In the past, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) often assisted hazardous waste generators in correcting packaging or shipment errors. However, with the tightening of EPA regulations and increased legal and financial risks, most TSDFs will now reject any shipment that does not meet strict compliance standards set forth by the state or Feds. To help hazardous waste generators avoid costly mistakes, this guide provides a detailed checklist to follow before…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines hazardous waste as a broad term encompassing various types of industrial and household waste materials. This guide explains how hazardous waste is identified and managed under EPA guidelines, addressing key questions like: What qualifies as hazardous waste? How does the EPA classify hazardous waste? What are listed wastes? What are characteristic wastes? What…

Waste needs to be disposed of correctly by following laws set in place by the USEPA and at a local and state level. At ADCO Environmental Services, we ensure that chemicals are handled carefully and in accordance with set laws. The use of a chemical’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is an integral item we must reference when providing you with a quote for properly disposing of your chemical you wish to dispose of. When inquiring with any hazardous waste disposal company, make sure you…

Used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other industries, 55-gallon drum steel containers are subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This set of federal rules governs the disposal of drum containers based upon their former contents and the hazard level of these contents. While certain materials are subject to the guidelines set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), others merit little concern. If you have drum containers lying…

Getting rid of an empty container shouldn’t be a big deal. However, if this container contained compressed gasses or hazardous materials, it may be. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sets the standards for safe and environmentally friendly disposal of 55-gallon drums, medicine bottles, and other containers that pose a threat to human and animal life, habitats, and the natural environment. Whether you own a business that uses large drums, or you’ve used one or more on your…