Wiper Policy Checklist

Has facility examined and documented pollution prevention options? Y N

1. Physical Methods. Y N
2. Alternative non-hazardous chemicals. Y N
3. Alternative non-F-listed Chemicals. Y N

If No, then facility may not use the Alternative Management Option.

Alternative Wiper Standards (all items must be met for full Hazardous Waste (HW) Rules apply)

4. Wipers non-saturated ("One drop" test). Y N
5. Intentional air drying. Y N
6. Liquids in containers. Y N
7. Saturated wipes managed as HW at all times. Y N
8. Extraction of solvents in compliance with OSHA/Fire Code Y N
9. Extraction drainage immediately collected. Y N
10. Any drainage to be reused within 90 days or managed as HW. Y N
11. D001 wipers managed under this alternative or as HW. Y N
12. Wipers not hazardous for any other reason (i.e. toxic metals) Y N
13. No HW added to wipers for disposal. Y N
14. Wipers used for spill cleanup managed as HW. Y N

Non-Saturated wipers stored:

15. In a container or clear plastic bag. Y N
16. Container or bag is closed and eliminates evaporation. Y N
17. Container is leak proof. Y N
18. In a manner that minimizes occupational exposure. Y N
19. In a manner that minimizes spontaneous heating. Y N
20. Container or plastic bag allows for visual inspection for liquids. Y N
21. Containers or bags labeled with contents. Y N
22. Containers or bags labeled with full date, if full. Y N
23. On site laundering conducted within 90 days, of full date. Y N
24. Off-site laundering, wipers shipped within 90 days, of full date. Y N
25. Handled to meet all health and safety requirements. Y N
26. Training or written guidance provided for handling wipers. Y N
27. Solvent Wiper reporting information maintained. Y N
28. Wipers shipped in same container or bag as accumulated. Y N

On-Site Laundering/Incineration Facilities:

29. Facility discharges under MEPDES permit that includes wipers. Y N
30. Facility processes wipers mechanically prior to laundering. Y N
31. All drainage is managed as a hazardous waste. Y N
32. All sludges are tested and managed accordingly. Y N

Off-Site Laundering:

33. Facility is an industrial laundry. Y N
34. Facility discharges to POTW w/approved pretreatment program. Y N
35. Authorized by POTW or DEP to commence discharging. Y N
36. Facility processes wipers mechanically prior to laundering. Y N
37. All drainage is managed as a hazardous waste. Y N
38. All sludges are tested and managed accordingly. Y N

Please see the full Solvent Contaminated Wipers Management document for additional information.