hazardous waste classification Articles
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Properties and Behavior of Nonhalogenated SVOCs
Subsurface contamination by nonhalogenated SVOCs potentially exists in four phases: Gaseous phase: contaminants present as vapors in saturated zone. Solid phase: contaminants adsorbed or partitioned onto the soil or aquifer material in both saturated and unsaturated zones. Aqueous phase: contaminants dissolved into pore water according to their solubility in both saturated and unsaturated ...
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Properties and Behavior of Halogenated SVOCs
An important consideration when evaluating a remedy is whether the compound is halogenated or nonhalogenated. A halogenated compound is one onto which a halogen ion(e.g., fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) has been attached. The nature of the halogen bond and the halogen itself can significantly affect performance of a technology or require more extensive treatment than for nonhalogenated ...
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Best practices in hazardous waste management
Environmental regulations in.the u.s. place the burdenof properly managing and disposing of hazardouswaste on the companies that generate the, waste. These companies bear significant liability-whiChcan be mitigated,but never entirely eliminated. The consequencesof mismanaging hazardous waste include substantialfinancial penalties and severe damage to an organization'spublic image. Fortunately, ...
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Hazardous Waste Generation in Selected European Countries: Comparability of Classification Systems and Quantities
Executive summary Background & methodology The purpose of this report is to review existing data on hazardous waste for the period 1993-1996 and to try to improve the comparability of the data. The report has been prepared by the European Topic Centre on Waste (ETC/W) as part of the work programme of the European Environment Agency (EEA). Austria, Denmark and Ireland are included in ...
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Demystifying Waste Classification Codes
To help ensure the safe destruction of the waste we generate, it must be classified. In line with the List of Waste (LoW) – a legal system used for classifying waste and identifying if it is hazardous – there are a set of assessments, procedures and codes to follow to correctly classify waste according to regulation. Three steps must be followed when considering each piece and type ...
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Questions and answers about oil and gas wastewater spills
Nearly 3 million gallons of briny water generated by crude oil production has leaked from a North Dakota pipeline and reached two creeks, making it the biggest spill of this type of wastewater since the state's Bakken formation oil boom began in 2006. Here are some questions and answers about oil and gas saltwater spills: Q: What does this liquid consist of, and where does it come from? A: ...
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Managing compliance: Going beyond ‘Be Prepared’
The recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have prompted companies around the globe to re-examine their emergency response strategies. While some companies have comprehensive emergency response strategies in place, others just now are taking the steps necessary to review possible threats, analyze potential impacts and create expanded versions of their existing plans. If a company ...
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Stocks up on 3E’s Environmental Regulatory Compliance Solutions
Background Headquartered in Westborough, MA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading operator of membership warehouse club stores in the Eastern United States. The Company currently operates over 200 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida and employs more than 25,000 team members. Challenges As a large retailer, BJ’s faces many unique safety and environmental compliance ...
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Bio Hazardous Waste and Incineration
20 to 25 percent of the total waste generated by healthcare establishments is regarded as hazardous and may create a variety of health and environmental risks if not managed and destroyed in an appropriate manner. With the large number of health care facilities and hospitals increasing all around the globe, hazardous waste management and disposal is becoming a serious problem. What Is Bio ...
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