Businesses that work with hazardous and non-hazardous wastes will always want to know which types of waste they’re handling. When you know what kind of waste you’re managing, you can determine what regulations must be followed when you work with,… Read More
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Steps Any Emergency Spill Response Plan Needs
If you ever experience a chemical spill around your business, you’ll want to respond to it as quickly as you can. Swift action against these spills is the best way to keep them contained, and if you’re going to respond… Read More
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Perks and Risks That Aboveground Tanks Have
Underground tanks have been used by many businesses over the years. However, certain variables, such as difficulty finding leaks, have convinced other businesses to opt for aboveground tanks instead. Each type of tank has its merits, and today, we’ll be… Read More
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Steps You Need to Take to Properly Address a Chemical Spill
Chemicals have all kinds of uses, but they can be incredibly dangerous if not handled properly. Sometimes, certain chemicals can even be lethal under certain circumstances. It’s important to know this now, considering how often chemicals get used in various… Read More
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Risks an Oil Spill Presents to Your Business
Some people may think that an oil spill will only be a concern if the spill is massive in scale. This is not the case. Even smaller oil spills can be dangerous, and if a company isn’t ready to contain… Read More
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How to Decide on a Hazardous Waste Transporter
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