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w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m M a y - J u n e 2 016 | V I N E YA R D & W I N E RY M A N A G E M E N T 6 3 nal review of how you're handling any hazardous waste with the update with the state." EXPERT HELP "There are ways to engage with regulators in a proactive way that can help minimize safety issues have been printed or are easily avail- able online. Such internal checks are a "first line of defense" against the "little problems that haunt some companies," says Beltrame. Beltrame and experts note there are several overlooked wastes that may be commonly tossed away when they should be treated as the hazardous wastes they are. Although large lead acid forklift bat- teries may be tracked and treated properly, NiCad and Lithium batter- ies for flashlights and smoke detec- tors may be forgotten. These "little things you don't think about," says Beltrame, such as, "Can you throw the broken calculator in the trash?" are no less important. Items often neglected, in addition to small bat- teries, include toner cartridges and fluorescent light bulbs, as are items flushed or disposed of via the sani- tary sewer or septic system. Liq- uids, including solvent, paints and cleaners, should be properly dis- carded as well. Parker notes that most states and the federal government desig- nate winery operations as food pro- cessing facilities, which requires regular water testing. It's a good idea, she says, to "time your inter- and reduce regulatory compliance risks," says Gelardi. Most states have numerous resources, such as through universities and university extensions, as well as on the state agencies' websites. Beltrame says the state of Minnesota is a good example. States may offer material handling fact sheets or compliance Environmental consultant Robert Beltrame emphasizes the importance of keeping track of often neglected, small items such as batteries. Everything you need to make your very best. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K RW-WBM-111814.pdf 1 11/18/14 1:41 PM