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Elizabeth LeavittDirector, Aviation Environmental & Planning
Quito Ecuador ACI-World Environmental SeminarNovember 2010
Pollution Prevention is Key
It’s far less expensive to keep the pollution out of the water, air and soil
than it is to treat or remove it later.
Develop Waste Management Plan
Evaluate all Waste generating activities and develop a plan for their management and
disposal.
Wastes Generated by Airports
� Airport is like small city and therefore generates a wide array of types of waste, all of which can cause pollution, if not managed properly.
� Your Waste Management Plan should identify all the wastes and how they should be managed to prevent or limit impact on the environment
Waste Collection and Recycling
�Establish Collection and Recycling Program� Obtain management support
� Assign specific individual or team to develop and implement program
� Organize group with airline, concessions and other stakeholders
� Contact local agencies and waste management service provides for information regarding available recycling opportunities
Waste Collection and Recycling
� Selecting Recycling Facility
� Develop strategies for collection of materials
� Waste Collection from Public Areas
� Collection in Operational Areas and Office Spaces
� Collection from Food and Beverage Concessions
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Airfield and Deplaned Waste
�Airfield Waste comes from multiple sources� Deplaned or Off-aircraft
Waste
� Waste Managed at Flight Kitchens
� Airfield Operations and Maintenance Waste
� Ground Handlers and Cargo Operational Waste
Solid Waste Management
� Store Garbage/Trash in closed containers
� Reduce Bird flocks and other animals
� Schedule Frequent Pickups
� Prevent Foreign object debris/damage (FOD)
� No oil or hazardous material disposal
Construction & Demolition Debris
� Develop a construction waste management plan
� Recycling and reuse can lead to significant cost savings
� Deconstruction and salvage approach can maximise reuse and minimise waste
Sanitary Wastewater Management
� Perform Facility Assessment to verify actual discharge locations
� Plan for Capital Upgrades to redirect sanitary flows from Combined Overflow Systems.
� Properly maintain septic systems and disinfect leachate prior to infiltration
� Install grease interceptors, inline from restaurants kitchen floor drains in terminal to collect food grease.
Pollution Prevention Plan
�Develop Policies and Procedures for Pollution Prevention
�Prevention of Release of Pollutants
�Preventative Maintenance and Repair
�Spill Response Preparation
�Education and Training
Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
BMP – Any program, technology, process, facility design criteria, operating method, measure or other device that controls, removes or reduces pollution.
REMEMBER, BMPs don’t have to be expensive to be effective!!
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Activity: Building/Grounds
Maintenance� Fertilizers and pesticides
Landscaped areas
Licensed contractors
� Floor and equipment wastewaterHangars
Tenants and subtenants
� Solid waste storage
� Street/ramp sweeping
� Line Painting
Building/Grounds Maintenance -
BMPs� Pesticide and fertilizer
management� Minimize use
� Follow directions on label
� Seek less harmful products
� Install wash rack that discharges to sanitary
� Clean out storm drain catch basins
Activity: Maintenance
� Leaking aircraft, vehicles and equipment
� Spills
� Material storage and use� Spent absorbent
� Batteries and Battery acids
� Paint and adhesives
� Oils and hydraulic fluid
� Fuels and fuel additives
� Solvents and detergents
Maintenance - BMPs� Conduct maintenance indoors to eliminate possibility of
stormwater contamination� Consolidate maintenance areas and keep clean� Maintain clean equipment
� Water-based cleaning agents or steam cleaning
Non-chlorinated solventsDesignated areas
� Periodically inspect for leaking equipment
Maintenance - BMPs� Use drip pans
� Use “green” products
� Use absorbent materials
� Collect/remove immediately
� Place in labeled container
� Properly dispose
� Recycle or properly dispose of all fluids
Activity: Aircraft Lavatory Servicing
� Drips/spills can occur during� Mixing surfactants and
disinfectants
� Transfers from aircraft
� Transport to discharge location
� Leaking valves on trucks or carts
� Discharge into sanitary
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Aircraft Lavatory Servicing - BMPs
� Develop a written procedure
� Use buckets or pans
� Drain aircraft connecting hose
� Discharge to sanitary sewer
� Wash trucks at wash rack
� Mix/transfer at discharge location or under cover
� Use approved surfactants and disinfectants
Chemical Waste Management
� Chemical Waste generating activities include:
� Fueling, maintenance and washing of equipment
� Runway and ground maintenance
� Outdoor storage of chemical containers
� Pollutants of Concern include:� Petroleum Products� Soaps and cleaners� Paints� Aircraft Lavatory waste� Herbicides and pesticides
Chemical/Waste Management -
BMPs� Container/Drum Storage Requirements
� Keep clean and inspect for spills and leaks
� Consolidate areas and limit chemicals
� Store under cover or indoors and in secondary containment
� Protect drains during product transfer
� Use proper containers and label with contents
Chemical/Waste Management -
BMPs� Container/Drum Handling
Requirements
� Use paved areas and avoid storm drains or protect with stormwater controls
� Position vehicles for containment
� Avoid horizontal drum storage systems
� Seal lids when not in use
Activity: Fueling Operations
� Ground vehicles and equipment
� Fuel storage facilities
� Gas Stations
� Aircraft Terminals and Cargo facilities
� Fuel hydrant system
� Mobile Refuelers
Fueling Operations - BMPs
� Develop written procedures
� Maintain spill equipment
� Post response procedures at fueling areas
� Require training for fuelers
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Fueling Operations - BMPs� Fuel only in designated areas
� Do not “top off” tanks
� Actively monitor equipment
� Perform regular maintenance of fuel nozzles
� Use mats or drain covers
� Properly manage drips and spills
� Avoid mobile fueling of equipment
Spill Response
Effective spill response is critical to pollution Prevention. Effective means:�Having adequate spill response materials
�Having trained response personnel
�Expeditiously removing waste containers from airport property
Final Considerations
�Pollution Prevention is key� Develop Waste Management plan
� Gain management support
� Develop a team to work collaboratively
� Write policies and procedures
� Inform and train employees
� Implement Best Management Practices
� Be prepare to respond to releases to environment
Additional Information
and Resources
� See Airport Council International’s new online course on Airport Waste Prevention and Management as well as six other Modules of environmental subject matter.
� Visit their website @ http://www.olc.aero/ for additional information
Questions?
Elizabeth Leavitt
Director, Aviation Planning and Environmental
Leavitt.E@portseattle.org
(206) 787- 7203
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