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…
What does Certified mean? To understand what it means to be certified, we first need to know what the word certify means, which is “officially recognize (someone or something) as possessing certainRead More…
Chemical Relocation or Upgrading the Facility? Has your business or school location become outdated, too small, or expanding creating the need for a change in venue? Do you have chemicals to beRead More…
In day to day life, a person may have the opportunity to be transporting hazardous materials in their personal vehicle. This is okay only if it is household chemicals and not forRead More…
1. Generators need to register In order to initiate a hazardous waste shipment, the generator must register at RCRA info to register your site and create a user account. It is recommendedRead 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…
During the summer lull, your facility may have a scheduled shutdown or your school is free of students and other staff. These shutdowns are an excellent time to service equipment and toRead 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…
As of June 30th, 2018, The Environmental Protection Agency is establishing a new system for tracking hazardous waste shipments. This new system is known as the “e-Manifest” and its purpose is toRead More…