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One of the most important aspects of managing waste is the safe disposal of hazardous materials. At Environmental Marketing Services, we specialize in providing hazardous waste disposal solutions that protect public health, safeguard the environment, and help our clients meet all necessary regulations. Our services cater to industries across the East Coast and Gulf Coast […]

The EPA or other state hazardous waste regulatory agencies enforce laws concerning how hazardous waste is disposed of. The Environmental Protection Agency encourages states to handle the main responsibility for putting hazardous waste programs into place. These programs can be implemented through authorization, implementation of the regulations, or state adoption. Title 40- Protection of the

Manufacturing plants, laboratories, hospitals, government agencies, and other facilities that use potentially hazardous chemicals can all benefit from using a lab pack service. While there have been strict regulations regarding the management of a lab pack service through the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR), and the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA), working with a waste

Medicines are vital to helping a person recover from an illness as well as a means to manage a chronic illness both in the healthcare systems and patient homes. Safe medication use includes proper pharmaceutical waste disposal methods for all unused medications. If proper pharmaceutical waste disposal management is in place, it will help protect

Toxic waste management is playing an increasingly important role in safeguarding the environment and public health. As industries across the East Coast and Gulf Coast generate hazardous and non-hazardous waste, the need for effective and compliant disposal practices becomes ever more critical.  Environmental Marketing Services (EMS) has established itself as a trusted leader in the

It is not always obvious where the sources of dangerous chemicals are in a school. Some of these dangerous materials include: – Shop or industrial arts classes where you find inks, degreasers, and more – De-icers, fertilizers, and pesticides – Health care equipment, such as mercury thermometers – Lab chemicals including bases, acids, salts, metals,

Proper management of hazardous waste is an important way to safeguard the health of both humans and the environment. Hazardous waste, by its very nature, poses significant risks to both, and failing to manage it properly can have devastating consequences. Whether it’s in the form of toxic chemicals, flammable materials, or medical waste, businesses need

Effective hazardous waste management and disposal are essential for protecting human health, the environment, and compliance with strict regulatory standards. Hazardous waste includes materials that pose significant risks to public safety and the environment due to their chemical, biological, or radioactive nature. This article explores various methods used for the disposal of hazardous waste, with

The IHMM (Institute of Hazardous Materials Management) declares hazardous materials are those regulated by regulations and laws put forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), DOT (Department of Transportation), and the NRC (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.) Each of these organizations has its own definition of what is considered a

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) designates hazardous wastes as ‘universal wastes.’ Mercury and mercury-containing vessels, such as thermostats, manometers, temperature and pressure gauges, certain light bulbs and switches, and batteries all fall under this hazardous waste designation. If your facility uses these types of vessels or works with mercury, contact Environmental Marketing Services to