Waste Blanket Wash — Watch Out for Your Wash

Generally, most printers are classified as either a CESQG or a SQG because they do not generate significant quantities of waste. However, sheetfed presses with liquid automatic blanket wash systems have caused many printers to now be classified as LQGs.

In many instances, printers with these systems have experienced a dramatic increase in the volume of waste generated because of waste blanket wash which, at one time would have generated only several drums of waste blanket wash, are now generating 10 to 15 drums per month. Unfortunately, the printer only becomes aware of the change when the agency inspector shows up for a compliance inspection.