Appliance Recycler Environmental Compliance Flashcards
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What is the maximum storage time allowed for a large-quantity generator of hazardous waste at an appliance recycling facility without a storage permit?
Answer: 90 days
Large-quantity generators under RCRA may store hazardous waste on-site for a maximum of 90 days without needing a storage permit.
Which refrigerant blends are classified as HFCs and therefore NOT regulated under Section 608 for ozone depletion purposes?
Answer: R-134a and R-410A
R-134a and R-410A are HFCs that do not deplete the ozone layer and are not regulated under Section 608's ozone-depletion provisions, though their GWP remains a concern.
An appliance recycler discovers lead-containing solder in a large batch of discarded appliances. Under which regulatory framework is this most likely addressed?
Answer: RCRA hazardous waste regulations for lead
Lead-containing materials that exhibit the toxicity characteristic under RCRA must be managed as hazardous waste if they fail the TCLP test.
What is the purpose of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for an appliance recycling facility?
Answer: To prevent oil discharges to navigable waters and provide containment plans
An SPCC plan under Clean Water Act regulations is required for facilities storing large quantities of oil to prevent spills from reaching navigable waters.
Which EPA regulatory program specifically governs air emissions from metal shredding operations at large appliance recycling facilities?
Answer: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Shredders
The EPA's NESHAP for shredders sets emission limits for hazardous air pollutants generated during the shredding of scrap metal including appliances.
When a refrigerant cylinder recovered from appliances reaches 80% capacity, what must the recycler do?
Answer: Stop filling and send it for reclamation or disposal
EPA regulations prohibit filling recovery cylinders beyond 80% capacity to prevent overpressure, and full cylinders must be sent for reclamation or proper disposal.
What is the correct procedure when an appliance recycler identifies a unit suspected of containing R-11 refrigerant?
Answer: Use recovery equipment certified for the specific refrigerant and pressure range
Recovery equipment must be certified and appropriate for the specific refrigerant type and operating pressures to ensure safe and complete recovery.