• Ensure that Members of the Workforce complete the training identified in the ESH100.2.ENV.20 prior to performing the indicated work or activity or fulfilling the indicated role.
• Ensure that Members of the Workforce can competently manage their waste streams.

Note: See Sandia corporate procedure HR100.2.1, Identify and Complete Sandia Required Training for all Members of the Workforce.

• Complete the required training annually.

• During the planning stages of your experiment before work has begun, determine how you will manage the waste. There must be an approved path for the disposal of every waste type anticipated.
• Determine if the waste meets the definition of a biohazardous waste. For assistance with this, consult the appropriate Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for handling this waste.
• Direct any questions regarding combined biohazardous waste handling, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, recovery, recycling, transfer, and disposal activities (including concerns as to whether this section applies to a specific activity) to the Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative.
• Notify the Biosafety Officer and the Waste Management Program Lead before generating combined waste that contains both a (1) biohazardous waste and (2) a hazardous or radioactive waste.
• Make every effort to avoid generating a combined waste that contains both a biohazardous waste and a hazardous or radioactive waste.
• Before generating combined waste that contains both a biohazardous waste and radioactive waste, obtain a “permission to generate” authorization from the Permission to Generate Mixed Waste contact.

• Properly characterize and segregate solid biohazardous waste from other biohazardous waste.
• Contain solid biohazardous waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved clear biohazard bag to collect it.
• Place the clear biohazard bag in a secondary container that is rigid, leak-proof and has a tight-fitting lid.
• Clearly label the secondary container with the words “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” on the lid and on the sides.
• Ensure that these labels are visible from any lateral direction.
• Prior to autoclaving, during all future storage, handling, or transport, tie the bag to prevent spillage, leakage, or otherwise expelling its contents..

• Properly characterize and segregate liquid biohazardous waste from other biohazardous waste.
• Contain liquid biohazardous waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved container with lid to collect it.
• Clearly label the container with the words “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” on the lid and on the sides.
• Ensure that these labels are visible from any lateral direction.

• Properly characterize and segregate combined biohazardous waste from other biohazardous waste.
• Contain combined biohazardous waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved container to collect it.
• Clearly label the container with the words “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” and label the container for the hazardous characteristic.
• Ensure that these labels are visible from any lateral direction.

• Properly characterize and segregate biohazardous sharps waste from other biohazardous waste.
• Contain biohazardous sharps waste at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved sharps container which is rigid, leak-proof, and puncture-resistant.
• Clearly label the container “Sharps Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word "Biohazard."
• Ensure that these labels are visible from any lateral direction.

• Do not store biohazardous waste for extended periods of time.
• Treat or send biohazardous waste offsite for proper disposal within the designated time frame.
• Do not store biohazardous waste and biohazardous sharps containers for more than 7 calendar days at a temperature above 32°F or 0°C. This 7-day period begins when any waste has been placed in the container or upon filling a sharps container). For sharps containers, the seven-day period begins when the sharps container is deemed full.
• If the biohazardous waste is stored at or below 32°F or 0°C, check the temperature of the freezer weekly to ensure the equipment is functioning properly. Note: Biohazardous waste may be stored for a maximum of 90 days at or below 32°F or 0ºC. The 90-day period begins when any waste has been placed in the container

• Secure the area used to store biohazardous waste to deny access to unauthorized persons, animals, insects, wind, and rain.
• Post warning signs on entry doors. Signs must be readily legible during daylight from a distance of at least 25 feet. The signs, in both English and Spanish, must state the following:

CAUTION- BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA- UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT

CUIDADO—ZONA DE RESIDUOS—BIOLOGICOS PELIGROSOS—PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTORIZADAS

• Treat solid biohazardous waste as soon as the containers become full or at least once every 7 days, whichever occurs first.
• Once the container of solid biohazardous waste is full or the allowable storage time has expired, take the waste to Building 968, Room 114 for treatment by autoclave.
• Use heat-sensitive tape on each container that is treated to indicate that attainment of adequate sterilization conditions.
• Ensure the solid waste remains in the container when autoclaved and discarded, and that the bag clearly indicates that the contents have been treated.
• Dispose of the treated solid biohazardous waste in the regular trash.

