Solid and hazardous waste management issues for gas processing facilities

This paper reports on common solid and hazardous waste related concerns associated with gas processing which include proper management and storage of hazardous material and hazardous waste, proper handling of controlled non-hazardous material such as petroleum hydrocarbons, and assessment, remediation and control of special contaminants such as PCB and asbestos. The Federal state, and local regulations governing management of these materials continues to change, typically trending toward more stringent control of waste handling and disposal, and sometimes affecting waste materials that were previously disposed of as non-hazardous solid waste. More recent, regulatory changes affecting gas processing facilities include proper waste characterization and record keeping, underground tank removal and leak management, on-site waste disposal options and remedial alternatives for chemical spills, PCB contamination assessments for processing equipment and facilities and used oil management