Are You Correctly Using the Hazardous Waste Manifest at Each Waste Pickup?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s hazardous waste manifest system was created to track hazardous waste from the time it leaves the facility where it was generated, until it reaches the off-site facility for storage, treatment, or disposal. The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is the form that is the key component of the system, and it helps […]
Ways to Be Sure Your Hazardous Waste Is Transported and Treated Properly
If your waste isn’t properly prepared, many waste service providers will not pick it up for transport. How can you be sure that it’s transported and treated following state and federal regulations? We’ve put together a list of things to look for to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations.
Are You Storing Your Hazardous Waste Too Long?
As a hazardous waste generator, you are responsible for the safe management of your waste before you ship it for disposal or recycling. This includes safe storage, safe treatment, preventing accidents, and responding to any emergencies as mandated by federal and state regulations.
Is Your Waste Generator Classification Correct?
The volume of hazardous waste that a generator produces in a calendar month determines which regulations apply to that generator. Let’s take a look at why it’s so important to make sure you know your proper classification and the regulations that apply to each category.
What is a Hazardous Waste Reduction Plan?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations establish the hazardous waste management standards for hazardous waste generators. RCRA was amended in 1984 to establish a national policy for waste minimization. More commonly referred to as waste reduction, this policy refers to source reduction and environmentally sound recycling of RCRA hazardous waste. According to the […]
Don’t Overlook These 13 Mixture and Derived-From Rule Exemptions
The entire hazardous waste identification process can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the definition of hazardous waste exclusions. We’ve put together this list to help you understand the “mixture” and “derived-from” rules and take advantage of ways to reduce your regulatory burden and hopefully, streamline waste management at your facility. Proper hazardous […]
Why You Should Take Hazardous Waste Handling Seriously
If you don’t take the management of hazardous waste at your facility seriously, there could be many risky situations as a result. All hazardous waste generators should follow preventive measures and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations. If not, generators could face these risks.
Training Your Hazardous Waste Personnel Must Take
Your hazardous waste personnel require training for proper hazardous waste management as well as emergency procedures for wastes handled at your facility.
How to Create an EPA Waste Profile
An EPA Hazardous Waste Profile is similar to the typical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that you’re used to working with at any industrial or manufacturing facility. The Hazardous Waste Profile is used to describe the chemical & material characteristics of a given type of solid/hazardous waste.
Five Steps to Properly Identify Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste disposal is one of the most important factors when it comes to handling your regulated waste. Here are five questions you can ask yourself in order to properly identify and manage your hazardous waste.