The United States ranks third when it comes to producing hazardous wastes. It creates 8.4 billion tons of waste each year. Worldwide, over 400 million tons of waste is made. Such astronomical amounts ...

Industries should keep records of waste generation and testing, report any unprecedented events, be prepared to handle emergencies with trained professionals, and have reliable hazardous waste storage ...

Wastes from hospitals, laboratories, human and animal clinics are considered hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Non-hazardous includes beddings, linens, bandages, and even waste from the kitchen. In ...

Contracting for the disposal of hazardous waste can be a daunting challenge. Hazardous waste can retain its form and characteristics indefinitely and, under certain conditions, migrate from the spot ...

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In order to determine proper handling procedures and disposal, a decision must be made regarding whether the chemical waste is a hazardous waste, or is otherwise regulated. Connecticut DEEP and ...

Hundreds of tons of contaminated soil and millions of gallons of water have been collected from East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment last month released toxic chemicals into the surrounding ...

Industries should keep records of waste generation and testing, report any unprecedented events, be prepared to handle emergencies with trained professionals, and have reliable hazardous waste storage ...