Transcript Reduced That Waste by 97.6% - Oil Water Separator, Wash Rack

Taking Advantage of OWS Cleaning /
Waste Minimization Opportunities
Presented by:
Enviremedial Services, Inc.
Typical OWS Pumping Process
• Pumping Process Begins with Portal-to-Portal Pricing
• All Waste Hauled Off - Including Large Amount of Water
• Drivers are not OWS Experts
• Separators Often Not Fully Cleaned / Recharged Properly
• No Operational or Compliance Inspections
Typical Pumping = Base Administrative Challenges
• Base Responsible for Many Areas of the OWS Cleaning Process
– Determining Cleaning Status
– Scheduling Cleanings
– Administrative Paperwork Including Manifesting
• OWS Cleaning Often Part of Larger Hazardous Waste Contract
Alternative Approach: OWS Management / Recycling
Waste Minimization Opportunities:
• Up to 98% Reduction in OWS / Grit Trap Waste Hauled Off
• Substantial Decrease in Use of Fresh Water
• Most Sediments Can be Reutilized for Landfill Cover
• Hazardous Waste Generator Taxes Lowered
• Savings of Environmental Funds
• Government Personnel Time / Administrative Savings
• Firm, Fixed Pricing Allows for Stable Budget
• Little to No Transportation Costs
OWS Cleaning / Recycling Process
Cleaning / Recycling Process
• Inspection of Unit
• Recycling Unit Arrives On-Site
• Cleaning / Recycling Process
Sediment for
Reuse or Disposal
Oil / Fuel for
Recycling or
Disposal
• To Next OWS Site
Recycling Process
in Unit
Recycled Water
will be Returned to
OWS
Effluent is Pumped from OWS into
Recycling Unit
Cleaning / Recycling Process
• Scheduled or Unscheduled Maintenance
• Return Recycled Water to OWS
• Recycle Fuel / Oil
• Transfer Sediment for Cleaning
• Recommend Repairs
Sediment Remediation
Average Waste Hauled Off per 1,000 Gallon OWS
(Sediment Not Treated On-Site)
Typical Pumping
1,000 Gallons
Recycle Process
50 Gallons
Average Waste Hauled Off per 1,000 Gallon OWS
(Sediment Treated On-Site)
Typical Pumping
1,000 Gallons
Recycle Process
30 Gallons
OWS Waste = Large Amount of Total Hauled Waste
USMC Camp Pendleton:
• OWS Waste = 87% of Total Waste Hauled Off Base
• On-Site Treatment Reduced That Waste by 97.6%
US Army Reserves:
• 83% Waste Min 1st Year Through Recycling
US Army Fort Bliss:
• Large to Small Generator Status
• Elimination of 374 Truck Trips
Waste Minimization
CAMP PENDLETON 08/99 to 04/08
Water Cleaned
2,390,690 gallons
Volume:
Water Saved
4,781,380 gallons
2,633,285 gallons
(ESI saves 2 gallons for each gallon
processed: Water that is not hauled off and fresh
water not needed to refill OWS)
P2 Waste Minimization:
99%
Last page of 22 page report detailing ESI OWS Management Savings
throughout contract period.
Minimizing Waste Achieves Real Dollar Savings
Site:
Waste Min:
• US Army Fort Bliss:
100.0%
• USMC Camp Pendleton:
98.9%
• Pt. Mugu Naval Base:
93.4%
• Oakey Army Aviation Center, Australia:
92.5%
• US Army Reserves:
89.6%
• March Air Force Base:
87.9%
• CA Air National Guard Fresno:
87.3%
• Royal Australian Air Force:
87.1%
• Port Hueneme Naval Base:
83.2%
• 32nd Street Naval Base:
79.0%
• North Island Naval Air Base:
74.4%
Financial Savings
Budgetary Savings Include:
• Disposal and Transportation Fees
• Oversight of OWS Systems
• OWS Water Recycled
• Fill Dirt to Base Landfill
• Properly Maintained OWS Systems
• Less Manifesting
• Lowered Hazardous Waste Generator Tax
• Firm, Fixed Pricing - 1 Time or 20 Times
Financial Savings
Typical Annual Savings Using
OWS Recycling:
30% - 60%
Financial Savings
$180,000 Saved
1st Year OWS Management Contract
• US Army Reserves Calculations
$250,000+ Annual Savings
• USMC Camp Pendleton Estimate
Other OWS Management Benefits
• OWS Management = Good Relationships
• Help Meet Base-Wide P2 Goals Through OWS Program
• 1 Time or 20 Times: Firm, Fixed Rate = Better Quality Service
• Well Trained, On-Site Staff
• Ability to Recognize and Diagnose Malfunctioning OWS
• Quick Emergency Response Time
• Ability to Treat Other Waste Streams
Summary
• OWS Management Presents Waste Minimization Opportunities
• Traditional Pumping Not Environmentally Friendly
• OWS Management Alternative:
• Reduces Waste
• Recycles
• Saves Money
• Additional Benefits Include:
• Improved Inspections
• Early Detection of Potential O&M Issues
• Improved Record Keeping
• Improved OWS Performance