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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Struggles That Come With Drug Waste Disposal
Prescription drugs get used by many Americans. With all of the drugs getting used, communities are struggling to handle the effects they have on people’s health, their finances, and the environment. One of the biggest concerns comes with how to… Read More
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Defining Universal Waste
Something that can be confusing when managing waste is classifying, which type of waste you’re handling. The type of waste in question will influence how it needs to be addressed. Among the different types of waste, universal waste is one… Read More
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What You Should Know About Vacuum Tankers
Vacuum trucks are used to provide crucial services to businesses that need to have materials removed from either overhead, underground, or even from a distance as well. It’s important to understand when it’s appropriate to have vacuum tankers help you… Read More
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Common Waste Management Myths
When it comes to disposing of business waste, there’s often more to it than you might expect. The way you dispose of materials may result in legal ramifications if done incorrectly. Additionally, you may be affecting your profit margin, your… Read More
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“Emptiness” Standards for Hazardous Waste Containers
Believe it or not, hazardous waste containers aren’t always as empty as they appear. Simply dumping the contents does not necessarily empty something. The EPA has standards that containers must follow in order to be considered truly empty. These standards… Read More
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Tips for Managing Waste from High School Chemistry Labs
Recently, high schools all across the U.S. have started to install high-tech chemistry labs. School districts everywhere are trying to combat lower test scores by providing better facilities in which to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. As… Read More
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6 Steps to Proper Medical Waste Disposal
Safely packaging medical waste is a key step in disposing of it properly. Whether it is a hospital or other medical facility, or even a business that deals in medical supplies, these and other facilities that handle medical waste need… Read More
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4 Hazardous Waste Tests You Need to Know
No matter how proactive you might be about your hazardous waste and storage practices, sooner or later you will find some of this material will be unknown. Whether due to a mistake with poor labeling, improper storage, or another reason,… Read More
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Pharmaceutical Waste Collection is Serious Business
When it comes to your pharmaceutical waste collection, you need a company that pays attention to detail. The strict regulations and specific requirements of this area led us to create an entire division dedicated to the needs of Life Science… Read More