Hazardous Waste Disposal Service Articles on Environmental XPRT

Hazardous waste and not, Baioni-Dicatech system

The identification, characterization and restoration of contaminated areas now represent a big environmental issue, both at European and national level. In the major industrialized countries the issue of contaminated land has come out in all its gravity in the late seventies when, against a widespread awakening of environmental consciousness, important pollutions events emerged. Consequently, in ...

Aug. 4, 2015

By Baioni Crushing Plants Spa

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 ...

Mar. 27, 2010

By CETCO Energy Services

Management of Hazardous Wastes

' Management of hazardous waste is a growing concern in many countries. The long-term impacts and costs of improper disposal can be very high and the emphasis must be on prevention. A comprehensive management system should include (i) policies, institutions and effective regulations and (ii) adequate and acceptable disposal facilities (either public or private). This note outlines the key ...

Jan. 1, 1997

By The World Bank

Fluid Waste Management and Disposal Practices

Prior to the early 80s and the introduction of AIDS into our society, infection control practices were designed almost exclusively to protect the patient from developing a nosocomial infection - an infection acquired after admission to the hospital. Protocols were focused on protecting the patient, with little or no ...

Jan. 1, 2004

Fluid waste management and disposal practices

Prior to the early 80s and the introduction of AIDS into our society, infection control practices were designed almost exclusively to protect the patient from developing a nosocomial infection an infection acquired after admission to the hospital. Protocols were focused on protecting the patient, with little or no emphasis on the health care workers potential to become infected. Hepatitis B has ...

Apr. 28, 2014

By SorbTech, a subsidiary of Enviromart Industries, Inc.

Hazardous Waste Management

In today’s environment, there is a need for efficient Hazardous Waste Management (HWM) to manage the transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of huge quantity of generated Hazardous Waste (HW) from industrial and commercial facilities as well as from smaller household sources as they can also pose an immediate and significant threat to environment and personnel. This article ...

Apr. 4, 2014

By EnviroChem Services (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.

Deep in the Dumps? How municipalities can avert a waste disposal crisis

Municipalities across Canada are looking for economical and environmental methods to improve their waste management diversion methods. Some are scrambling to assess and extend landfill disposal capacity and others are trying to dramatically increase their diversion rates. Many are initiating a combination of strategies. Canada's largest city has arguably received the most attention with regard to ...

Jan. 1, 2003

By HazMat Management - part of Ecolog Group Publications

Fluid waste management and disposal practices - industrial hygiene news

Prior to the early 80s and the introduction of AIDS into our society, infection control practices were designed almost exclusively to protect the patient from developing a nosocomial infection - an infection acquired after admission to the hospital. Protocols were focused on protecting the patient, with little or no emphasis on the health care worker’s potential to become infected. ...

May 12, 2010

Mitsubishi corporation - Spent Potliner (SPL) hazardous waste treatment - Case Study

The Challenge Spent Potliner (SPL) is generated in the primary production of aluminium and worldwide is estimated to rise at a rate of over 500,000 tonnes per year. The SPL waste contains concentrations of cyanide and fluoride and gives off noxious and flammable gases when in contact with moisture. Unless carefully handled, these contaminants readily "leach" into the surrounding soils and ...

Mar. 16, 2016

By Tetronics (International) Limited

Guidance on Hazardous Waste Rules Issued Amid Delays to New Regime

Technical guidance on how to interpret the new EU definition of hazardous waste has been published by the Environment Agency to help industry navigate a course through a bewildering range of semi-implemented EU law. 1 The new system, soon to replace the UK's 'special waste' regime, will significantly increase the range of wastes falling under special controls, but regulations paving the way for ...

Jan. 1, 2003

By Environmental News and Data Services (ENDS)

SGS Informs on Persistent Organic Pollutants and Hazardous Waste Management in Greece

On 25 September 2014, the European Commission (1) announced that it is asking the European Union Court to fine Greece for inadequate management of hazardous waste. Greece Inadequate Management of Hazardous Waste The fine is EUR 14,904,736 and a daily penalty payment of EUR 72,864 until Greece fulfills its obligations. The hazardous waste ...

Dec. 30, 2014

By SGS

New Jersey natural gas reduces risks and saves time managing waste disposal shipments

New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) was founded more than 50 years ago and serves nearly half a million customers in four counties of The Garden State. The company has earned the public's trust through its strong service record and its commitment to full compliance with state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. One of its ongoing challenges in this arena is the shipping and ...

Nov. 17, 2008

By IHS

Pharmaceutical and Medical Sector Waste Review Service

Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants generate a variety of waste streams throughout the production, supply and organisational processes. While the day-to-day activities are similar from one plant to the next, the actual processes used in pharmaceutical manufacturing ...

Jun. 12, 2013

By GPT Waste Management Ltd

Why the oil industry must take heed of new landfill directive # m governing hazardous wastes

With the 16th July 2004 being the red-letter day forthe oil and energy industry. John Harrison, Managing Director. Surface Active Solutions Ltd. believes the industry faces problems with hazardous waste disposal unless it acts quickly, This day sees a tightening of the UK laws on 'special/hazardous' wastes. To give it its technical specification, 'the ban on co-disposal of waste pursuant to the ...

Jun. 1, 2004

By SAS Environmental Services Ltd

Waste not, want not

Consultant Andy Ive considers solutions which not only comply but also enhance the environmental profile of today’s industrial companies. Until recently the prevailing perception in many industries, particularly those operating in emerging market areas has been that waste is an unwelcome inconvenience. The primary infrastructure of most companies was fundamentally not designed to deal with waste ...

Apr. 1, 2009

By Ive Design

Waste Management Overview

Introduction Our Nation has entered an era in which, as a result of changing world conditions, nuclear weapons production is receiving less attention while the public is expressing increasing concern about protecting human health and preserving the quality of our environment. In response to this national concern, the Department of Energy (DOE) has made waste cleanup and environmental restoration ...

Jan. 1, 1997

By U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Evolution of Disposal Cell Cover Design Used for Uranium Mill Tailings Long-Term Containment

ABSTRACT Technology used to design protective covers overlying hazardous and low-level radioactive waste cells evolved significantly during the course of the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project. Our country's operational experience in long-term containment of hazardous and radioactive wastes has been gained primarily through efforts expended by the UMTRA Project administered ...

Jan. 1, 1999

By Weston Solutions, Inc

Principles of Waste Avoidance and Utilization

The minimization of wastes requiring disposal is increasingly important as available disposal options become more and more constrained, and particularly as more substances enter everyday use which are not readily decomposed in the natural environment and which can present long term hazards. This note sets out some basic principles for waste minimization in industrial processes, where ...

Jan. 1, 1997

By The World Bank

Why waste management

Since 1973 we are a part of environmentally friendly and economical shredding systems for all types of waste. Since 1973 MERCODOR GmbH Sondermaschinenbau KG (Special Products), Frankfurt/Main, The company’s shredding systems are used for the reduction of waste volume in various commercial and industrial applications, including hotels, hospitals, commercial kitchens and cruise ...

May 1, 2013

By MERCODOR GmbH Sondermaschinenbau KG

Environmental Sensors in Waste Management

Issue: As part of an increasing sentiment among European consumers that environmental protection is important, concern about the impact of landfill is growing. Sensor technology makes it possible to measure and control inputs to landfill sites and pollutants arising from them. However, the exploitation - or uptake - of such technology has been lower than expected in the waste management sector. ...

Jan. 1, 1999

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