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Hazardous Waste Disposal for Rarer Classes of Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste Disposal for Rarer Classes of Hazardous Waste

All hazardous waste poses dangers to the environment, animals, and people that come in contact with it, and this waste stream requires special hazardous waste disposal steps. However, there are some less common classes of hazardous waste that are particularly dangerous, and people creating, handling, storing, or disposing of this waste need to be aware of the extra precautions that should be taken to be fully safe and legally compliant. With that in mind, the following are some less common classes of hazardous waste and how to safely dispose of them.  

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Build an Effective Hazardous Waste Disposal Program for Pharmacies

Build an Effective Hazardous Waste Disposal Program for Pharmacies

Pharmacies produce a variety of waste types, and it’s imperative that they give forethought and planning to their hazardous waste disposal programs. Without that careful thought and consideration, pharmacies could find themselves out of compliance with federal and state laws, which brings with it a laundry list of potential consequences. The best course of action, therefore, is to thoroughly learn what’s required of you as a pharmacy and then reach out to reputable, experienced hazardous waste disposal companies to take care of those waste management needs.  

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Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Your School: 4 Important Steps

Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Your School: 4 Important Steps

If you are in charge of your university or school’s hazardous waste stream, it’s incredibly important you have a sound and legally compliant hazardous waste management plan. Depending on the severity of the offense, noncompliance brings with it any number of unpleasant consequences, from fines to loss of university accreditation to legal action. With that in mind, the following provides an overview of the steps involved in creating and following a fully compliant plan.  

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Hazardous Waste Disposal: What Georgia Manufacturers Must Know

Hazardous Waste Disposal: What Georgia Manufacturers Must Know

If your Georgia-based manufacturing facility requires hazardous waste disposal, safely and legally complying with all those associated laws can be confusing. Luckily, there are plenty of waste management companies that can walk you through this process step by step. You just need to make sure you’re working with the right company because the extra experience and knowledge can end up saving you a lot of time and hassle!  

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Beware of Inexpensive Hazardous Waste Removal Companies

Beware of Inexpensive Hazardous Waste Removal Companies

If you generate hazardous waste in your industry, it’s vitally important that you choose from your potential hazardous waste removal companies carefully. Jumping at the lowest price could have big ramifications for you—financial and otherwise. After all, when you generate hazardous waste, you assume cradle to grave liability, and if you choose to work with a less-than-reputable hazardous waste disposal company, you could still be liable for anything unsafe that occurs involving your waste.  

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Hazardous Waste Disposal and Manufacturers: What You Need to Know

Hazardous Waste Disposal and Manufacturers: What You Need to Know

Proper hazardous waste disposal is incredibly important to any manufacturer. Especially as the laws regarding correct hazardous waste treatment become even stricter and more stringently enforced, failure to comply with these legal requirements will carry increasingly severe consequences. If you’re at all uncertain about the correct way to go about disposing of your hazardous waste, reach out to a reputable hazardous waste disposal company to get yourself educated and informed—and hopefully avoid those penalties.  

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RCRA Regulations: What Your Waste Management Company Should Know

RCRA Regulations: What Your Waste Management Company Should Know

RCRA regulations are a complex area within hazardous waste management, so it’s vitally important you’re working with a waste management company that has a thorough understanding of the intricacies of those laws. If you’re at all confused by current RCRA law, use the following as a general guide to brush up on the basics of what you need to know.  

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Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide

If your clinic or medical facility produces any hazardous medical waste, you probably already realize there are specific rules and legal regulations that dictate how that waste needs to be handled. If you’re confused or unclear about even one of these steps, read the following list carefully. If you still feel you need guidance or want help with any given step, contact your local hazardous waste removal companies for more personalized information.  

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Hazardous Waste Disposal in Atlanta: Why Choose a Full-Service Company

Hazardous Waste Disposal in Atlanta: Why Choose a Full-Service Company

Proper hazardous waste disposal is an essential part of your Atlanta-based company’s waste management system. If you do produce this type of waste and haven’t yet selected from your local hazardous waste management companies, consider going with a full-service company. These can provide a number of benefits to you and your business.  

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Atlanta Hazardous Waste: Important Tips for Disposing of RCRA Metals

Atlanta Hazardous Waste: Important Tips for Disposing of RCRA Metals

When people think of hazardous waste, they often imagine large containers bubbling over with oozing, neon sludge, but hazardous waste actually comes in many different forms and categories. One such lesser-known category is RCRA metals. There are eight of them, and if you suspect your Atlanta business, manufacturing plant, or property has this kind of contamination, you will need to get in contact with a reputable local hazardous waste management company to correctly identify and then subsequently deal with that issue.

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