Industrial Processes to Reduce Generation of Hazardous Waste at DoD facilities. Phase Report. Appendix A

Introduction: In recent years, unauthorized disposal of the hazardous wastes has threatened the human health and created many environmental problems in human societies. Given the direct and indirect hazards of these wastes, it is essential to collect information with regard to their appropriate management in Iran. The purpose of this study was to determine the quantity and quality of the hazardous waste and its management in industries of Damghan City in Iran. Methods: Initially, the list of industries in Damghan City was prepared. Later, the necessary coordination was made with the relevant organizations and active units were identified. After the field tours, information on the quality, quantity, and management of the hazardous wastes was collected by a questionnaire. Results: The results showed that the total hazardous waste products in the investigated industries were 4795 kg per month; 36.36% of the industries produced toxic substances, 9.09% created corrosive substances, 36.36% flammable materials, and 18.18% resulted in reactive substances. None of the studied industrial units had a control system after disposal of the industrial hazardous waste. Furthermore, only 36.36% of the industries had specialized staff to collect and dispose the hazardous waste. Conclusion: To prevent environmental pollution and preserve the human health, a proper management system should be established for organizing the industrial wastes. Furthermore, identifying and gathering information about the industrial processes, raw materials, and waste products can be very useful in managing hazardous industrial wastes.

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Hazardous-Waste Minimization in the Naval Shipyards

Journal of Ship Production ◽

10.5957/jsp.1990.6.1.8 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 6 (01) ◽

pp. 8-13

Author(s):

David A. Duvall

Keyword(s):

Hazardous Waste ◽

Hazardous Materials ◽

Waste Minimization ◽

Industrial Processes ◽

Purchase Price ◽

Future Prospects ◽

Aggressive Approach ◽

Critical Problems ◽

Criminal Charges ◽

Real Costs

Regulations and other costly constraints affecting the handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials are becoming increasingly restrictive and costly. Hazardous waste has become one of the most critical problems facing our nation today. Fines and criminal charges against companies and individuals for noncompliance are increasing. Disposal sites are decreasing. Real costs can amount to 10 to 15 times the original purchase price for hazardous materials. Future prospects are that the problem will certainly grow worse. The naval shipyards have taken an aggressive approach to waste minimization. Using industrial-engineering techniques, the shipyards are implementing source reductions to reduce the quantities of hazardous generation as a by-product of their industrial processes. This paper discusses the problems associated with hazardous waste and describes a program to minimize the generation of this waste.

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