Shipping hazardous materials is no easy task. Any type of material to be shipped—gas, liquid or solid—that can pose a danger to people, property, and the environment is governed by a setRead More…
Laboratories will always inevitably produce hazardous waste, which, if improperly managed, can lead to safety issues, damage to the environment, or even catastrophic accidents. By reducing the amount of waste generated andRead More…
Hazmat shipping papers are official documents that shippers prepare for carriers that provide critical information about the hazardous material being transported. Such papers serve as an official record of the material toRead More…
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…