Technical Support Branch

Mini-Bulk Recycling Program

Procedure For Preparing Mini-Bulks For Recycling:

Acceptable Sizes: 15 gallon drums and larger

• Remove from tanks/barrels all plumbing, bung assemblies, pumps, meters, and ALL metal parts including the metal skids. (metal parts must be cut out). It is recommended that a large hole (at least 20 inches in diameter) be cut out at the top-center portion of the tank to allow for proper rinsing as well as providing a view for the KDA to inspect the tank for cleanliness.

• Tanks/Barrels must be cleaned by triple-rinsing or pressure-rinsing and allowed to dry. (Handle rinsate in an approved manner).

• Once the tanks are properly rinsed, one or more holes must be drilled in the bottom of the tank to eliminate the useful life of the tank.

• Tanks must be clean and dry before the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is to be contacted to visually inspect and tag the tanks.

• Contact the Division of Environmental Assistance at 1-800-205-6543 to schedule an appointment for the tanks to be inspected and tagged with an official KDA tag.

• Once the tanks are officially tagged they are then ready to be transported and stored at an approved regional short-term storage facility.