Waste Recycling and Disposal

Procedures: Waste Recycling and Disposal

Ensure pellets, flakes and powder are properly disposed of to avoid contaminating the environment.

• Store waste pellets, flakes and powder in properly labeled containers.
  • Do not permit loose pellets, flakes and powder to accumulate on the ground or floors.
  • Install a minimum of one pellet-specific waste container in each pellet-, flake and powder-handling area.
  • Routinely check that there is adequate waste storage capacity.
• Use separate containers for recyclable and non-recyclable pellets, flakes and powder.
• Use only covered containers or vehicles without leaks.
• Inspect and confirm proper handling and storage procedures if an outside vendor is used for waste removal.
  • Stress the need for “no loss to the environment” procedures.
• Preferred disposal methods are:
  • Recycle or resell waste pellets, flakes and powder.
  • Approved incineration of waste pellets, flakes and powder in properly licensed and operated incinerators.
  • Deposit in a controlled landfill only after confining pellets, flakes and powder in such a manner that prevents their loss due to rain, wind, flooding, etc.
  • Consider using waste pellets, flakes and powder in a fuel-blending program.
• Include pellet, flake and powder retention capabilities and practices in criteria for selecting waste disposal companies.