionnaire, handouts on
household hazardous waste, and Waste Conversion personnel to
answer questions from the participants.
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C. An organizational chart was provided showing the
employee job titles on-site and chain of command for
the event. A description of each job title was
supplied.
D. A list of all the alternate disposal facilities that
Waste Conversion would use in the event along with that
facility's method ( e x . recycling, fuel blending,
landfilling, incineration, chemical treatment,
biological treatment, etc. J .
E. For materials that potentially would be received
without labelling or identification, a "Chemical
Unknown Analysis" sheet was provided describing
methodology used to identify that waste.
I F* A "Health and Safety Plan" was provided describing
safety equipment, decontamination zones, air
monitoring, evacuation procedures, site control, work
zones, and training requirements.
G. A "Spill Prevention and Contingency Plan" was provided
describing equipment on-site to perform the job and
techniques used to abate any spills.
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Several meetings were held throughout April and May with the
P . A . D.E.R., Hatf ield Township Eorough Manager and Commissioners.
Hatfield Township Police and Fire Departments, to review the
proposal and discuss any outstanding concerns or problems. The
following outlines these additional items:
A. Traffic: Waste Conversion Inc. would supply a traffic
coordinator to assist the on-site police officer(s). The
concern of turning away non-residents was decided to be a
wait and see on the turnout. Waste Conversion would have
control on admittance of all residents at their discretion.
B. Wastes Not Accepted: Waste Conversion Inc. would not
accept radioactive, explosive, infectious, dioxin, or gas
cy1 inder wastes. F . A . D . E . R . was concerned that residents
bringing any of the above may decide to improperly discard
their wastes if not accepted. It was decided to have an
emergency zone (contingency zone) cordonned off with signs
posted out of the working and parking zones to deal with
this situation if it would arise.
The final work plan was completed in May and all concerns were
addressed.
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SECTION 1 1 . MARKETING THE EVENT
Waste Conversion Inc. c h o s e to market this event in two ways.
Although some homeowners are already aware of the need for proper
disposal, W.G. I . wanted to generate additional interest.
Secondly, notification of all Hatfield Township residents (the
target group) needed to be done to afford a l l homeowners the
opportunity to use this service.
The following list outlines the methods used:
A. NEWS RELEASES - Four separate news releases were
distributed to nine local papers in April and May. Two
of the releases dealt with the problem of household
toxics and the events of June 4, 1988. The final two
releases featured quotes from the P.A.D.E.R. and North
Penn Chamber of Commerce along with the scheduled event
of June 4, 1988.
B. RADIO - A W . C . I . representative was a guest on a local
station describing the problem of household toxics and
the upcoming events.
C. NEWSPAPER AD - One ad placed in the largest local paper
three days before the event.
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D. FLIERS - A flier (see Exhibit A at the end of this
section) was drawn u p a n d used in the following manner:
i. Copies were laid out for distribution at 1 8
locations tsupermarkets, banks, convenience '
stores, gas stations, Township building, etc. )
ii. One week prior to the scheduled event, fliers were
sent via a mass mailer service to Hatfield
Township residents' homes. Mass mailing services
utilize zip codes and a problem arose since
Hatfield Township is comprised of five zip codes
that overlap other communinties. W.C. I . explored
the possibility of placing the fliers directly
into residents' mailboxes but were informed this
is not allowed by the U.S. Postal Service.
Finally, it was decided to use three of the five
zip codes which would "hit" approximately 85% of
the target group. Utilization of all five zip
codes would have distributed the flier to over
15,000 non-target homeowners.
E. COMMUNITY LEADER LETTERS - Letters were sent to local
groups asking their aid in public awareness of this
event. Groups utilized were the Lions Club, Jaycees,
Chamber of Commerce, Boy and Girl Scouts, etc.
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EXHIBIT A
HATFIELD TOWNSHIP HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION DAY SPONSORED BY HATFIELD TOWNSHIP AND WASTE CONVERSION INC.
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Spring Cleaning! Bring DISCARDED HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTES for one day only - June 4th 1988 9 AM to 3 PM - to Waste Conversion, Inc.
for 2869 Sandstone Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 822-8996
HATFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY!
“We would like to see every household in Hatfield contribute to this community clean-up effort.”
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“Help stop environmental pollution. . . starting right at home and in your own back yard.”
COLLECTION POINT FOR FREE DISPOSAL
Limit 10 gallons or 100 Ibs. per household
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Line Lexington Industrial Park
I Sandstone Drive
I WASTE CONVERSION INC.
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2869 Sandstone Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 21 5-822-8996
WILL NOT ACCEPT: radioactives, explosives, dioxins, gas cylinders, infectious or biological wastes.
