Drums with a removable top must have the lid in place with the ring tightly bolted. Bungs are to be in place and screwed in tight. This will prevent leaks if the drum is tipped over. For drums where waste is frequently added, funnels can be installed into the bung opening but must be secure and have a lid or other similar device that closes. Portable tanks are defined as containers having a capacity greater than 110 gallons.
Portable tanks have the same operating and labeling requirements as drums.
Tank material and the ancillary equipment must be compatible with the stored waste and cannot cause the tank to rupture, leak, corrode, or any other failure. Tanks shall be inspected daily. The inspection shall cover the tank integrity plus overfill and leak alarm systems. Any release to the environment must be reported to the Environmental Health Division within 24 hours. For questions or more information, contact your area inspector listed on the back of the Newsletter.