Environmental Management System Manual - Miami-Dade Portal

Miami-Dade Transit MDT Internal
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Valerie Gary/
Freeman
Wright
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
Freeman Wright
WI-4.4.6-5.9 USED BATTERY MANAGEMENT
1 Purpose
1.1 To identify procedures for the issue collection and disposal of used batteries.
2 Scope
2.1 This procedure is responsive to the Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Metro Mover Facility Storeroom
goal to minimize impacts to the environment from operating practices and waste disposal.
2.2 This procedure applies to disposal of used batteries.
2.3 This procedure covers operations at the MDT Metro Mover Facility.
3 Responsibility
3.1 Storeroom personnel are responsible for the collection and disposal of all used batteries.
3.2 Storeroom supervisor is responsible for weekly inspection of storage areas to verify compliance
with these requirements.
3.3 MDT Procurement is responsible for contracting for proper disposal of used batteries.
4 Procedure
4.1 All batteries are to be issued from the storeroom on a one to one exchange basis. There will be
no issue of these items without an even exchange unless authorized in writing from a supervisor.
4.2 The storeroom personnel are responsible for insuring that used Alkaline, Nickel Cadmium, and
Lead acid batteries are segregated in the designated drums outside the storeroom by the
maintenance employee.
4.3 The storeroom personnel will seal filled drums and label with a “non-hazardous” waste label and
arrange for pick up by the contracted vendor.
5 Consequences
5.1 Failure to comply with this procedure may:
5.1.1 Subject the Department to fines for non-compliance to environmental laws and
regulation.
5.1.2 Violate Department policy.
6 References
Print date: 12/31/2009 Date of issue: 12/31/2009 Effective until date: 12/31/2010
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