In order to safely (and legally) transport hazardous waste, one of the many necessary procedures you must follow in order to do so is filling out a waste stream profile. Essentially, thisRead More…
25Jul/19
02Jul/19
RCRA Hazardous Waste Definitions: P, U, K, and F-Listed
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, also referred to as RCRA, was passed in 1976 as regulation for waste management. In the U.S. it is a federal law that requires hazardous wasteRead More…
11Jun/19
Hazardous vs. Non-Hazardous Waste Determination
Hazardous waste determination is an extremely important part of any manufacturing or industrial operations business. Confirming this determination allows you to understand the regulations that apply to your company and the specificRead More…
13May/19
Choosing the Right Hazardous Waste Containers
Best safety practices when managing hazardous waste are crucial to the wellbeing of employees, the environment, and ultimately, your business. Selecting the proper container to store and transport hazardous waste is theRead More…
15Apr/19
Properly Disposing of Aerosol Spray Cans
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that in the United States alone, manufacturing, chemical, and automotive plants account for more than 1.6 billion empty aerosol cans a year. That’s acres upon acresRead More…
18Mar/19
Lab Pack Regulations, Requirements, & Guidelines
Lab packing is the procedure of categorizing, inventorying, packaging, and disposing of small amounts of chemicals, toxics, and laboratory waste. Regulations surrounding packaging and hazardous waste label requirements are very strict andRead More…
26Feb/19
Disposing of Empty Chemical Containers
Labs, pharmacies, hospitals, healthcare providers, and even households use a variety of chemical-based products that generate hazardous chemical waste. How should you dispose of empty chemical containers is governed by environmental lawsRead More…
18Jan/19
Hazardous Waste Label Requirements
The requirements surrounding hazardous waste labeling and shipping in the U.S. is governed by a complicated and extensive set of rules and regulations. Hazardous waste label requirements are just one of theRead More…
15Jan/19
New Year Reviews for a Hazardous Waste Generator
As another year is over and a new one has begun, there are several things a hazardous waste generator should review, file, and maintain to start the year. In June 2018 theRead More…
20Dec/18
What Does It Mean to Be Certified?
What does Certified mean? To understand what it means to be certified, we first need to know what the word certify means, which is “officially recognize (someone or something) as possessing certainRead More…