Battery Recycling Grows. Are Your Plant Practices Ready?
More battery recycling capacity will not fix weak handling practices inside your facility. Map battery waste, separate damaged units, and confirm vendor rules before the next pickup. Read more
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Hazardous & Special Wastes
For waste streams that carry higher risk, tighter rules, or more operational complexity. This category covers common “special” materials—batteries, aerosols, solvents, oily waste, lab packs, and more—through the lens of safe handling, correct labeling, and realistic vendor handoffs. The goal is fewer surprises, fewer rejected pickups, and fewer compliance headaches.
Before You Comment on PFAS, Pull the Records That Prove Your Case
PFAS guidance is open for comment, and affected facilities need more than opinions. Good comments come from real records about sources, sampling, treatment limits, waste movement, and cost. Read more
Understanding PFAS in Biosolids: Key Record Requirements
PFAS questions are moving upstream from treatment plants to industrial generators. Strong records can help show what enters your facility, what leaves it, and what controls are in place. Read more
The Quiet TSCA Queue That Can Change Waste Profiles
Small formula changes can create big waste handling problems. Watch new and modified substances now so profiles, labels, pickups, and vendor instructions do not fall behind later this year. Read more
Battery Fire Prevention Starts at the Waste Bin
Battery fires are now a plant waste handling problem, not just a recycling issue. Facilities can lower the risk by tightening collection points, labels, training, vendor handoffs, and paperwork. Read more
Optimize Waste Vendor Selection for Industrial Facilities
Big waste company deals can change routes, pricing, approvals, and backup plans for industrial generators. EHS, compliance, and procurement teams should review critical vendors before a small service… Read more
Why Special Waste Gets Complicated on the Plant Floor
Special waste streams look simple until several of them show up in the same area, on different schedules, with different rules. This article shows where the confusion starts and how facilities can… Read more
Avoid Common Universal Waste Label Errors
Universal waste labels look simple, but small mistakes can turn into big findings. Here’s how to tighten up labels, dates, handoffs, and pickup paperwork in real facilities. Read more
3.9 Million Pounds of Abandoned E-Waste: Inside the EPA’s Urgent Cleanup in Yuma
The EPA is spending $4 million to remove nearly 4 million pounds of abandoned CRT glass from a Yuma food‑bank warehouse, highlighting how “ghost” e‑waste vendors leave generators liable and why… Read more
Why the EPA’s New e-Manifest Strategy Could Reshape Hazardous Waste Tracking
Big changes are coming to the EPA’s e-Manifest system. Here’s why they matter—and how to stay compliant without stress. Read more
How Wisconsin Classifies Hazardous Waste—and Why It Matters for Your Facility
Most facilities don’t realize they’re hazardous waste generators—until a fine lands on their desk. Read more
The Rise of Alternative Engineered Fuels: Trash That Powers Industry.
What if your waste stream held the key to meeting sustainability goals and reducing fuel costs? Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEFs) are turning unrecyclable trash into a cleaner energy source—and… Read more
They Send Nothing to Landfills—Here’s How These U.S. Companies Pulled It Off
They don’t use landfills—but they aren’t startups or tech unicorns. Discover how major U.S. brands are quietly rewriting the rules of waste. Read more
What the New PFAS Limits Reveal About Compliance in 2025
The EPA just rewrote federal PFAS limits—but the biggest revelations aren’t in the fine print. Find out what the changes really mean for compliance in 2025. Read more
Behind the Scenes: How Smarter Waste Strategies Delivered Big Results for a Major Manufacturer
How did one manufacturer divert 500,000 pounds of waste, avoid $350K in fines, and save $700K—without missing a beat? See how smarter waste management made it possible. Read more
The Hidden Cost of Free Fertilizer: What the Galey & Lord Case Means for Waste Management
What’s the real cost of free waste disposal? Learn how the Galey & Lord case highlights the need for better compliance in waste management. Read more
Waste Compliance Best Practices: Ensuring Regulatory Success
Learn essential waste compliance best practices to avoid regulatory penalties, improve sustainability, and streamline waste management processes. Read more
Turnkey Waste Management: The Fast Track to Sustainability and Cost Savings
Discover how turnkey waste management can help your business reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve sustainability. Read more
The Future of Waste Tracking Software: AI, Automation, and Sustainability in 2025
The waste management landscape is evolving with AI, automation, and sustainability innovations transforming waste tracking software from a compliance tool into a strategic asset. These technologies… Read more
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in 2025: More Dangerous Than Ever
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are more hazardous than previously believed. In 2025, new research and regulations continue to reveal their widespread impact on human health and the… Read more