A tracking system for hazardous waste minimization
A successful waste minimization program must include the development of a reliable system for tracking waste types, volumes, and generation points. Once such a system is in place, process engineers should be capable of developing minimization alternatives to achieve the program goals. This study involved the development of a waste tracking system based on bar code technology. The tracking system utilizes a dBase III Plus data base and a software program known as ''Barcode.'' The program assigns a bar code to each hazardous material container at the time of receipt for use in keeping track of its location at the facility. Bar codes can be similarly assigned for hazardous wastes at the time of generation. Handheld bar code readers are then used to read the labels whenever the items are shipped, received, or used. This tracking system differs from other commercially available tracking systems in that it permits collection of data at the unit operation level as well as at a plantwide level. 3 refs., 2 figs., 4 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6647862
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-881054-38; ON: DE89003971
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 4. annual DOE model conference, Oak Ridge, TN, USA, 3 Oct 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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