Safe Disposal of Secondary Waste
Abstract
The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) works with federal and state environmental regulators to dispose of chemical weapons safely. An important part of CMA's work is managing secondary wastes that are generated through chemical weapons storage and disposal processes in compliance with all applicable laws. CMA is committed to using the safest and most efficient processes to handle, treat, transport and dispose of its secondary waste - safe for our workers, the public and the environment. What is secondary waste? Secondary waste is any waste generated from chemical agent storage or destruction. Secondary waste includes items such as personal protective equipment, insulation, cleaning materials, equipment parts such as gaskets and hose charcoal filters, used hydraulic fluid, decontamination solutions, refractory brick, brines and some wastewaters. Secondary wastes can be hazardous or non-hazardous and may have low-level agent contamination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA476411