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Hazardous Waste Services
Many facilities receive fines for improper management of hazardous waste. These fines are often due to improper waste determination. Instead of making the determination on site, facilities will ship wastes to a central location for determination which bypasses the site determination requirements. These wastes regulated under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) can include pharmaceuticals, shampoos, cleaning agents and other chemicals. Hazardous waste also includes items that have been returned by customers such as nail polish, glue and other commonly used personal care products.
In addition, storage of wastes can be mismanaged. Many aspects of waste regulations, including storage, are determined by generator classification which includes Large Quantity Generator (LQG), Small Quantity Generator (SQG) or Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). When waste storage limits are met, if the waste is not transported for treatment, the facility risks moving to a higher generator classification, which results in increased regulations including documentation.
Determination
Help generators determine if the waste meets RCRA’s definitions of P-listed, F-listed or U-listed, or if it exhibits waste characteristics.
Storage
Implement a program with containment solutions that promote compliance with both EPA and DOT regulations on storage volumes and time limits.
Storage
Implement a program with containment solutions that promote compliance with both EPA and DOT regulations on storage volumes and time limits.
Treatment
Ensure regulatory-compliant treatment or recycling when applicable. In order to meet your facility’s cradle to grave responsibility, proof of final treatment is available for your records
Hazardous waste management programs for CESQG & SQG, such as:
- Retailers
- Retail Pharmacies
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Compounding Pharmacies
- Dental Offices
- Medical Offices
- Veterinarian Clinics
- Retail Clincis
- Schools and Universities