Hazardous Waste Minimization through Life Cycle Cost Analysis at Federal Facilities

摘要

In response to the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amend- ments, many federal facilities are carefully examining haz- ardous waste minimization issues. A hazardous waste mini- mization assessment was conducted recently at five mili- tary installations. Sources and types of waste somewhat varied among the installations. Major waste sources in- cluded motor pools and vehicle maintenance facilities; industrial maintenance and small arms shops; aviation maintenance facilities; paint shops; photography, arts and crafts shops; and hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Typi- cal waste streams included used engine oil, cleaning and degreasing solvents, paint thinners, antifreeze and cool- ants, batteries, inks, and pathological wastes. Source re- duction, recycling, and treatment were considered as the three major modes of waste minimization. Through life- cycle cost analysis, feasible modes of waste minimization are presented.