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EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL HOUSEHOLD WASTES FOR DISPOSAL on JUNE 4, 1988:
Old Prescriptions Old Detergents Old Cleaners Old Car Batteries Old Paints Nail Polish Remover Stain Removers Cleansers Used Oil Flashlight Batteries Old Perfumes Dyes Drain Openers Bug Sprays EPOXY
Furniture Polishes Weed Killers Paint Thinners Glues
“Trained waste specialists will be handling the collection and proper disposal of all material collected from our community. ” industry professionals.”
“Your questions about the proper handling and disposal of household hazardous materials will be gladly answered by
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3 SECTION 1 1 1 . NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY
RESPONSE AGENCIES
To ensure any contingency situation could be dealt with, the
following agencies were notified of the project, invited to a
meeting the latter part of May, and afforded answers to any
concerns or questions they m i g h t have.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
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H.
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J.
K.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
The Environmental Protection Agency
Hatfield Township Police Department
Hatfield Township Volunteer Fire Company
Hatfield Township Board of Commissioners
Hatfield Township Borough Manager
Montgomery County Office of Emergency Preparedness
Pennsylvania State Police
Volunteer Medical Services Corp.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Montgomery County Sheriffs Office
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SECTION IV. DEVELOPING THE EDUCATIONAL
FORUM AND HANDOUTS
In addition to providing disposal, W.C. I . wanted to provide
handouts on the subject of household hazardous waste along with
discussion of the problem and solutions. A table was prepared for
the residents to visit and pick up handouts (listed below) and
ask questions. Two signs were made: one - "Household Toxic Waste
Chart" showing proper disposal techniques and one "Recycle Used
Oil" showing two oil recovery tanks located in Hatfield sponsored
by W . C . I . , an ongoing program f o r four years. Three employees
(waste experts) manned this area to ensure all questions were
properly answered.
HANDOUTS JUNE 4, 1988
1. "Household Hazardous Waste" Massachusettes Dept. of Environmental Management 100 Cambridge Street Boston. MA 02202 (617) 727-3260
2. Homeowner Series "A Guide to Household Hazardous Waste"
3. "Disposal: Do It Right Managing Househo Id Wastes"
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation 412 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 234-5550
The Household Products Disposal Council 1625 Eye Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006 ( 2 0 2 ) 659-5535
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4. "Hazardous Products In the Home"
5. "Home Safety"
6. "Household Hazardous Waste - What You Should and Shouldn't DO"
7. "Household Hazardous Waste"
8. "Know Your Chemicals - Alternatives and Precautions"
9. "info Letter - Hazardous Household Products"
10. "Householder's Recycl ing Guide"
11. "Household Hazardous Waste Wheel"
Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 (203) 566-3489
Business & Legal Reports 64 Wall Street Madison, CT 06443-1513 1-800-553-4569
Water Pollution Control Federation 601 Wythe Street Alexandria, V A 22314-1994 (703) 684-2438
Pennsylvania Environ- mental Counci 1 , Inc. Suite 506 Lewis Tower Building 225 S. 15th Street Philadelphia PA 19102 (215) 735-0966
Massachusettes Dept. of Environmental Management 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 (617) 727-3260
Environmental and Occu- pational Health Infor- mation Program UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854-5635 (201) 463-4500
Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Resources 1875 New Hope Street Norristown, PA 19401 (215) 270-1920
Environmental Hazards Management Institute - P.O. Box 283 137 High Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-3950
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12. Waste Conversion, Inc. Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill-610 (Included a display copy of Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 528 1
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-3 SECTION V. JUNE 4, 1988 - THE EVENT
On June 4, 1988 the six hour project opened at 9:OO A.M. and
closed at 3:OO P.M. There was no preregistration therefore,
anticipated participation numbers were based on percentages
supplied by other communities that held household hazardous waste
days. Percentages ranged from 0.25% to 4.0%. Hatfield Township
has approximately 7,500 households which yeilded a projected
turnout of 20 to 300 participants, based on previous pecentages
and W.C. 1:s marketing effort.
Signs were placed at two road junctions directing cars to the
event off main access ways to ensure the site was easily found.
All participants were required to show their driver's license to
a police officer stationed at the entrance to verify residency in
Hatfield Township.
NOTE : 26 Non-residents arrived at the event. Their admittance was based on the amount of participants currently on site. Non-residents came from many communities ranging from Philadelphia to Schwenksville.
Cars were directed into designated parking areas by the traffic
coordinator. A project supervisor greeted the driver, answered
questions, and visually screened the waste materials. A lab pack
chemist removed the materials from the vehicle and carted them to
3 the identification/logging/segregation/packaging area.
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Residents were permitted to observe the lab pack chemists work
from outside the cordonned area (caution tape).
The work area was covered by a tent, lined with plastic, and
surrounded by caution tape to secure the area. Eight lab pack
chemists screened, logged, and packaged the waste materials using
D . O . T . /E.P.A./P.A. D.E.R. rules and regulations.
