How does the facility manage the sludge from an oil/water separator?
Oil/water separators, which are typically connected to floor drains or wash racks, remove grit and oily materials from wastewater. Oil-water separators require periodic servicing to maintain their performance. Prior to cleaning an oil/water separator, test the contents of the grit chamber and the oily sludge for hazardous constituents. If the sludge exhibits any characteristic of a hazardous waste, the facility must handle it as a hazardous waste. If the sludge is nonhazardous, manage it as used oil. Managed as hazardous waste–Facility disposes hazardous sludge off-site. It is stored, manifested, transported, and disposed of in compliance with all provisions of the hazardous waste program. √ Off-site disposal to other facility–Facility disposes nonhazardous sludge off-site. It is transported, and disposed of at an approved treatment or disposal facility. √ Landfill–Facility improperly landfills its oil/water separator sludge. N/A–No sludge is produced. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Storm
