According to the EPA, a hazardous waste is either listed in one of the several lists prepared by the EPA, or, it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: ignitable, reactive, corrosive, ...

The United States ranks third when it comes to producing hazardous wastes. It creates 8.4 billion tons of waste each year. Worldwide, over 400 million tons of waste is made. Such astronomical amounts ...

As mentioned in December's "Composites & Compliance" column, 2005 is a good year to tidy up your facility's environmental compliance procedures. Proper management and disposal of hazardous waste is a ...

On August 31, 2015, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA” or the “Agency”) signed a proposed rule that would establish special management standards for pharmaceutical ...

Pharmaceutical manufacturers must stay compliant with changing regulations for hazardous waste disposal. Disposing of out-of-specification pharmaceuticals-especially controlled substances-comes with a ...

When the hazardous chemical(s) is ready to be picked-up, the following procedure must be followed: Respect the compatibility of hazardous waste content prior to mixing. For more information refer to ...

In order to determine proper handling procedures and disposal, a decision must be made regarding whether the chemical waste is a hazardous waste, or is otherwise regulated. Connecticut DEEP and ...