NOTE : All packaged materials were labelled and placed in the staging area until the event was completed. Once all the material was packaged, manifests were generated and all containers were moved into the facility for acceptance and storage.
Residents moved to the public relations table where they were
encouraged to complete a questionnaire (See Section V I I I ) and
pick up handouts and ask questions.
W . C . I . personnel reviewed the current status of household toxics
and pending legislation to regulate these materials. Senate Bill
528 was displayed to enhance Senate Bill 610 and the direction
Pennsylvania is taking on mandatory recycling and ultimately
household toxics which will impact how they handle their home
disposal. W.C.I. has sponsored an oil recycling project within
Hatfield f o r over four years and all participants were "reminded"
of these tanks that are available for used oil disposal 24 hours
a day.
The average time each resident was at the event was seven minutes
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with five minutes being spent in the information area.
The flow of participants was evenly spanned throughout the six
hour period and parking/waiting was never a problem. A staging
area was authorized prior to the June 4, 1988 in the event an
overload situation was encountered.
The total number of households that participated in the six hour
project w a s 149.
Mobilization including signs, tent, tables, containers, working
area placement, encompassed three hours between the evening of
June 3 and the morning of June 4.
Demobilization including final packing, and area
breakdown/decontamination encompassed three hours the evening of
June 4.
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SECTION VI I WASTES RECElVED AND DISPOSAL
In three days tollowing the event the material was unpacked and
treated or repackaged based upon w.C.1.’~ analysis of the best
available disposal methodology. The primary emphasis was plated
on recycling and reuse of the wastes received.
Hundreds of different household wastes were brought to the Waste
Day and the following outlines the final totals of generic
categories and pertinent highlights.
A . Total Waste Received: 9,696 pounds (4.85 tons)
1. RCRA Hazardous Waste: 4,588 pounds
2. R.C.R.A. Non-hazardous Waste: 5,108 pounds
B. Total Containers Resulting from Wastes Received: 52 drums
NOTE : Does not include four (4) empty drums and seven
(7) tires received
C. Generic Categories of Waste Received:
1.
2.
3.
Fuels (diesel, paint thinners, nail polishes, etc.):
1,721 pounds
Oi Is (crankcase, motor, mineral, I inseed, etc. ) :
2,527 pounds
Paints (oil base): 1,877 pounds
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,(water base): 964 pounds
4. Glues: 95 pounds
5. Aerosols (paint): 35 pounds (other): 163 pounds
6. Batteries (car): 1,189 pounds (other): 460 pounds
7. Drugs (pi1 Is, etc. ) : 4 pounds
8. Herbicides/Pesticides (2,4-D, DDT, Chlordane,
Malathion, Sevin, etc. ) : 175 pounds
9. Other (wax, sealants, cleaners, bleach, antifreeze,
etc, ) : 486 pounds
D. Disposal Methods Utilized After Unpackaging & Consolidation:
.9 1. Recycling (includes waste used as an alternate fuel and
oil recycling to grade 4 recycled): 4,351 pounds
2. Chemical/Physical/Biological Treatment
("detoxification" of wastes): 3,411 pounds
3. Incineration (hazardous waste incinerators): 710 pounds
4. Landfilling (innocuous wastes): 1,224 pounds
NOTES :
1. Unknowns: Three (3) containers were received unidentified. Subsequent analysis yielded a pesticide, a detergent, and a non-hazardous liquid.
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2. After the oils were consolidated (bulked) into 55 gallon containers, two containers were found to have PCB contamination. Instead of the preferred method of recycling, these two drums were incinerated. It is suspected that two of the received small containers were PCB contaminated : however, this is a best guess and can only be guarded against in the future by testing each container received. Testing the final bulked drum for PCB's is the preferred method.
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S E C T I O N V I 1 PROJECT COSTS
The costs associated with this project are difficult to assess
due to the many "advantages" that W . C . I . incurred having a
treatment, storage, and disposal facility at the site of the
event. Many incidental items associated with the project were
completed with facility personnel and equipment creating a
problem in proportioning true project cost. Therefore, the
following are estimated and any Household Hazardous Waste Day
costs will vary dependant on the services provided and the chosen
method of disposal.
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B.
C.
D.
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F.
G.
H.
Marketing (fliers, distribution, etc. -+$2,700. 00
Signs (charts, banner, etc.) + $ 350.00
Containers (drums, packaging material,
labels, etc. 1 -$1,430.00
Rentals (tent, tables, etc.) '$ 225.00
Handouts (purchased 3 of the 12) --$ 575.00
Photocopying (handouts, letters, etc.) '$ 150.00
Manhours (mobi 1 ization, the event, demobi-
1 ization) %$2,950.00
Disposal (includes associated transportation
and manhours) '$7,400.0
+ TOTAL $15,780.00
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SECTION VI11 RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE
Participants in the event were asked to answer a questionnaire
w i t h ten questions . The questions and results were as follows:
QUESTIONNAIRE - JUNE 4, 1988
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THIS INFORMATION WILL HOPEFULLY PROVIDE A BETTER PERSPECTIVE ON CURRENT HOMEOWNERS ATTITUDES AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOUSEHOLD TOXICS TO AFFORD PROPER LEGISLATION.
