Precious Metals Recovery LLC RCRA Permit Application Dry Hills ...

6. Generated waste materials will be characterized, recorded, and entered into inventory.
7. Outbound materials will be tracked and then moved to the “shipped materials” portion of
the proposed TSF’s records.
Waste streams generated on-site will require approval from the proposed TSF’s Manager for
movement throughout the proposed TSF. Sampling and analyses, inspections of batches,
resolving discrepancies, and determining treatment parameters are all tasks facility
personnel will perform. Procedures may vary based on differences in physical form,
packaging, ability to sample and/or analyze the different waste matrices, and management
options for the various waste types that will be handled at the proposed TSF. These
procedures for internal tracking purposes may be modified without amendment to or
alteration of this application.
The proposed TSF will clearly document the waste characterization procedure applicable to
each accepted waste stream, as well as the generated waste streams. If more than one
characterization procedure applies to a given waste stream, one will be selected from among
the applicable characterization procedures and documented accordingly.
The proposed TSF will perform the fingerprint analyses in the laboratory area (see Table
2.8-1). Laboratory fume hoods will be installed in the fingerprinting areas. When open
waste samples and/or open chemical containers are present under a fume hood, management
practices will require the exhaust fan to be running, and the hood to be positioned for
maximize effectiveness.
Table 2.8-1: Fingerprint Analyses
Parameter Rationale for Selection
Determine the general characteristics of the waste stream
Physical Description
Ensure correct grouping of wastes for sampling
Detect discrepancies in waste types
Determine waste characterization procedure
pH Determine acid-base characterization to ensure proper storage
XRF Determine mercury
Water Reactivity
Indicate the potential to react with water
Determine if heat, flammable gases or other products will be generated
Reactive Sulfides Screen
Indicate whether the waste produces hydrogen sulfide upon
acidification
Reactive Cyanides Screen
Indicate whether the waste produces hydrogen cyanide upon
acidification
Oxidizer Screen Determine if the waste is an oxidizer
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