A hazardous waste generator is any person(s) who produce a hazardous waste that falls under definitions of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
In Top 11 Hazardous Waste Management Violations – Part I, we began discussing hazardous waste violations, and you learned what the top 5 most common violations are within the hazardous waste industry. Let’s jump right in with violation #6. 6.
There are many requirements that revolve around containers storing hazardous wastes. People often remember that there are specific ways to handle hazardous wastes (even if they are not qualified to do so) but proper storage often gets overlooked.
From a business standpoint, facilities are always looking for ways to cut costs. You may think, “if we got licensed we could transport hazardous materials ourselves and save on costs.
In March we began discussing how to be Ready for an EPA Inspection. Unless you have ever been audited by the EPA, you may not know what an EPA environmental audit is, what goes into an environmental audit, or who completes the environmental audit.
Did you know on average, each person in the United States produces an average of 4lbs of household hazardous waste each year? It is a common thought to believe that the “small” amount of hazardous household waste each individual produces makes such a m…
In 2015 Congress amended the FCPIA Act of 1990. This change has required the EPA and OSHA to increase their civil monetary penalties. Some of these penalties have increased to over $51,000 per violation.
Ever walked into a schoolroom and smelled odors not common at home? Or maybe you opened a closet at the office and saw a trash pile of assorted containers? You ask yourself “Why weren’t these thrown out with the regular trash?” Or maybe you didn’t …
