Types of Batteries (Universal Waste):

This SOP applies to all activities, to include tenants, and training units within the Maneuver Training Center (MTC).
(1) Nickel Cadmium Batteries
(2) Non-Spillable Dry/Gel Lead Acid Batteries
(3) Magnesium Batteries
(4) Lithium Sulfur Dioxide Batteries
(5) Wet Lead Acid Batteries
Alkaline Batteries can be thrown in a solid waste receptacle. They are not a hazardous waste. See DEQ memorandum Appendix D.

Types of Containers:

(1) 55 gallon-steel>removable head containers or pallets
(2) Satellite Accumulation Boxes

Satellite Accumulation and Disposal Requirements for MTC Tenants:

(1) All satellite accumulation area containers must have the words "Universal Waste-Batteries" on the container.
(2) Once the container is full, the tenant must contact the MTC-Waste Accumulation Facility (Recycling) Building T-2361 for pickup of the batteries.
(3) Tenants that have a consignment program for the batteries are exempt.

Waste Operator Duties at the MTC Waste Accumulation Facility

(1) The waste operator will place the batteries into a 55-gallon container and fill out the "Universal Waste-Batteries" label.
(2) The waste operator will place the proper Universal Waste label on the container. The Universal Waste label must have the date the first battery entered the container.
(3) The waste operator will complete the Monthly Universal Waste Accumulation logbook sheet for the month in which the waste was received.
(4) The waste operator will weigh the container and the first waste together. Once this has been done, the operator will no longer weigh the container for any waste added. Additional waste will be weighed and logged separately in the month for which it was received.
(5) The waste operator will place the container in an accumulation locker. This waste can be placed in locker containing corrosives.
(6) The waste operator will inform the MTC-Environmental Specialist monthly on the number of containers at the MTC Waste Accumulation Facility.
(7) The waste operator will conduct a weekly inspection of the Waste Accumulation Facility using the checklist in Appendix A.

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