C. Waste Disposal Site Operator

Waste disposal site operators are not expected to open bags or other containers to verify that the material is asbestos: if a WSR accompanies the shipment, that is sufficient verification.

You must complete Items 12 and 13 of the WSR and send a copy of the WSR according to the name and address listed in Item 2 of the WSR.

The disposal site operator should check to see that the numbers of containers reported in WSR Item 6, and the quantities reported in WSR Item 7, appear to be correct. Any discrepancy should be noted in Item 12.

If the Waste Shipment Record (WSR) indicates a truckload of asbestos waste, ask the driver if he knows the truck's cargo capacity. If he cannot tell you the capacity, estimate it by multiplying the length by the width by the height of the cargo compartment (all in feet) and divide by 27 cubic feet to obtain cubic yards. If you know the capacity of a truck--say 20 cubic yards--and you judge it to be half-full, estimate the load as 10 cubic yards.

Item 12 is also used to note improperly enclosed or uncovered waste.

Courtesy of The EPA