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A pilot outreach program for small quantity generators of hazardous waste
M S Brown1, B G Kelley, J Gutensohn
1Office of Safe Waste Management, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Boston 02202.
American Journal of Public Health
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Massachusetts
Area of Science:
- Environmental Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Waste Management
Background:
- Auto body shops generate hazardous waste.
- Compliance with hazardous waste regulations is crucial.
- A pilot project was launched in Massachusetts to address these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a pilot program aimed at improving hazardous waste management in auto body shops.
- To evaluate the impact of targeted outreach and regulatory oversight on compliance rates.
Main Methods:
- The pilot program included mass mailings, workshops, and coordinated inspections.
- Technology transfer initiatives were also part of the program.
- Data was collected on shop notification of hazardous waste activities before and after the program.
Main Results:
- Hazardous waste generator notifications increased significantly, from 650 to 1,200 shops within one year.
- The program demonstrated a positive impact on regulatory compliance among auto body shops.
Conclusions:
- The multi-faceted approach of outreach, education, and enforcement effectively improved hazardous waste compliance.
- Recommendations for future programs include industry-specific outreach and better government coordination.