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Hazardous Waste Generators: Guide to Waste Disposal Companies

As a hazardous waste generator, it is your organization’s responsibility to ensure waste is properly disposed of. Any hazardous waste not handled according to regulations can result in detrimental consequences to your business.

4 Negative Health Effects of Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste can be a serious threat – although regulations exist, the risk of contamination still occurs if it’s not properly managed, leading to inevitable consequences posed to humans and wildlife.

Cannabis Extraction & the Production of Hazardous Waste

Cannabis extracts or cannabis concentrates are extracted from the cannabis plant using either a solvent method or solvent-free method. Methods that use a solvent will always produce hazardous waste as a byproduct of THC or CBD extraction.

Consequences of Incorrectly Managing Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste that is mismanaged not only poses a serious threat to the environment and human health but to the integrity of your company.

Requirements of a Hazardous Waste Storage Area Design

Storing waste materials incorrectly can be dangerous, even fatal, and can cause leaks, fires, or environmental contamination. To protect the environment while continuing to encourage recycling hazardous waste, EPA has developed regulations for hazardous wa…

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.

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.

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.

What is a Waste Stream Profile?

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.