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It is important to properly dispose of hazardous chemical waste to protect the environment and the health of humans in your community. If hazardous chemical waste is not properly disposed of it can lead to the release of dangerous chemicals. These chemicals can harm animals, and plants as well as contaminate soil, water, and air. […]

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

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Chemical waste is produced in laboratories on a regular basis, however, not all of this waste is hazardous. Certain chemicals are allowed to be disposed of with regular garbage or dumped down the drain. There are many restrictions surrounding laboratory chemical disposal, so it is important your facility follows all guidelines. If you have questions

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A lab pack is the accumulation of obsolete, unwanted, or left-over chemicals that can range from less than 2 mi to 5 gallons. These chemicals are placed in DOT-approved containers for safe transport to the disposal facility. Material such as vermiculite is used as an absorbent around the smaller containers of chemicals placed into a

Laboratories generate four types of chemical waste characteristics. The characteristics of these waste materials include: Corrosivity- Waste that can decompose and rust with the ability to melt through steel materials Toxicity- Waste that is fatally poisonous when absorbed or ingested Ignitability- Waste that is flammable with the ability to create fires Reactivity- Waste that is