Waste Management - Keeping Marin County Clean

Where do I send the approval package?
You may mail the package to: Technical Service Center

Overnight Mail:
30 Rochester Neck Road
Rochester, NH 03839

US Postal
P.O. Box 7065
Rochester, NH 03839

or via facsimile at 603-330-2130

How long does it take to get an approval?
Turn around time for an approval depends on the completeness of the approval package. To expedite a quick decision, please send all relevant information together (including Generator's Waste Profile Sheet, Waste Stream Questionnaire, MSDS's if applicable, analytical testing, etc.). Waste Management will make every effort to ensure that complete packages meeting our acceptance criteria will be approved for shipping the next day.

Why does Waste Management require that the generator sign the Generator's waste Profile Sheet? Can I sign it on behalf of my client?
The generator of the waste is ultimately responsible for characterizing their waste properly and managing it appropriately. By providing waste stream information and responding to critical certification questions, the generator is providing Waste Management with assurance that the information is accurate and complete. The exception to this is if a generator provides a written authorization stating that a specific individual or company may act as its agent and sign on its behalf.

Can I use any laboratory for analytical testing?
Analytical results must come from a state-certified laboratory. Please provide the full report including Chain of Custody and the Quality Assurance / Quality Control portion. If only certain samples are relevant to the waste being profiled, please specify this in writing.

What sampling frequency is required?
The most critical element in sampling is collecting a representative sample. Sampling techniques and methods should be in accordance with SW-846 "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste ". For characterizing fairly homogeneous wastes, we require the following frequency for guidance for material to Turnkey:

One representative sample per every 250 tons (for projects with total volume ≤1000 tons)

One representative sample per every 500 tons, with a minium of four samples (for projects with total volume ≥1000 tons)

What parameters do I need to test for?
The parameters may vary from project to project, depending on the process generating the waste, site history, etc. The attached spreadsheet is provided for reference only - Turnkey Typical Testing Requirements.

What are the acceptance criteria for disposal at Turnkey?
The waste must be non-hazardous per federal regulations and per NH state rules. Turnkey is not permitted to accept waste generated outside New Hampshire that are regulated as hazardous wastes in their state of origin. Please refer to the attached chart Turnkey Approval Criteria for information

Who do I call to schedule loads?
Please contact our Approvals Coordinator at 603-330-2165, or fax the attached Scheduling Sheet to us at 603-330-2130. Please note: ALL LIQUIDS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN WRITING A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

What do I do if my waste contains free liquids?
Wastes containing free liquids are not permitted for direct landfill disposal. Waste Management offers on-site liquid solidification services at Turnkey. Non-hazardous liquids and semi-solids are offloaded into an 11,000 gallon steel pit. Amendment is used as a bulking agent to absorb liquids. The materials are mixed together with an excavator. Once enough amendment has been added to eliminate all free liquids, the material is excavated from the pit, loaded into a dump truck, and placed in the landfill for final disposal.

What should my driver expect upon arrival at the landfill?
Transporters must be knowledgeable about the material they are hauling for their safety and the safety of others. The gate attendant will determine the nature of the special waste by asking the transporter the following questions:
What type of waste are you hauling?
Who is the generator of the waste?
From where did the load originate?
What is the profile approval number for this waste?

The scale attendants will examine the shipping documentation and enter the applicable waste profile number in the facility's scale system. The scale system will only allow access to profiles that are approved and current. Any profile that has expired, exceeded its tonnage limit, is overdue for periodic testing, or is not approved will not be allowed access to the landfill. If the profile is current and active, the truck is weighed and the driver proceeds down the access road to the spotter. The spotter will confirm the contents of the load with the driver, and direct him/her to the appropriate disposal area. Hardhats are required at all times while in the landfill. Any driver within fifty feet of the asbestos area must have a fit-tested NIOSH-approved respirator with HEPA filter for protection. After offloading, the transporter will return to the scalehouse to record the empty weight of the truck. A weight ticket indicating the truck's gross, tare and net weight will be given to the driver for signature. The signature of the driver certifies the following: "I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS TRUCK CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS OR UNACCEPTABLE WASTE" The ticket and signed shipping document is returned to the driver. Copies of all paperwork are maintained at the facility.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Special Waste Program, please don't hesitate to contact us at 800-WM Disposal (800-963-4776) 603-330-2181.