Pollution Prevention Public Outreach Initiative

Pollution Prevention Objectives

Pollution prevention (P2) is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream.

The Environmental Protection Agency identifies P2 as a key policy in national environmental protection activities. Pretreatment services is responsible for inspecting facilities that store, manufacture or use hazardous, toxic or polluting materials. Inspectors ensure that facilities utilize and dispose of hazardous materials properly, thereby preventing environmental contamination.

Pretreatment Services staff is committed not only to protecting our receiving streams, but also to working in cooperation with local facilities. Staff may provide consultations, educational materials, chemical storage reviews and Information to assist facilities in regulation compliance. In addition to commercial pollution prevention activities, the Pretreatment Services staff conducts routine public outreach events to include residential P2 information such as oil and grease disposal and proper management of expired pharmaceuticals.

Additonal Information

• Pollution Prevention Public Outreach Initiative Elements

Educational Materials

Pharmaceuticals

• Origins and Fate of Pharmaceticals in the Environment
• Educational Pamphlet-Pharmaceutical Wastes

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)

• Educational Pamphlet- Residential FOG Proper Disposal Guide
• Educational Pamphlet- Commercial FOG Disposal Guide
• Educational Poster-"Lets Tackle the Grease In This Kitchen" (Available in English and Spanish)
• Coloring Book 2017 - Fats, Oils and Grease Pollution Prevention

Flushables