Hazardous waste that is mismanaged not only poses a serious threat to the environment and human health but to the integrity of your company. Maintaining a hazardous waste management program can beRead More…
Storing waste materials incorrectly can be dangerous, even fatal, with the potential of causing leaks, fires, or environmental contamination. To protect the environment while continuing to encourage recycling hazardous waste, EPA hasRead More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for facilities to abide by to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. One standard within 29 CFR 1910.1450 is referred to asRead More…
Other than generating hazardous waste, many companies also generate electronic waste or “e-waste” but may not know it. Those computers you purchased from the big box stores have components to them thatRead More…