Transporting Hazardous Materials Archives

How Do You Ship Dangerous Goods Samples?

“What is considered a sample shipment of dangerous goods?” or “How do you ship samples of hazardous materials?” These are common inquiries we receive at MLI Environmental. A sample shipment of dangerous goods comprises small quantities of hazardous materials sent for testing, research, or quality control.

What You Need to Know About Safely Shipping Electric Bike Batteries

Shipping an electric bike battery presents its own set of unique challenges. The bikes are challenging enough to ship. They’re larger than a standard bike and bulky, with a weighty frame that makes for odd-sized packaging. Because of the motor and battery, the average electric bike weighs approximately 44 to 55 pounds, or 20 to 25 kilograms, about twice as much as a traditional bike.

Transportation and Disposal Requirements of Asbestos-Containing Materials

In Maine, asbestos removal regulations, including the transportation and disposal of asbestos-containing material (ACM) waste, are regulated by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. By law, ACM waste can only be transported to an approved landfill by a DEP-licensed “non-hazardous waste transporter.

10 Common Hazmat Shipping FAQs

Hazmat shipping companies specialize in all services related to the safe and compliant transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

“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.

5 Important Requirements for Hazardous Waste Drum Shipping Labels

A hazardous waste label is an important step when preparing a drum of harmful or dangerous goods for transportation. The specific intent of all hazardous waste labels is intended to communicate the specific hazards that the packaging may pose.

Hazardous Waste Manifest: What You Should Know

The hazardous waste manifest system was designed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to track the transit of hazardous waste from generator facilities where it was produced to off-site waste management facilities that can store, treat or dispose of the waste.

Hazardous Waste Q&A: Can You Ship Lithium Batteries?

Wondering if you can ship lithium batteries? Just take a look around any office, house, shop, or store. The answer, of course, is yes! Lithium batteries are shipped daily around the world. They are found everywhere and used to power everything from small electronic devices like pacemakers and smartphones to large vehicles like forklifts and citywide electric buses.

Packaging Hazardous Materials for Shipping: What You Should Know

When it comes to hazmat transportation, packaging hazardous materials for shipment is a crucial aspect of the process and is subject to regulatory requirements.

Best Practices for Shipping Hazardous Materials

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 set of rules and heavily regulated to ensure safety, beginning with those who are preparing the shipping.