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Hazardous Waste Disposal

Commercial organizations that produce hazardous wastes in any amount are considered ‘hazardous waste generators. Whenever hazardous waste materials are stored or treated, they must be done under the regulations set forth by the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.) Six Steps Required for Hazardous Waste Disposal Six steps must be followed to comply with hazardous …

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Lab Waste Disposal

Disposing of waste generated in laboratories is regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) through an act called RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery.) The EPA’s strategic plan is to protect human health and the environment through these laws. Failure to comply with these environmental requirements can result in criminal or civil enforcement. To ensure your …

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Controlled Substances Disposal

Organizations, healthcare clinics, and hospitals that use controlled substances are required by law to have procedures and policies in place for the proper disposal of these materials. These procedures and policies are to avoid environmental pollution and potential drug diversion. The procedures can become challenging, especially if your facility has a high volume of controlled …

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What is a Chemical Lab-Pack?

When working in a laboratory, hospital, manufacturing industry, or university, it is extremely important that you understand the importance of how to handle small containers of potentially hazardous materials. The chemicals used as well as paints, solvents, thinners, ink, and numerous other hazardous materials that become waste through your work must be stored, packed, shipped, …

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Lab Pack Services/Laboratory Chemical Disposal

Schools, colleges, laboratories, and government agencies all use many different chemicals in day-to-day operations. A key priority for all these industries is having a sustainable and safe waste management system in place for proper lab-pack disposal. Environmental Marketing Services offers your facility a program to expedite the removal of chemical waste in a safe and …

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Hazmat Waste Disposal

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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Managing Pharmaceutical and Chemo Waste Disposal

Chemicals that comprise pharmaceutical dosage forms are diverse and complex as pharmaceutical waste is not put into one single category. Healthcare professionals have not always focused on waste management which has created several misconceptions on how to properly segregate and dispose of these wastes. These are some of the challenges involved in adequately managing pharmaceutical …

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