• Treat the liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste as soon as the container becomes full or at least once every 7 days, whichever occurs first. 
• Once the container is full or the allowable storage time has expired, chemically disinfect or autoclave the liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste. 
• Before autoclaving liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste, obtain approval to do so from the Waste Management Program Lead.
• Obtain approval from the Waste Management Program before disposing of liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste containing disinfecting solutions other than hypochlorite bleach down the sink. Note: Because only hypochlorite bleach has been pre-approved for disposal down the drain, all other liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste containing other chemical disinfectants exhibits any additional hazardous properties, will be picked up and disposed of as hazardous waste, unless otherwise approved for drain disposal by the Waste Management Program. The default mode of disposal when using chemical disinfectants other than bleach is as hazardous waste.
• Dispose of the chemically-approved treated liquid or semi-liquid biohazardous waste down the sink.

• Do not under any circumstances autoclave combined biohazardous waste without prior approval from the Waste Management Program Lead.
• Once the biohazardous waste component of the combined waste is eliminated, manage the combined waste as hazardous or radioactive waste.
• Generate a disposal request (DR) for any combined waste that contains both a biohazardous waste and a radiological waste at the time of initial generation.
• Generate a Waste Description and Disposal Request (WDDR) for any combined waste that contains both a biohazardous waste and a hazardous waste at the time of initial generation.
• Ensure that a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag or Caution Radioactive Material Information Tag, generated by the WDDR or DR process, is affixed to the respective waste container at the time of initial generation.

• Do not under any circumstances dispose of biohazardous sharps waste as regular trash even after steam sterilization or chemical disinfection.
• Once the container of biohazardous sharps waste has been autoclaved, remove or deface the biohazard labeling (make it unrecognizable) and place the word “Autoclaved” on the container either by initial application of autoclave tape or by labeling the container by hand afterward.
• Place the autoclaved biohazardous sharps (remaining in the sharps container) container in the designated sharps waste accumulation container located at or near the autoclave.
• Label the sharps waste accumulation container containing the autoclaved biohazardous sharps with a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag generated from the WDDR process as soon as the first container is placed in it.
• Once the accumulation container is full or is approaching the on-site storage accumulation time limit (1 year), dispose of the treated sharps waste as hazardous waste through the WDDR process.

• Collect non-biohazardous (chemically hazardous) sharps waste in approved, leak-proof, puncture-resistant sharps containers. No special color or biohazard labeling is necessary.
• Ensure that a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag generated from the WDDR process is affixed to the container as soon as the first item is placed in it.
• Once the container is full or it has reached the accumulation time limit (1 year), dispose of the non-biohazardous sharps waste as hazardous waste through using the WDDR process.

• During the planning stages of your experiment before work has begun, determine how you will manage the waste. There must be an approved path for the disposal of every waste type anticipated.
• Determine if the waste meets the definition of medical waste. For assistance with this, consult the appropriate Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for handling this waste.
• Direct any questions regarding combined medical waste handling, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, recovery, recycling, transfer, and disposal activities (including concerns as to whether this section applies to a specific activity) to the Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative.
• Notify the Biosafety Officer and the Waste Management Program Lead before generating combined waste that contains both a medical waste and a hazardous waste or radioactive waste. Note: Currently, Waste Management does not have a disposal path for combined medical waste and is continuing to look for viable disposal options.
• Before generating combined waste that contains both a biohazardous waste and radioactive waste, obtain a “permission to generate” authorization from the Permission to Generate Mixed Waste contact.
• Use a radiological waste disposal request (DR) for any medical waste that has a radiological waste component at the time of initial generation.
• Use a Waste Description and Disposal Request (WDDR) for medical waste that has a hazardous waste component at the time of initial generation.
• Ensure that a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag or Caution Radioactive Material Information Tag, generated by the WDDR or DR, respectively, is affixed to the respective waste container at the time of initial generation.

• Properly characterize and segregate solid medical waste from other medical waste.
• Contain solid medical waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved red biohazard bag to collect it.
• Place the red biohazard bag in a secondary container that is rigid, leak-proof and has a tight-fitting lid.
• Clearly label the secondary container with the words “Medical Waste” and “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” on the lid and on the sides.
• Ensure that these markings are clearly visible from any lateral direction.
• Prior to autoclaving, during all future storage, handling, or transport, tie the bags to prevent spillage, leakage, or otherwise expelling its contents.

