Companies or institutions that generate, accumulate or ship any type of hazardous waste are required to properly label the containers holding the material with hazardous waste stickers to inform and protect handlersRead More…
Acids and bases are commonly found across many industrial applications, but it’s important to remember that they are considered hazardous waste and should be handled with care. Both classified as Class 8Read More…
Hazardous materials can be dangerous if not handled with extreme care. Caution should go two-fold for shipping these materials, whether shipped by air, ground, or sea. There are various requirements that needRead More…
It’s a new-age question: what to do with old electronics? Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is considered to be one of the leading sources of toxic waste in the United States.Read More…
Industrial waste is any residual or unwanted material generated from industrial processes or operations. There are varying types of industrial waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous, that can be detrimental to the environmentRead More…
Like any hazardous waste material, flammable solids have the potential to cause danger if not properly managed. Defined as any solid that begins the process of combustion when exposed to an igniter,Read More…
When it comes to rules and regulations, hospital hazardous waste is considered to be just like any other industrial waste in the eyes of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Proper management, transportationRead More…
Toxic waste management violations are not only dangerous to workers who handle waste, but can also impact the well-being of your company. Regular inspections are common for companies that handle hazardous waste,Read More…
No one anticipates a hazardous spill, but the possibility still exists wherever hazardous materials are used, transported or stored. Rarely is an accident of that degree expected, but it’s essential to haveRead More…
Radioactive materials, also known as Class 7 Hazardous Waste, is highly dangerous to the environment and all forms of life, making it especially important that this type of waste is managed properly.Read More…