Meet The Facilities – East Liverpool

Meet the Facilities – East Liverpool
For manufacturers, it is becoming increasingly important to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials used or generated throughout production processes. Fortunately, there are methods to reduce environmental impacts such as reviewing operational procedures, identifying uses for materials that were once destined for disposal, or recovering energy to power other processes.

What We Do Best
Even after other options have been explored, waste materials may remain that require special handling and disposal technologies to protect human health and the environment. High-temperature incineration is one technology Heritage employs to properly manage certain types of hazardous waste generated.
With permits from Ohio and U.S. environmental agencies, Heritage operates a rotary kiln incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio, that simultaneously burns hazardous and non-hazardous solids, liquids, and ozone-depleting gases. This incineration facility provides our customers with a state-of-the-art, thermal waste destruction option, reducing hazardous waste to its base elements and decreasing the volume of hazardous waste going into landfills.

Capabilities and Infrastructure
The facility operates 24/7 with scheduled stoppages for maintenance. Here’s how it works:

• Chemical analysis – Before any waste can be accepted, customers must first complete a profile and provide a sample of the material, which undergoes a rigorous analysis in the facility’s on-site laboratory. The laboratory is among the most sophisticated in the industry, designed to the highest environmental standards. Only when the results correspond to the profile information and the facility’s regulatory permit requirements will the waste be scheduled for shipping.
• Acceptance – As a commercial facility, versatility is an important feature. Therefore, East Liverpool can accept materials shipped in any DOT-approved container, including tanker trucks, container trucks, and roll-off boxes. Upon arrival, a truck’s weight is recorded and the shipping documents are verified. A sample of the waste undergoes a second round of analysis to ensure the material conforms with the acceptance profile. Once confirmed, the material is off-loaded to the appropriate storage or processing area.
• Managing & monitoring – Waste materials are securely stored according to profile type and chemical compatibility. All storage areas are outfitted with fire protection and vapor recovery systems and are inspected twice daily. The facility is permitted to store waste up to one year prior to incineration.
  • Bulk solid waste is deposited into one of two enclosed tanks with a storage capacity of 1,500 cubic yards. Operators use an overhead crane to feed material into a chute that leads to the rotary kiln.
  • Bulk liquid waste is stored in the enclosed tank farm before it is pumped to the rotary kiln through a continuous loop system. The building’s 18 tanks have a combined capacity of 284,000 gallons. A four-step backup system prevents overfilling, contains any spills, and alerts operators to unexpected levels or pressures in the tanks.
  • Drums and containers are accepted in various sizes and materials that meet DOT requirements. Upon arrival, each container is given a bar-code, weighed, and placed into the warehouse. Technicians and operators employ an automated conveyor system to move the drums and containers from storage, to and from processing areas, to the rotary kiln.
  • Computerized monitors track the system’s activities and processes continuously in real time, 24 hours a day. The system will stop feeding waste to the kiln automatically if any operating parameters approach permitted limits. In addition to the layers of monitoring technology, employees are empowered to stop a job if it cannot be done safely and compliantly.

Safety and Compliance
Safe and Compliant or Not at All is our highest held core value. As such, we employ the most advanced and proven technologies and personnel training to ensure disposal is carried out to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technological requirements. Vice President of Operations, Paul Beauchemin, shared that “A strong safety culture is paramount for protecting workers from harm and preventing accidents that could lead to injuries. It also boosts employee morale and productivity, ultimately contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the plant operations.”
Incineration also presents an opportunity to harness the energy potential in steam that is recovered and converted to heat. Advanced emissions controls result in levels of air emissions that are far below the limits permitted by the U.S. and Ohio EPAs. Heritage’s rigorously analytical approach to thermal treatment means every step of the disposal process is transparent and fully accountable. Click here to learn more about how Heritage is lowering emissions and continuing sustainability initiatives.

Leadership Insight

Paul Beauchemin, Vice President of Operations
“I believe effective leadership involves fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement among workers. Strong leaders prioritize clear communication, strategic decision-making, and empowering their team to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.”

If you are interested in learning more about East Liverpool’s capabilities, incineration, or any additional information please fill out our contact us form.