• Properly characterize and segregate liquid medical waste from other medical waste.
• Contain liquid medical waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved container with a lid to collect it.
• Place the liquid medical waste in a container with a leak-proof lid.
• Clearly label the secondary container with the words “Medical Waste” and “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” on the lid and on the sides.
• Ensure that these markings are clearly visible from any lateral direction.
• Prior to autoclaving or chemically disinfecting, during all future storage, handling, or transport, close the containers to prevent spillage, leakage, or otherwise expelling of its contents.

• Properly characterize and segregate combined medical waste from other medical waste.
• Contain combined medical waste separately at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved container with a lid to collect it.
• Clearly label the secondary container with the words “Medical Waste” and “Biohazardous Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word “Biohazard” on the lid and on the sides.
• Ensure that these markings are clearly visible from any lateral direction.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements regarding waste that contains both a federally- and state-regulated component and a medical component.
• Make every effort to avoid generating waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components or both medical and radioactive components.
• If there is no practical way to avoid producing a combined medical waste, segregate it from other medical waste.
• Collect combined medical waste in a separate container, and at the time of initial accumulation, label it a hazardous waste with the appropriate SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag from the Waste Description and Disposal Request (WDDR).

• Properly characterize and segregate medical sharps waste from other medical waste.
• Due to the inherent hazard, pay particular attention to medical sharps waste.
• Contain medical sharps waste at the point of generation and use an appropriate and approved sharps container which is rigid, leak-proof, and puncture-resistant.
• Manage medical sharps waste as hazardous waste through the Waste Management Program Lead.
• Clearly label the container with the words “Medical Sharps Waste” or with the international biohazard symbol and the word "Biohazard."
• Ensure that these markings are clearly visible from any lateral direction.

• Do not store medical waste for extended periods of time. Medical waste must be treated and sent offsite for proper disposal within a designated time frame. See Medical Waste: Treatment and Disposal in this procedure, ESH100.2.ENV.20.
• Do not store medical waste and medical sharps waste containers for more than 7 calendar days at a temperature above 32°F (0°C). This 7-day period begins when any waste has been placed in the container or upon filling a sharps container. For medical sharps waste containers, the 7-day period begins when the sharps container is deemed full.
• If medical waste is stored at or below 32°F (0°C), check the temperature of the freezers weekly to ensure that they are functioning properly. Medical waste may be stored for a maximum of 90 days at or below 32°F (0°C). The 90-day period begins when any waste has been placed in the container.

• Secure the area where medical waste is stored to prevent access to unauthorized persons, animals, insects, wind, and rain.
• Post warning signs on entry doors. Signs must be readily legible during daylight from a distance of at least 25 feet. The signs, in both English and Spanish, should state the following:

CAUTION- BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA- UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT

CUIDADO—ZONA DE RESIDUOS—BIOLOGICOS PELIGROSOS—PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTORIZADAS

• Autoclave medical waste in a timely fashion as soon as the containers become full or at least once every 7 days for waste in normal room temperature.
• Once the waste container is full or the allowable storage time has expired, take it to the autoclave in Building 968, Room 114 for treatment.
• Dispose of the waste in the municipal trash.
• Ensure the waste remains in the red bag when autoclaved and discarded.

• Obtain approval to dispose of disinfecting solutions other than bleach down the drain of any laboratory sink. Only hypochlorite bleach has been pre-approved for disposal down the drain for discharge into the public sewer system. Note: Such disinfectants must be approved on a case-by-case basis. Each must be verified by the Waste Management Program Lead as a certified, approved method.
• Unless permission has been given to dispose of such material down the drain, treat disinfectants other than bleach as hazardous waste and dispose of the waste using SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag (WDDR).
• Autoclave or chemically disinfect the liquid and semi-liquid medical waste before disposing of it down the drain.

• Do not under any circumstances autoclave combined biohazardous waste without prior approval. 
• Once the medical component of the waste is eliminated, manage the still federally- or state-regulated solid waste as hazardous waste.

