What's New Abandoned Hazardous Waste Policy Description City crews respond to over 200 abandoned hazardous waste incidents on City property every year. Handling and disposal of abandoned hazardous waste is subject to numerous regulatory requirements under Federal, State and local laws. Additionally, disposal costs are significant.
Hazardous waste costs about twenty times more to dispose of than solid waste.
As the cost of disposal rises, incidences of illegally dumped waste material, including hazardous waste, also increases. This policy establishes Citywide procedures for responding to incidents involving abandoned hazardous, or potentially hazardous, waste on City-owned property. Ensure that abandoned hazardous waste is found on City property is managed properly. Only staff trained in the identification and appropriate handling of hazardous waste will respond to abandoned hazardous waste incidents. Abandoned hazardous waste incidents will be investigated in effort to identify the responsible party.