hazardous waste disposal Articles
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Hazardous waste disposal in the UK
Custom and practice have exerted a powerful influence on waste management in the UK. A notable feature is the role of local government, which remains dominant despite expanding legislation and the increasing technical complexity of waste management. The private sector has long had a major role in the transporting and disposal of hazardous waste. The Environmental Protection Act of 1990 ...
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National Solid Waste Demonstration Project Based on Harden’s Shredding Technologies
Recently, a major national solid waste demonstration project has been successfully operated. This project is a solid waste processing center at Xiaogan, which was invested, constructed, and operated by CHINA ENFI, as well as the intelligent demonstration project for ENFI. The project covers an area of 78,800 square meters, with a design scale of 30,000 tons/year for the disposal of hazardous ...
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Hazardous waste disposal in Germany: a case study of the site in Billigheim, Baden-Wurttemberg
The disposal of hazardous waste is a very critical issue. It is associated with many risks. Efforts are made to minimise these by consistent legislation and by proper treatment of the waste. The goal of a hazardous waste disposal site, as described in this paper, is to ensure that hazardous waste is treated and disposed of in a way that does not harm human beings or the environment. To assure ...
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Reduction of economic risks associated with the disposal of hazardous wastes in Hungary
Environmental risks are a growing public concern in Hungary. The threat of contaminated drinking water from abandoned and illegal hazardous waste disposal sites is receiving increased attention from citizens and from the environmental authorities. In respect to the problems of hazardous waste disposal, one of the most important objectives of Hungarian environmental policy is the enhancement of ...
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Hazardous waste Disposal Shredder for Sale
Hazardous waste can refer to a number of materials that need to be prepared for burial or incineration. These can include aerosols, paints, solvents, and other types of waste from chemical, cosmetic, and metallurgical industries. In order to expertly shred this type of waste, the equipment must be durable enough to handle large loads while reliable enough to operate in accordance with the ...
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Integrated Geophysics: EMI and ReMi surveys at a hazardous waste landfill
PROJECT: EMI and ReMi surveys at a closed hazardous waste disposal site LOCATION: The Dalles, Oregon PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Designed and performed a 5-ft spaced EMI survey in tandem with ReMi surveys at a closed 8-acre waste disposal site. The goals of this integrated geophysical investigation were to 1) detect landfill boundaries, 2) identify locations of buried metallic debris / drums and 3) to ...
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The Renovation Project of Changsha Hazardous Waste Disposal Center was Completed
In order to relieve the pressure of hazardous waste disposal in the whole Hunan Province, Changsha Hazardous waste Disposal Center has added a 100 tons/day hazardous waste incineration disposal line. With the original incineration line of 65 tons/day, the total disposal capacity is up to 165 tons/day, making it the largest hazardous waste disposal center in Hunan Province. In this way, the ...
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Physico-chemical characteristics of leachate from a common hazardous waste disposal facility in South India
Variations in the characteristics of leachate from the landfill of a Common Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) in South India was analysed in terms of pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Electrical Conductivity (EC), COD, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, total alkalinity, chlorides, sulphates and selected heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr+6, Zn and Ni). The leachate ...
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Bardstown, Kentucky - industrial cleaning; on-site laboratory case study
After years of operation serving the auto parts industry, this zinc and chrome plating plant in Bardstown, Kentucky closed several years ago. It was comprised of three three main plating lines, and it was a mess. Extensive contamination, particularly chrome and acid residue, was present in the plant. In some places sludge on the floor was several inches thick. One of the major challenges we ...
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Heavy Metals in Soil: Treat with Blastox
What are Heavy Metals in Soil? The EPA requires a Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test to determine if the heavy metals in soil needs to be managed as hazardous or non-hazardous waste. Soils exhibiting hazardous characteristics need to be disposed of at a facility permitted for that material at a high cost. Soils treated in the field prior to off-site disposal can be rendered ...
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How to Deal With Hazardous Waste?