• Once the container of medical sharps waste has been autoclaved, deface the biohazard labeling (make it unrecognizable) and place the word “Autoclaved” on the container (either by initial application of autoclave tape or marking the container by hand afterward).
• Place the autoclaved medical sharps container in the designated accumulation container for sharps near the autoclave. Label the accumulation container containing the autoclaved sharps containers with a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag generated by the WDDR process and affix it to the accumulation container as soon as the first item is placed in it. 
• Once the container is full or has reached the accumulation time limit of 1 year, dispose of it as hazardous waste.
• Do not under any circumstances dispose of medical sharps waste as a municipal waste (regular trash) even after steam sterilization or chemical disinfection.

• Collect non-medical sharps waste in approved, leak-proof, puncture-resistant sharps containers. However, no special color or biohazard labeling is necessary.
• Ensure that a SNL/CA Hazardous Waste ID Tag generated by the WDDR process accompanies the container as soon as the first item is placed in it. 
• Once the container is full or has reached the accumulation time limit of 1 year, dispose of it as hazardous waste.

• Do not attempt any cleanup or decontamination procedures alone or without wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection if respiratory pathogens may be present.
• Unless the spill is minor and well defined, do not clean up the material without the approval of the Waste Management Program Lead.
• Notify ES&H (Hotline 294-3724) immediately of any spills with the potential for serious health and safety implications. ES&H or the Central Alarm Station will make the necessary notifications and initiate the necessary actions to mitigate or remediate the situation.
• Determine the nature and the extent of the spill—what has been spilled (i.e., the chemical or biological agent), its concentration, quantity, and location.
• Evacuate the area immediately if necessary to prevent exposure of additional persons to a particularly toxic or virulent agent.
• If warranted by the nature of the exposure, provide immediate treatment to those exposed.
• Secure and post the spill area to prevent additional exposures and spread of the spill.
• Put on appropriate PPE:
  • Always: glasses, gloves, lab coat or apron, shoe coverings.
  • As appropriate depending on the nature of the spill: face shield or goggles, respirator, boots.
• Contain the spill, e.g., by diking or ringing with absorbent material.
• Decontaminate the spilled material if warranted (i.e., it is often prudent to decontaminate the spilled material before it is picked up). Disinfect using 10% bleach solution or another approved disinfectant for a thirty-minute contact time and clean.
• Pick up the spilled material:
  • Solids:
    • Pick up by mechanical means, such as pan and brush, forceps.
    • Manage as biohazardous, medical or hazardous waste as appropriate.
  • Liquids:
    • Absorb the spill with absorbent material as appropriate, e.g., paper towels, vermiculite.
    • Manage as biohazardous, medical or hazardous waste as appropriate.
  • Broken glass and other sharps:
    • Pick up by mechanical means, e.g., forceps, pan and brush, but never by hand.
    • Manage as sharps waste.
• Decontaminate the area using an appropriate disinfectant.
• Clean the area (if necessary) and absorb and collect waste materials.
• Manage the collected material and cleanup materials as biohazardous, medical or hazardous waste as appropriate.
• Decontaminate reusable items, such as dust pans, brushes and forceps.
• Remove PPE.
• Manage disposable items as biohazardous, medical or hazardous wasteas appropriate.
• Decontaminate reusable items, such as heavy rubber gloves, boots, aprons, and gowns, before cleaning or laundering.
• Wash all exposed skin thoroughly.
• Perform medical treatment and follow up as appropriate for the particular type of material.

Immediately notify all of the following of the spill:

• Central Alarm Station at telephone 294-2300
• ES&H Hotline 294-3724
• Biosafety Officer.

• Remove the exposed or contaminated person from the contaminated area, unless it is unsafe to do so due to the medical condition of the victim or potential hazard to the rescuer.
• If the incident occurs during normal working hours, notify the ES&H Hotline (telephone 294-3724) and the SNL Medical Center. If the incident occurs after hours, contact the Central Alarm Station (telephone 294-2300).
• Administer first aid as appropriate.
• Remove any contaminated clothing.
• Proceed to the nearest emergency eyewash/shower to flush contamination from the eyes and skin.
• Stand by to provide emergency information.

