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SECTION 01743 –HAZARDOUS / UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Management and disposal of hazardous wastesas follows:
1. Management of certain universal and e-scrapwastes by the Contractor and disposal thereof through the ser-
vices of a pre-selected waste management vendorto recycle through vendor’s waste pick-up and recycle
program.
2. Management of and disposal by the Contractor of allother hazardous wastes.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls. Temporary chain link fencing for construction and
demolition waste management containers.
2. Section 01740 - Cleaning.
3. Section 01742 - Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal: Onsite sorting and storage of
hazardous waste.
4. Section 02023 - Selective Site Demolition.
5. Section 02223 - Removal and Recycling of Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).
6. Section 02224 - Removal and Recycling of Acoustical Ceiling Tile (ACT).
7. Section 02225 - Removal and Recycling of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plank Flooring.
8. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced
within the text by the basic designation only.
B. Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA).
C. Title 40 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR):
1. 40 CFR 273 – Universal waste regulations.
2. 40 CFR 261.3 – Definition of hazardous waste.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Hazardous Waste: As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 40 CFR 261.3, and as de-
fined by specific state and local jurisdictions. Identify hazardous wastes that are produced through construction
operations in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Materials shall be considered hazardous wastes as ap-
propriate according to applicable regulations regardless of whether the material was supplied by Wal-Mart.
1. Hazardous waste for the purposes of this Work shall include, but not limited to paint waste, adhesive waste,
solvents, acids/corrosives, fuels and petroleum based products, aerosols, and including liquid residue re-
maining in containers thereof.
B. Universal Waste: As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 40 CFR 273 and as defined
by specific state and local jurisdictions.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
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A. Regulatory Requirements:
1. Comply with federal, state, and local standards and regulations regarding the classification, storage, trans-
portation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
2. Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for hazardous waste.
B. The Contractor shall assume the responsibility as the generator of the hazardous and universal waste generated on
the site.
C. No construction chemicals, hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall remain at the Site upon project comple-
tion including those generated or utilized by subcontractors or supplied by Wal-Mart, but shall be removed, or ap-
propriately and lawfully reused, recycled, or disposed.
D. Obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) identifica-
tion number as generator of hazardous waste. Wal-Mart or Sam’s EPA or state RCRA identification numbers as-
signed specifically to Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club to manage or transport hazardous wastemay not be used by the
Contractor.
3.2 UNIVERSAL AND E-SCRAP WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
A. Manage universal and e-scrap waste, including collection, sorting, and preparation for pick up by pre-selected
vendor for recycling.
B. Dispose of universal and e-scrap wastes by recycling through Wal-Mart preselected Waste Management Vendor as
follows: Waste Management, Roseville, MN. (800) 664-1434.
C. Assume costs associated with disposing of the waste through Waste Management vendor.
D. Follow instructions for Universal Waste Recycling for Walmart Construction Contractors at Waste Management
website https://www.wmlamptracker.com/walmartconstruction, including account setup, packaging guidelines, or-
dering packaging supplies, and scheduling waste pickups. Manage universal and e-scrap waste according to the
process, tools, and resources available on the website.
E. Management, recycling and disposal of non-hazardous or hazardous waste not specifically identified in this Sec-
tion or other Sections is the responsibility of Contractor.
3.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (EXCLUDING E-SCRAP AND UNIVERSAL WASTE) AND
DISPOSAL
A. Manage and dispose of hazardous wastes generated at the Site, regardless of who supplied the materials.
B. Onsite Sorting and Storage:
1. Establish enclosed and fenced storage area on site as specified in Section 01742.
2. Provide signage as required by RCRA including but not limited to the following:
a. Post “NO SMOKING” signs in areas containing hazardous waste.
b. Mark each container of hazardous waste with the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and an accumu-
lation start date (the date the waste was first placed in the container).
3. Accumulate each type of hazardous waste in a separate hazardous waste container with a watertight closea-
ble lid.
4. All open tops must be enclosed behind a fence which will remain locked at all times with access controlled
by the Contractor or its designee. Contractor or the designee shall be available at all times of day or night
on the jobsite to provide access and control for disposal or shall designate an area immediately outside of
the locked area with sufficient space to stage items pending disposal.
5. If a staging area is utilized it shall be located in an area enclosed by fencing but shall be accessible at all
times, or if locked those requiring access shall be provided keys. In the event Contractor designates an area
for staging waste, the staging area must be cleared and all material properly disposed of twice per 12 hour
shift to prevent accumulation of items. Any material in the staging area shall be protected from the ele-
ments to prevent any potential runoff while waiting disposal.
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6. Contractor shall address in the Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan prevention of unauthor-
ized disposal by persons “throwing” items over fencing. Prevention measures may include but are not lim-
ited to: open tops set back from the fencing, barbed-wire on top of fencing, or lids on the open tops.
C. Training:
1. Employees and subcontractors shall be familiar with proper hazardous waste management procedures rele-
vant to their individual responsibilities on the site.
2. Employees and subcontractors shall be familiar with emergency procedures regarding spills, reactions, and
fires involving hazardous waste.
D. Documentation:
1. Retain copies of hazardous waste disposal manifests at Contractor’s office in hard copy or electronic form.
Hazardous waste disposal documentation shall be available upon request. Retain hazardous waste disposal
manifests for not less than 3 years.
2. Document training conducted with each employee and subcontractor and retain documentation in Contrac-
tor’s Field Office.
E. Disposal and Transportation:
1. Hazardous waste accumulated from the Site shall be transported to a disposal or recycling facility by a cer-
tified hazardous waste hauler.
3.4 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL PLAN
A. Develop a written site-specific Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan including, as a minimum, the
proposed plans, processes, and procedures of management and disposal of hazardous waste including, but not lim-
ited to, the requirements specified in this Section.
1. The Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan shall identify the certified hazardous waste hauler
for the project.
2. The Contractor’s employees, sub-contractors, and their employees shall effectively execute the Contrac-
tor’s Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan.
END OF SECTION
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