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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.

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Hazardous Waste Label Requirements

The requirements surrounding hazardous waste labeling and shipping in the U.S. are governed by a complicated and extensive set of rules and regulations. Hazardous waste label requirements are just one of many important steps in safely handling and shipping hazardous waste.

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New Year Reviews for a Hazardous Waste Generator

What does a Generator need to review from last year? If you have yet to register through the e-Manifest system, it is highly recommended. Why? Because the receiving facility or TSDF is now uploading manifest information from the paper manifest and creating an electronic manifest. Therefore, the generator is not receiving a final paper copy back from the TSDF.

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Chemical Relocation and Laboratory Moves

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 Has your business or school location become outdated, too small, or expanding creating the need for a change in venue?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 be packaged and transported to a new location or off site for storage during renovations? There is often hazardous waste found during a chemical relocation or renovation.

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Transporting Hazardous Materials: Are You Qualified?

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 for commerce. There are special rules and regulations that need to be followed in order to ship in commerce.

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4 Ways the E-Manifest System Will Affect You As a Generator

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 recommended that two people are signed up as site managers to manage the site and be able to manage hazardous waste shipments. 2.

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Does Your Facility Have a Chemical Hygiene Plan?

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 as the Laboratory Standard, which was put in place to protect laboratory workers from being harmed by hazardous chemicals.

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Summer Break Projects in Your Facility

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 to switch out fluorescent lights. This is also a great time be to properly carry out a chemical inventory and chemical disposal.

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How to Handle “E-Waste”

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 that can be recycled, reused, or scraped. Everything that has a circuit board has a value for recycling.

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