• Do not attempt any cleanup or decontamination procedures alone or without wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection if respiratory pathogens may be present.
• Unless the spill is minor and well defined, do not clean up the material without the approval of Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H Hotline, 294-3724).
• Avoid spreading contamination by limiting access to the contaminated equipment or area only to individuals who are properly protected and trained to respond to all types of hazards that exist (e.g., biological, radioactive, and chemical).
• Report details and request assistance by contacting the ES&H Hotline at 294-3724 if the incident is during normal working hours. If after hours, immediately contact the Central Alarm Station at 294-2300.
• Place absorbent material on the spill and decontaminate with an approved disinfectant for a minimum of a 30-minute contact time if the spill involves a liquid.
• If sharps are involved, do not use your hands to pick up any sharp items, even if gloves are worn. To pick items up, use a mechanical means, such as tongs, forceps, or a dustpan and broom.
• Decontaminate the equipment and area under ES&H direction using appropriate methods.
• Stand by to provide emergency information and assistance to emergency response personnel.

• Stop the release, if it is safe to do so.
• Follow the procedures described above for equipment and facility contamination.
• Immediately notify ES&H by calling the hotline at 294-3724.

There are two autoclaves in Building 968, Room 114. If one of them fails, handle biohazardous waste and medical waste by one of the following methods:

• Store the biohazardous or medical waste at temperatures greater than 32 °F (0°C) for up to 7 days prior to treatment. The biohazardous waste may also be stored frozen for up to 90 days.
• Complete the sterilization using the smaller backup autoclave in the building.
• If the autoclave is not repaired in sufficient time, make arrangements for the biohazardous and medical waste to be picked up by an appropriate waste hauler before the 90-day limit.

• Suspend all research that generates biohazardous or medical waste until adequate treatment becomes available. Note: SNL/California autoclaves use electrical power to generate steam. Building 968 has auxiliary generators to provide backup power to autoclaves.
• Coordinate with the Waste Management Program Lead to address waste handling and disposal options.
• Disinfect the biohazardous and medical waste using a 10-percent bleach solution or another approved disinfectant for a 30-minute contact time.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the situation; at a minimum wear chemical eye protection and latex gloves. Consult the Industrial Hygiene Group for guidance on proper PPE. Protective clothing, shoes, and a face shield may be required for large quantities of biohazardous materials.

• Decontaminate reusable secondary containers (e.g., garbage cans, bins) each time they are emptied unless they are protected from contamination by disposable liners, bags, or other devices removed with the waste.
• Maintain these secondary containers in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Decontaminate such containers by agitation to remove visible soil combined with one of the following procedures:
  • Exposure to hot water of at least 82° C (180° F) for a minimum of 15 seconds.
  • Exposure to a chemical sanitizer by rinsing with or immersing in one of the following for a minimum of 3 minutes:
    • Hypochlorite solution—500 parts per million (ppm) available chlorine
    • Phenolic solution—500 ppm of active agent
    • Iodoform solution—100 ppm available iodine.
    • Quaternary ammonium solution—400 ppm active.

• Do not disturb any asbestos-containing materials associated with building systems waste.
• Manage asbestos abatement work generating more than 55 gallons of asbestos- containing material in a 90-day accumulation area.
• Manage asbestos abatement work generating less than 55 gallons of asbestos-containing material in a satellite accumulation area.
• Do not store more than 55 gallons of accumulated asbestos-containing material waste at the generator’s location for more than 90 days on Sandia-controlled premises within the state of California. Notes: 
  • Most asbestos waste is associated with building materials and is used for its thermal insulating and binding properties. Asbestos waste is typically generated during construction, demolition, or renovation activities and is managed by the asbestos abatement team at SNL/CA.
  • For further guidance and requirements in managing specific types of accumulation areas, refer to ESH100.2.ENV.15, Manage Hazardous Waste at SNL/CA.
• Consult the asbestos abatement team for proper disposal instructions when equipment with non-facilities related asbestos-containing material is declared waste.
• Dispose of personal non-facilities asbestos-containing material wastes—such as gloves, hot pads, and other small asbestos-containing material waste items or equipment—by using the WDDR process.
• Manage asbestos abatement work generating more than 55 gallons of asbestos-containing material in a 90-day accumulation area.
• Manage asbestos abatement work generating less than 55 gallons of asbestos-containing material in a satellite accumulation area.
• Do not store more than 55 gallons of accumulated asbestos-containing material waste at the generator’s location for more than 90 days on Sandia-controlled premises within the state of California.

