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Mini-Guide for Industrial Waste Management

Mini-Guide for Industrial Waste Management

Feb 3, 2025

Managing industrial waste effectively is critical for regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and workplace safety. From identifying hazardous waste to ensuring proper transportation and disposal, businesses must follow EPA regulations to mitigate risks and avoid fines. This mini-guide outlines the essential steps for industrial waste management, including waste classification, generator categories, on-site storage, and off-site disposal best practices. Whether you’re a small quantity generator (SQG) or handling large-scale hazardous materials, having a strategic waste management plan ensures compliance and operational efficiency. Learn how to streamline your waste disposal process today! 🚛♻️

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Waste Management Requirements for Pharmaceutical Waste

Waste Management Requirements for Pharmaceutical Waste

Dec 13, 2023

Is everyone in your medical facility or pharmacy familiar with the laws regarding pharmaceutical waste management and disposal processes? While most pharmaceutical waste is generated by hospitals and pharmacies, pharmaceutical waste in any healthcare scenario presents a unique set of challenges due to the complexity of its varied waste stream and evolving understanding of its impact on human health and the environment.

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Does Your Facility Require Regulated Medical Waste Disposal?

Does Your Facility Require Regulated Medical Waste Disposal?

May 11, 2021

Substances that are considered regulated medical waste (RMW) don’t always come from “obvious” sources like hospitals and clinics. Instead, there are many RMW generators that are less obvious, such as drug stores, dental offices, and funeral homes. So does your facility generate a regulated medical waste? This article well give you the answers to help decide.

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Waste Management Requirements for Pharmaceutical Waste

Waste Management Requirements for Pharmaceutical Waste

Jan 23, 2019

Relatively new to the waste management arena, pharmaceutical waste presents a “new frontier” for hazardous waste collection and disposal. Most often generated by hospitals and pharmacies, pharmaceutical waste presents a unique set of challenges due to the complexity of its varied waste stream and evolving understanding of its impact on human health and the environment. 

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How Hazardous Waste Compliance is Monitored

How Hazardous Waste Compliance is Monitored

Nov 29, 2017

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) covers basic management standards for hazardous waste generators. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), includes hazardous waste collection, treatment, and transportation guidelines. The RCRA establishes proper hazardous waste management, with the goal of protecting human health and the environment while also curtailing intrusive or adverse impacts on daily businesses operations. 

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Complying with Hazardous Waste Regulations

Complying with Hazardous Waste Regulations

Oct 18, 2017

The number of industries generating hazardous waste covers everything from large manufacturing facilities to small “mom-and-pop” businesses, but regardless of size, every hazardous waste generator must comply with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory guidelines, as well as any other federal, state, or local laws. Failure to comply with the relevant statutes and guidelines could result in penalties, fines, and other legal liabilities.  

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