For companies that work with hazardous waste, you are responsible for properly handling and disposing of your waste. But handling everything on your own can sometimes be too much. Sometimes, the best way to manage your waste is to trust… Read More
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Going Over the Attributes of Listed Wastes
Wastes are labeled as hazardous wastes if it is found on at least one of four particular lists, which can be in the Code of Federal Regulations in title number 40. Those lists are the F, P, K, and… Read More
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Going Over the Attributes of Characteristic Wastes
A solid waste is defined to be a hazardous waste under one of two conditions. It’s either specified as a hazardous waste that is already known, or it has the traits necessary to be a hazardous waste. Among different wastes,… Read More
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Looking Forward to the Future of Hazardous Waste Disposal
We often wonder what the future will look like. Self-driving hover cars and trains that can go hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye might still be a little far off, but hazardous waste disposal and management will keep getting… Read More
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Classifying Hazardous Materials
Understanding the classification of hazardous waste is critical for almost any workplace. Regardless of whether you’re working in an office or a factory, it’s likely that there are hazardous materials in your facility that you and your staff need to… Read More
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What is P-Listed Hazardous Waste?
P-Listed waste is considered to be “acutely toxic” material. This means that the EPA defines it, more or less, as pure waste that is being disposed of. The chemical waste must have come from medication but was a component that… Read More
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Hazardous Material Classes
When you’re handling hazardous materials, it is essential that you know exactly what you are dealing with and the risks involved. By definition, hazardous materials are extremely dangerous, but there are nine different classes of hazardous materials that tell us… Read More
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Keeping Hazardous Materials Safe During a Flood
A flood can cause catastrophic damage. When you add hazardous materials to the equation, the risk goes up significantly. With all of the rain we’ve had recently, much of the East Coast has been dealing with flooding. Unfortunately, heavy rains… Read More
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Classifying Different Types of Hazardous Material
Before you can dispose of any hazardous material, you will need to know what you are dealing with first. There are nine different classes of hazardous materials, and each one is different enough that you can’t apply the same storage… Read More
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Planning for a Hazardous Material Emergency
You do everything you can to make sure your facility is as safe as possible. You hire all of the right people, and you make sure they have the proper training. You make sure all equipment and PPE are in… Read More