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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.
EPA has proposed ending paper hazardous waste manifests, but the rule is not final yet. Facility teams can use this time to fix handoffs, train workers, and test electronic workflows before the… Read more
The House passed a bill that could change how recyclers store lithium-ion batteries before processing them. Here’s what facility crews should know about collection bins, damaged batteries, pickup… Read more
A waste profile can fall behind when plant processes or receiving-facility requirements change. Learn how to check your records, flag gaps, and resolve questions before the next pickup. Read more
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Most facilities don’t realize they’re hazardous waste generators—until a fine lands on their desk. Read more
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 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
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
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
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
Learn essential waste compliance best practices to avoid regulatory penalties, improve sustainability, and streamline waste management processes. Read more
