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

may then be transported off-site for disposal. The polyethylene drums used for calomel transport
will be triple rinsed during calomel feed preparation; the cleaned drums can then be returned to
the waste generator for reuse.
22.2 Waste Acceptance – 40 CFR 270.14(b)(3) & 264.13
22.2.1 Waste Acceptance Process
The detailed waste acceptance process is presented in the WAP, Appendix 2-A. Containers are
expected to be filled, closed, and labeled by the waste generator before being shipped to the
proposed TSF. Containers will be accepted at the proposed TSF only when the waste is:
compatible with the container, has been authorized in accordance with the proposed TSF’s
operating permit, and the container has a visible label identifying the contents.
In general, waste acceptance at the proposed TSF will be in accordance with the following:
Calomel, spent activated carbon, mercury-bearing waste, and elemental mercury will
arrive at the proposed TSF in containers, with accompanying manifests.
The containers will be visually evaluated and unloaded.
The containers will be staged in the receiving and inspection area.
Containers will be randomly selected and fingerprinted in accordance with the WAP
(see Appendix 2-A).
If a discrepancy is discovered, the containers will be flagged and placed in a
designated staging area until the discrepancy is resolved.
If the waste is consistent with the profile and manifest, the waste will be received at
the proposed TSF and directed to the appropriate storage area.
22.3 Management of Containers – 40 CFR 264.35 & 264.173
When not in use (e.g., being actively processed, inspected, transferred, etc.) containers will
normally be stored on steel racks. An aisle space between racks of three feet or greater will be
maintained. This aisle width will be sufficient to allow for the unobstructed movement of
personnel, forklifts, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of the
plant spaces in an emergency. Sufficient access exists for inspection, emergency response, and
fire protection equipment.
22.3.1 Closed Containers
In storage, the normal condition for containers at the proposed TSF is closed. Containers that
contain hazardous waste will be opened only to remove or add waste, or during treatment.
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