Protecting Human Health and the Environment  

The Environmental Services Team in the City of Salem works hard to protect human health and the environment. They do this through several important actions: 

• Manage the Hazardous Waste Program: The team oversees the program to ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste. 
• Categorize and Profile Hazardous Waste: They identify and classify hazardous waste to understand its properties and risks. 
• Submit the Annual Hazardous Waste Report: The team prepares and sends a report each year to keep track of hazardous waste activities. 
• Develop the Toxic Use Reduction Plan: They create a plan to reduce the use of toxic substances in the community. 
• Maintain the Hazardous Waste Management Contingency Plan: This plan outlines steps to take in case of an emergency involving hazardous waste. 

Additional Responsibilities

The team also has other important duties, including: 

• Acting as a Radiological Officer: They ensure safety when handling radiological materials. 
• Managing the Radiological Materials License: The team oversees the license needed to work with radiological materials. 
• Maintaining Radiological Monitoring Equipment: They keep equipment in good condition to monitor radiation levels. 
• Performing RCRA Notifications: The team follows regulations under 40 CFR Part 261 to notify authorities about hazardous waste activities. 

These actions help ensure a safer environment for everyone in our community.