Temarry’s Export Process

All of the requirements to legally export your hazardous waste to Mexico have already been completed by Temarry. The authorization process started with a Notice of Intent sent to EPA per the requirements of 40 CFR 262 Subpart E. An Acknowledgement of Consent (AOC) has been granted to Temarry by the EPA. A copy of the AOC will accompany each export and become part of the export package.

For the generator, the process from this point is very similar to sending waste to any other facility in the United States. These are the steps:

1. Your Service Company will assist you in completing a Waste Profile. This is the generators description of what the waste is. It will be signed by the generator or their representative. Your Service Company will submit the profile to Temarry for approval. Approval process typically takes 3-5 days but can be faster if needed.
2. After approval, an Acceptance Letter (AL) will be sent to the Service Company. The AL will have the waste category code based on the profile information and a profile number issued by Temarry. The AL is signed and returned to Temarry.
3. A waste pick up can now be scheduled with the Service Company. The Service Company will prepare the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest or other appropriate shipping paper. This is the same Manifest used for all domestic shipments in the United States. The differences are that in block 14 it will say, “Primary Exporter: Temarry Recycling, Inc.” In block 16 the transporter will mark the “Export from U.S.” box and write in the appropriate Port of entry/exit. On the day of export the date will be filled in by the transporter. A shipping copy of the manifest will be left with the generator.
4. Typically, about 1 hour after the load clears U.S and Mexican Customs the load arrives at the Temarry facility located in Tecate, B.C., Mexico.
5. Within one day after the load is received each container is inspected and sampled according to Temarry protocol. For solid waste, technicians will do a visual inspection and probe. For liquid waste technicians will check specific gravity, pH and sludge content. Technicians will complete a Waste Categorization Report and send to Customer Service along with the manifest.
6. Customer Service will confirm that the waste conforms to the profile. Any discrepancies will be reported to the Service Company. Customer Service will apply the appropriate Handling Codes in block 19 and Designated Facility signature in block 20.
7. Generator copy of the Manifest will be sent directly to the generator mailing address listed on the manifest along with a Certificate of Recycling. Documents are sent to the Generator via USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Service Company will receive copies via email.
8. When generator receives copy of the Manifest with Facility signature the process is complete.