Chemical & Hazardous Waste Disposal Archives

“Cradle-to-Grave” Hazardous Waste: 6 Responsibilities to Understand When Shipping Dangerous Goods

Cradle-to-grave hazardous waste management is a comprehensive regulatory program established by the EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The RCRA is a public law passed in 1976 that continues to provide a framework to manage hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste in the U.S properly.

How to Properly Dispose of Pool Chemicals

Learning or knowing how to properly dispose of pool chemicals is an important part of having a pool or hot tub, not only for the health of you, your family and friends but for the environment as well. Pool chemicals cannot simply be thrown out in the trash or into the recycling bin. Doing so can place many people at risk. If the chemicals spill or mix together, it may lead to serious consequences.

Are Acids More Dangerous Than Bases?

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 8 Corrosive Substances, they can eat away at other materials, causing damage to stone, metal and even human skin when coming into contact.

Industrial Waste 101: A Comprehensive Guide

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 environment if not handled properly.

Managing Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste in the Healthcare Industry

Disposing of pharmaceuticals or medications must be done carefully and meticulously. Some drugs are considered hazardous by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and disposal must be handled in a specific way to avoid the possibility of health or environmental impacts. Complying with the regulations of the EPA can be complicated and confusing, but there are resources to help guide you.

Where Does Hazardous Waste Go? 6 Types of Waste Disposal

In the hazardous waste business, one of the most commonly asked questions by customers is, “Where does this stuff go?” In the past, hazardous wastes were taken to landfills. In 1976, however, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was established and set up the framework for proper hazardous waste management.

Empty vs. RCRA-Empty: How RCRA Containers Differ

Normally, we’d consider a container one or the other: full or empty. However, if a container has been used to store hazardous waste products, the definition of “empty” changes drastically. Hazardous waste containers that are considered RCRA-empty are not subject to EPA regulations, so understanding the difference is essential to proper waste removal.

Negative Effects of Pouring Chemicals Down the Drain

We’ve all been there – using the drains in your home or business to instantly dispose of whatever substance you’re working with is extremely convenient. But when it comes to substances that are even remotely hazardous, you can unknowingly cause a great deal of harm by doing so.

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 acres of cans that must be dealt with responsibly by all parties. Pressurized cans cannot simply be tossed in landfills without dire environmental consequences.

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 laws that strictly regulate the disposal of such containers. The residue within empty chemical containers can pose a threat as hazardous waste if not treated properly.