Recycling paint and solvents and reducing use of 1,1,1-trichloroethane

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1992 · Waste Management; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0956-053X(93)90010-T· OSTI ID:6474992

Walpole, D ^[1]

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1. Great Dane Trailers Tennessee, Inc., Memphis, TN (United States)

Great Dane Trailers Tennessee, Inc., manufacturers over-the-road platform truck trailers in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) non-attainment area in Memphis. Because plant management was concerned about air emissions, it began a waste-reduction program in February 1990. Their goal was to identify process changes and alternative coatings to reduce both solvent vapor emissions and paint-related RCRA hazardous wastes. Great Dane, working with the University of Tennessee's Center for Industrial Services, implemented waste-reduction measures that recycled 100% of the paint-related wastes previously shipped offsite for disposal, and eliminated 100% of the total hazardous waste. These measures reduced emissions of 1,1,1-trichloroethane by 93.6%. They also replaced purchased undercoating with an undercoating blended from recycled paint sludge residue. These innovations saved the Memphis plant more than $135,000 in 1991. Because Great Dane now generates virtually no hazardous waste, it went from a large-quantity generator to a conditionally exempt small-quantity generator. In recognition of Great Dane's contribution to the environment, Governor Ned McWherter awarded Great Dane the 1990 Tennessee Governor's Award for Excellence in Hazardous Waste Management.

• OSTI ID: 6474992
• Journal Information: Waste Management; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Management; (United States) Vol. 13:2; ISSN WAMAE2; ISSN 0956-053X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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