Note: For further guidance and requirements in managing specific types of accumulation areas, refer to ESH100.2.ENV.15, Manage Hazardous Waste at SNL/CA.

• Do not discard beryllium-containing waste, beryllium-contaminated equipment, and other items that are contaminated with or contain beryllium in dumpsters or regular trash.
• Use sealed impermeable bags, containers, or enclosures to prevent the release of beryllium dust during handling and transportation.
• When using plastic bags, double-bag the waste, equipment, or item.
• Label the bags, containers, and enclosures used for disposal of beryllium with the following:

DANGER 
CONTAMINATED WITH BERYLLIUM 
DO NOT REMOVE DUST BY BLOWING OR SHAKING 
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

• Follow the requirements for beryllium-contaminated waste contained in ESH100.2.ENV.15, Manage Hazardous Waste at SNL/CA.
• Contact the appropriate Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative for specifics regarding hazardous waste management.
• Submit all beryllium-containing waste for disposal using the electronic WDDR form.

Note:  Beryllium is regulated both federally and by the state government. California calls for its regulation as a hazardous waste. (See ESH.100.2.IH.24, Manage and Control Beryllium Exposures.) This material will not be picked up for disposal unless it is properly contained and marked.

• Place commercial solid waste in trash cans, waste receptacles, or dumpsters that are used for solid waste collection. Whenever possible, keep the containers closed, except when adding waste.
• Keep trash cans, waste receptacles, and dumpsters reasonably clean to prevent the harboring of insects and rodents.
• Do not mix commercial solid waste with any other type of waste.
• Do not burn or incinerate commercial solid waste.
• Do not place any of the following types of waste in trash cans, waste receptacles, or dumpsters:
  • Hazardous waste. (See ESH100.2.ENV.15, Manage Hazardous Waste at SNL/CA.)
  • Radioactive waste. (See ESH100.2.ENV.16, Manage Radioactive Waste at SNL/CA.)
  • Mixed waste. (See ESH100.2.ENV.17, Manage Mixed Waste at SNL/CA.)
  • Radioactive material (that is, radioactive items not considered waste, according to the legal use of these words).
  • Wood or metal (e.g., pallets, conduit, rebar).
  • Sludge.
  • Waste containing free liquids.
  • Bulk liquids or containers containing liquids.
  • Ammunition.

Ensure the following:

• The Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative is consulted if construction and demolition debris needs to be managed or disposed of by a non-facilities organization.
• Construction and demolition debris is not mixed with any other types of solid waste.
• Construction and demolition debris is not disposed of in dumpsters.

• Determine if the solid waste you generate is identified as or meets the definition of industrial solid waste. Consult a Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative for assistance in making this determination. Note: Industrial solid waste is generated by a manufacturing or industrial process and does not meet the definition of a hazardous waste in the state of California. For more information, see ESH100.2.ENV.15, Manage Hazardous Waste at SNL/CA.
• Before storing or disposing of industrial solid waste, determine and document its physical and chemical characteristics. For assistance, contact the Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative.
• Dispose of industrial solid waste only in dumpsters that are approved by the Waste Management Program Lead. Note: Disposal of such waste down the drain and into dumpsters is not permitted.
• Mark the dumpsters as “Special Waste Only” and include the following information:
  • Date the container was filled.
  • Container contents.
  • Potential health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with the waste.

Ensure the following:

• Industrial solid waste is stored only at an approved special waste storage area.
• Consult a Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative for assistance in establishing an approved industrial waste storage area, e.g., LECS tanks.
• Industrial solid waste storage does not exceed 90 days from the date the waste was generated.
• Containers of industrial solid waste are clearly marked as “Special Waste Only” and include the following information:
  • Date the container was filled.
  • Container contents
  • Potential health, safety and environmental hazards associated with the waste.

• Consult the appropriate Division 8000 Environmental Program Representative for requirements before beginning any activities that have the potential to generate the following special wastes:
  • Sludge.
  • Treated waste that was formerly characterized as hazardous waste.
  • A spill of a chemical substance or commercial product that is not being managed as a hazardous or radioactive waste.
  • Dry chemicals that when wetted can become characteristically hazardous and are not being managed as a hazardous or radioactive waste.
  • Petroleum-contaminated soils.
• Do not store these special wastes for more than 90 days on Sandia-controlled premises within the state of California.