UPSTREAM IN-PLANT SERVICES

Large industrial manufacturers face enormous pressures to operate efficiently and profitably while staying compliant with local, state and federal environmental regulations. Waste Management's Upstream Services can be a great benefit to companies that need to optimize their waste disposal, transportation and recycling operations by providing on-site expertise, advice and guidance.

UPSTREAM SPECIALISTS - UPSTREAM SERVICES

Waste Management's In-Plant Services program provides businesses with on-site waste professionals who specialize in minimizing the cost and environmental impact of industrial waste streams. They're supported by the nation's largest network of collection, disposal and recycling facilities, making each Waste Management Upstream representative a single point-of-contact for all waste service needs. Experts in environmental regulations, recycling and conservation technologies, Waste Management Upstream personnel routinely serve on environmental committees, bringing specialized insight to the decision-making process.

WASTE MANAGEMENT UPSTREAM SERVICES INCLUDE:

	Management of the collection, treatment, transportation and disposal of solid, special and hazardous wastes
	Waste stream identification, profiling, manifesting and labeling
	Development, implementation and cost coordination of waste minimization programs
	Equipment optimization
	Consolidation of waste profiles to improve waste identification and handling
	Bulking of drummed wastes to reduce transportation and disposal costs
	Finding alternative uses for waste products to remove them from the disposal stream
	Assessment of opportunities for recycling solid wastes
	Right-sizing of services
	Consolidating billing into a single monthly invoice
	Providing Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) support
	Annual volume reporting
	Management of third-party vendors
	Indemnification from liabilities

STREAMLINE DATA MANAGEMENT
Waste Management's Streamline data management program provides a vital mechanism for measuring and tracking all aspects of an industrial waste stream. Streamline gives the concise data needed to pinpoint changes in a waste stream and monitor potentially costly trends. As a management tool, Streamline also allows Waste Management to project scenarios that can reveal untapped efficiencies in a company's operation. This specialized program helps organize and maintain the proper paperwork for profiling, tracking shipments, recycling and disposal, as well as the information needed for accurate reporting and manifesting.

SUCCESS STORIES

» Alcoa
» Chevron USA

For more information on Waste Management Upstream services and the benefits In-Plant Services can bring to your company visit www.wmupstream.com