M3 Environmental LLC

M3 Environmental LLC was founded in 2005 as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) by Chris Gatward. The M3 team has been providing environmental consulting services to the greater Monterey area since 1995.

With over 40 years of collective industry experience, our professionals provide fast, safe and efficient inspection of your commercial or residential property.

Our specialists are trained and certified in the detection and remediation planning of bacteria, mold, asbestos, lead, air quality and noise and sound pollution. Learn More About Our Certifications & Affiliations

Hazardous Waste Mitigation Plan

If you are a builder, contractor or developer and are planning a construction or renovation project in the Monterey, California area, M3 Environmental LLC can advise and assist you in developing a Hazardous Waste Mitigation Plan that complies with both federal and California state requirements.

Dealing With Construction Or Demolition Waste

Having an overall waste management plan that reduces waste and minimizes the impact on landfills by removal of salvage for reuse or recycling is certainly advisable. It is critical to incorporate a plan for mitigating hazardous waste to comply with federal and state regulations and avoid significant fines and penalties.

Identifying Hazardous Waste

First, identifying hazardous waste is extremely important, and failure to do so can result in federal violations and fines. Types of hazardous waste commonly produced at construction or demolition sites include:

• Asbestos
• Lead
• Unused Paint
• Mercury Waste
• Solvent & Thinner
• Petroleum Products
• Unpunctured Aerosol Cans
• Fluorescent & Energy Saving Light Bulbs
• Septic Waste

Creating Your Plan

Your Hazardous Waste Mitigation Plan should include procedures for at least the following in preparing for and reducing hazardous waste:

• Solid Hazardous Waste
• Liquid Hazardous Waste
• Fuel & Hazardous Waste Storage
• Stormwater Management
• Hazardous Waste Disposal

While the project manager or general contractor is ultimately responsible for complying with government requirements, your emergency plan should also provide for training of all project personnel in recognizing hazardous wastes and responding appropriately to protect the environment and ensure safety.

Preventing Spills

Measures to prevent spills or curb the production of hazardous waste are recommended for inclusion in your Hazardous Waste Mitigation Plan. Careful handling and proper storage in labeled, dated and sealed containers kept covered during the rainy season can reduce the possibility of spills. To prevent hazardous waste buildup, your plan should include guidelines that comply with the federal requirements about the maximum amount contained in one storage facility, alternative storage, and transport using companies licensed by the state to dispose of and in some cases even recycle your hazardous waste.