At present,hazardous waste is a facing an increasingly serious environmental problem .so the mainstream of industrial waste disposal methods: curing landfill, biochemical method, incineration disposal method. Other hazardous waste disposal methods include high temperature steam sterilization, microwave, plasma incineration, pyrolysis incineration, wet air oxidation, advanced biology, alkali metal ...
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Firing Range Remediation
What is Firing Range Remediation? This discussion includes some key characteristics affecting potential firing range remediation as well as recommended best practices. Firing Range Remediation Design Parameters for Effective Lead Management Managing Lead Environmental Impact at Operating Ranges Site Specific Considerations for Operating and Closed Facilities Recommended Best ...
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Solvent Recycler for The Canyon Creek Cabinet Company - Case Study
Challenge How to eliminate hazardous waste while ensuring compliance with existing hazardous waste disposal legislation Solutions Due to volumes of Acetone used per month, Canyon Creek decided to purchase the SR180 model. Benefits Able to save over $ 36 000 annually in waste disposal costs Able to reduce solvent purchases by over $42 000 annually Able to generate additional profit by ...
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High technology comes to Hazardous waste disposal – Case Study
Skyrocketing hazardous waste disposal costs for the USC/ Division, of C.R. Bard, Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts led them to a high technology solution. USC/, a medical products manufacturer that develops and produces angioplasty catheters, had seen its solid hazardous waste disposal costs rise to almost $500 per 55- ga/lon drum, excluding costs associated with inplant storage, handling, and ...
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Rapid analysis of risk assessment using developed simulation of chemical industrial accidents software package
The environmental consequences are defined as consequences of accidental release of hazardous substances to the natural environment. This release can lead to many hazards depending on the material stored. The consequences of these hazards to the environment are widespread and have significant importance to human communities living in the surroundings. The mathematical models are extremely useful ...
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Potential environmental hazards of non–rechargeable electric torch wastes in Nigeria
This study assessed the material and chemical compositions and methods of disposal of end–of–life non–rechargeable electric torches (EOLNETs). Thirty EOLNETs of ten different models were collected in Lagos, Nigeria. Total heavy metals in plastic and PWB components of the samples were determined using CPSC–CH–1002–08 and EPA 3050B methods. Questionnaires were distributed to 200 unselected ...
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Multiple Odor Problems - One Solution - Rainbow Disposal Company case study
Business OverviewRainbow Disposal Company is an employee-owned solid waste company located in Huntington Beach, California. The company employs more than 300 people and provides residential collections for about 70,000 homes in the vicinity, as well as collections for commercial entities such as apartments, businesses and industrial customers. The 20-acre Rainbow facility also provides for public ...
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Hazardous Waste Shredder Plant
Hazardous waste management is a challenging work, It is vital that the disposal of hazardous waste is both extremely safe and reliable. Shredding is an important step in hazardous waste management.AIShred manufacture hazardous waste shredders for hazardous waste shredding. Such as radioactive waste, steel drums containing hazardous materials or bacterially contaminated medical waste. Our ...
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Cameron international improves profitability, reduces new coolant purchases by recycling coolant with guardian system
Challenge Petroleum flow equipment manufacturer needs to reduce the cost of purchasing expensive coolants, improve the quality of existing coolant to ensure longer tool life and a quality finish of the end product. Customer Cameron International Industry Petroleum Flow Equipment Manufacturer Product Guardian Coolant Recycling System Business Benefits Realized Reduces new coolant purchases ...
By PRAB, Inc
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CETCO scores a perfect 10 with RM-10 - eliminating hazardous waste disposal
CETCO Oilfield Services’ Industrial Wastewater Treatment Division has over 30 years experience in treating industrial wastewater, helping clients meet compliance requirements and reduce costs. Additionally, CETCO Oilfield Services’ RM-10® flocculant has been successfully applied in the aerospace sector, turning a previously hazardous waste product into a delisted sludge. The aerospace facility ...
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