Storage and Containment Facilities

Hazardous Materials
and
Liquid Waste

Summary

Separate containers for the disposal of used antifreeze, paint cans, mineral spirits, and other solvents should be available and clearly labeled.
Build curbs, berms, or other barriers around areas used for the storage of liquid material to contain spills. Store materials in areas impervious to the type of materials stored.

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Separate containers for the disposal of used antifreeze, paint cans, mineral spirits, and other solvents should be available and clearly labeled.

Design a collection scheme that provides adequate facilities capable of storing the types and volumes of material that are commonly disposed of at the facility. The first step in the design process is completing an inventory of materials that are used by the marina. List in the inventory all materials that are available for use, regardless of quantity. Consider dividing the list into broad categories such as: detergents, solvents, paint, and lubricants. Once a comprehensive list is completed, identify what materials require collection facilities. Commonly, collection facilities are required for materials that have a limited life span, such as antifreeze, or materials that are not fully dispensed during application, such as paint. Based on this evaluation, identify what types of collection facilities are needed and place them in the marina. Like all collection facilities, the containers should be easily accessible and clearly marked. When dealing with liquid collection facilities, be sure to consider issues such as: how the marina will control what is put into the containers; secondary spill protection; and special hazards. For information on these issues, click here. It is also important to compare the inventory to the state's list of regulated wastes. If the marina is storing material that is considered hazardous, design the collection and disposal scheme so that it conforms to the specific state requirements. A listing of materials regulated by the state as hazardous and associated regulations are contained in a document titled Rules and Regulations for Hazardous Waste Management, which can be obtained from the Division of Hazardous Waste in the Department of Environmental Management, located at 291 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908 (401-222-2797). These controls are based on federal regulations codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 261).

Build curbs, berms, or other barriers around areas used for the storage of liquid material to contain spills. Store materials in areas impervious to the type of materials stored.

All collection containers used to store liquid material should have a form of secondary containment. In most cases, this secondary containment must equal 110 percent of the capacity of the primary container. Generally, this backup is provided by constructing a nonleaching berm with an impervious bottom around the containers. If the volume of liquid being stored is relatively small, one secondary spill revetment may be adequate to contain the material stored in several containers. Consider storing this material in the same revetment area with other hazardous material, such as waste oil. Other secondary spill protection methods may include a fully enclosed containment facility that provides internal secondary revetment. More information on disposal methods is available here.