Waste Management Program Standard
Applies To
This document applies to all 3M locations, except those that generate only office or food service waste.

Introduction and Background or Purpose
3M practices waste minimization whenever practical to reduce the volume and hazards of waste materials
generated. 3M is also dedicated to operating in accordance with all regulations and managing waste materials
safely and responsibly. All 3M locations are required to manage all returned, recycled, and waste materials
from the time of generation until reused, recycled, treated, or disposed.

Requirements or Expectations
Overall responsibility for compliance with this document is assigned to Country, Division, and Plant
Management of 3M locations.
Each location that generates waste must have a documented Waste Management Program that contains thefollowing elements and requirements:
Waste Management Coordinator Role and Responsibilities
Each location must have a Waste Management Coordinator, and the individual must work at the site. Thisrole must be included in the employee’s job description and/or job expectations. The Waste Management
Coordinator is responsible for the waste management program and its implementation and is the key contactfor all waste management inquiries and issues.
Identification Characterization and Documentation of Wastes
All wastes must be identified, characterized, and documented. Documentation must include a uniquedescription of the waste, composition, physical properties, and hazardous characteristics.
Identification of Regulations and Requirements
All national, regional, provincial, state, and local requirements that apply to waste management must beidentified and documented. Locations must comply with all regulations and conform to all 3M requirements.

Originally Issued: 8/1/2008

Last Reviewed: 1/17/2022

Waste Packaging, Labeling, and Storage
All wastes must be: Placed in containers appropriate for the waste Properly closed in containers to prevent spills or releases from the container
 Labeled to clearly identify the contents and hazards
 Stored in an area designed to contain spills and protect the containers from damage
Waste must not be stored on-site for more than one year.
Waste Management Practices
All waste recycling, reuse, treatment, or disposal management practices, and technologies must comply withall regulations, and be managed in conformance with the Disposal of Chemical Waste Standard.
 In the United States and Canada (USAC) Area, the USAC EHS Manager or his/her designatedrepresentative is responsible for approving the management practices and technologies. Wastes must
be managed according to procedures established by Environment, Health, Safety and ProductStewardship (EHS&PS).
 In other Areas, the Country EHS Manager or his/her designated representative, in consultation with
the Area EHS Manager, is responsible for approving waste management practices and technologies.
The following waste management practices are not acceptable for use by any 3M location:
 Land disposal of any liquid or semi-liquid waste The discharge of wastes to a sewer or drain, unless it is allowed by a wastewater discharge permit orother authorization from local authorities Deep well injection of any wastes
 Evaporation of liquid organic wastes from open containers Burning of waste without use of effective air pollution control equipment
 Ocean dumping of any waste material
 Management of any waste in a manner that may present an immediate or long term impact or hazard
to human health, safety, or the environment
Audit and Approval of Waste Management Companies
All waste recycling, reuse, treatment, or disposal companies, facilities, and operations must be audited andapproved before they are used, and at regular intervals, according to the guidelines published by 3MEHS&PS.
 In the USAC Area, the USAC EHS Manager or his/her designated representative is responsible forcompleting the audit and approving the use of the companies, facilities, and operations.
 In other Areas, the Country EHS Manager or his/her designated representative in consultation with
the Area EHS Manager is responsible for completing the audit. The Country EHS Manager isresponsible for approving the use of the companies, facilities, and operations.
Contracts and Agreements
Arrangements for all waste management services must comply with the 3M Sourcing Policy.
Contracts must be established: When a company handles, transports, or manages any amount of hazardous material or hazardous
waste

Originally Issued: 8/1/2008

Last Reviewed: 1/17/2022

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When the annual spend or revenue is over $100,000 (USD) in a one-year period
For any additional waste management or recycling arrangement as specified by Health, Safety andProduct Stewardship.

Training
All 3M employees and contract employees under the direct supervision of 3M who handle wastes, or areresponsible for waste management, must receive appropriate training prior to handling or managing wastes.
Training records must be maintained by the location as required by local regulation and 3M document
retention guidelines.
Annually, the Waste Management Coordinator must review facility training materials and records andprovide updated training.
In the United States, the Waste Management Coordinator must complete all waste management training
provided by EHS&PS. This training must be completed within 30 days of the date provided.
Waste Management Records
Waste management records must be maintained permanently for all wastes. Records must include: A complete material description
 The amount of waste and the method used for waste management
 The date the wastes were sent from the 3M facility
 The location where the wastes were managed
 Bills of lading, manifests and other shipping papers that prove the waste was received at the waste
management facility
 All contracts, exhibits and agreements for waste management
Alternative Requirements
A 3M location may request an alternative to any element in this Standard, provided that the alternativewould meet the objectives of this Standard. Requests must be submitted to Corporate Environment forreview and approval. The request must document: The specific requirements that are affected,
 The proposed alternative requirements,
 The reason for the request, A description of whether the change is temporary or permanent, and How the proposed requirements will meet the objectives of this Standard.
If approved, the location must comply with the alternative requirement(s) in addition to all unaffected
requirements of this standard

Originally Issued: 8/1/2008

Last Reviewed: 1/17/2022