Comparison of Lab Pack and Bulk Disposal of Aerosols in HHW Programs

摘要

Aerosol cans containing various products are one of the largest categories of waste brought to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Programs in the United States. Although the disposal of aerosol products and their containers may not represent one of the greatest costs to HHW Programs, a significant reduction in that cost is possible. The proper management of aerosol cans requires that most with any residual contents be disposed of as hazardous waste. At HHW Collection Programs, most aerosol cans are collected and simply placed in drums for shipment and disposal. This method of disposal packaging is called 'lab packing' or PLC (packed lab chemicals). Recently some companies have developed machines which can safely depressurize aerosol cans. This report demonstrates the cost effectiveness of such an alternative method to aerosol can disposal.