Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Disposal
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I would appreciate some input on this. I am working on a cost estimate to install new pipe lines. There is 100 feet of existing 30" pipe that needs to be removed and disposed of. The pipe is 25% full of hazardous waste. The site is located in the Detroit Michigan area. Does anyone have a feel for how much it would cost to dispose of this pipe and what would be involved?
Thanks,
lahpe65
Thanks,
lahpe65





RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
Have you characterized the waste yet? Has it leaked into the soil? If a contaminant plume exists, how big is it?
These items will affect the disposal cost...
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RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
Then, I would talk to some local firms that specialize in haz-mat disposal for preliminary cost information. They will need to know most of the information generated by step one to give you an estimate. These firms will also have a pretty good handle on the reporting requirements. If it is truly a hazardous material, you will have to report it to the State and Federal EPA.
Good luck!
RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
I do apologize though. I should have been more clear. The pipe is above ground.
RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
Be sure that you follow a reasonable course of due diligence to protect your employer - and yourself - from future legal problems.
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RE: Hazardous Waste Disposal
I would like to add that getting the proper permits and informing everyone can add considerable time and effort to your project. Make sure you inform everyone that has an interest and have every required permit. Watch the dates and times on the permits. We got bit by an expired county permit on a close out job, $350 turned into $5,000 and delayed the project several days.
The permit situation is most critical as about the worst thing that happen your type project is some agency catch you without the proper permits. You will be watched, inspected, and put on tape or memory chip.
Once you scope out the project make sure that it includes a contingency plan for any spills or events that may occur. This plan or ideas should include a worst case scenerio. This type of plan is sometimes required by the agencies, but should be looked at even though not published if not required. This would include things like where is a supply drums, where is a S/S vacuum truck, and others.
I just checked and we had to pay $525 per 55 gal drum 2/3 full. This is plus freight and any special transport required. This was material going to a hazardous waste landfill in another state.
Good Luck