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3.
4.
HOW D I D YOU LEARN OF THIS EVENT? (CHECK ONE OR MORE): 5 WORK 76 FLIER SENT TO MY HOME
28 NEWSPAPER AD 2s NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 6 RAD IO 0 MAGAZINE ARTICLE 0 TELEVISION 2 CALLED WASTE CONVERSION
13 FLIER PLACED I N LOCAL STORE, POST OFFICE, ETC.
BEFORE LEARNING OF THIS EVENT, DID YOU CONSIDER ANY OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC?
101 YES 15 NO
WHICH GOVERNMENT BODY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WRITING LEGISLATION TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL? (CHECK ONE OR MORE):
63 FEDERAL 63 STATE 31 COUNTY 38 LOCAL
WHICH GOVERNMENT BODY SHOULD ADMINISTRATE THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE BEST TECHNOLOGY IS USED AND COSTS ARE CONTROLLED PROPERLY? (CHECK ONE OR MORE):
52 FEDERAL 60 STATE 29 COUNTY 34 LOCAL
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5. RECYCLING OF CONSUMER "NON-TOXIC" TRASH ITEMS (PAPER, GLASS, ETC.) AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CAN BE HANDLED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS DO Y O U BELIEVE SHOULD BE USED? (CHECK ONE OR MORE):
9 LANDFILLING 40 INCINERATION (SELECTIVE) 1 0 INCINERATION (MASS BURN) 99 RECYCLING/REUSE 35 CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL/BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
6. A. WOULD YOU BE OFPOSED TO SEGREGATING YOUR HOUSEHOLD TRASH IN SEPARATE CURBSIDE BINS TO ALLOW RECYCLING AND REUSE?
14 YES 100 NO
B. WOULD YOU BE OPPOSED TO RETAINING YOUR HOUSEHOLD TOXICS FOR DELIVERY ON SCHEDULED MONTHLY OR SEMI-ANNUAL COLLECTION DAYS?
13 YES 103 NO
7. WOULD YOU SUPPORT AN ONGOING PROGRAM FOR COLLECTION AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD TOXICS?
110 YES 2 NO
8. WILL YOU MAKE AN EFFORT IN THE FUTURE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE YOU DISPOSE OF IN YOUR TRASH?
110 YES 1 NO
9. WILL YOU MAKE AN EFFORT IN THE FUTURE TO PURCHASE LESS TOXIC PRODUCTS OR SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO CURRENT PRODUCTS?
106 YES 6 NO
10. A . DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING THE PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED ON CONSUMER HOUSEHOLD TOXICS?
22 YES 91 NO
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B. WOULD YOU SUPPORT STANDARD LABELLING LEGISLATION FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS?
1 1 2 YES 2 NO
THANK YOU F O R TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
WASTE CONVERSION INC.
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SECTION 1X CONCLUSION
Waste Conversion Inc. was extremely satisfied with the project
outcome and will continue to offer this community service to
Hatfield Township on an annual basis until legislation is enacted
or a better method is found.
For communities wanting to initiate a program the following are
some items for consideration when writing a proposal for public
bid:
A . Determine the method of disposal. There are many
options that fall within the regulations, and each
option vaxies in the disposal cost. One all inclusive
disposal method is not necessarily the best
environmentally sound method.
E. Preregistration of participants not only gives the
community a "handle" on traffic, budgeting, etc.. . but would also give the bidder more information on
projected generated quantities which will in turn allow
for "sharper" pricing.
C. Clearly state what container size the bidders a r e
pricing. Container sizes range from 1 gallon to 55
gallon.
D. List the hazard classes that will be generated and have
each bid separately. The disposal cost of an oxidizer
may be different than a combustible liquid.
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E. Allow the bidder to list exceptions, i.e., waste types
that they cannot accept. Permitting constraints, many
times limit what a contractor can take along with
current industry state for disposal outlets. By
placing this in the bid there should be no "surprises"
the day of the event.
Waste Conversion, Inc. believes there is a need for legislation
to "regulate" households and suggests legislation that will allow
for coilection of large volumes of waste to afford the homeowners
the most cost effective method. It is a complex issue and needs
to be approached cautiously to ensure it does not become
burdensome which will in fact deter participation. Enforcement
of household disposal will be difficult: therefore, working
programs and education are needed.
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