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 strict vendor vetting is essential.
A recent article in Waste Today highlights the rapid growth and investment potential within the industrial and specialty waste sector. This trend underscores the increasing importance of innovative waste management solutions. For Wastebits, a company focused on sustainable waste management technologies, this is a convenient opportunity to address the evolving needs of the industry. The concept...
Renting a dumpster can be a practical solution for managing large amounts of waste from home renovation projects, clean-outs, or construction sites. However, the process may seem daunting if you’re not familiar with it. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address common concerns and provide useful information...
Environmental contractors play a crucial role in preserving and restoring our planet's natural resources. Whether it's cleaning up hazardous waste sites, implementing pollution control measures, or managing industrial processes, their work directly impacts the environment. One of the key aspects of their responsibilities is effective waste management. In this blog post, we will explore some...
When a hurricane hits, the damage left in its wake can be devastating. Not only do you have to worry about repairing your home, but you also have to worry about the health and safety of your family. The Environmental Protection Agency has put together a list of tools and resources to help cleanup. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most important tools on that list, along with some of...
Tornadoes can be devastating events for many people. Not only do they destroy property and ruin lives, but they also leave behind a lot of debris that needs to be cleaned up. Cleaning up after a tornado is not just about removing the physical objects left on the ground – it’s also about disposing of any hazardous materials. In this blog post, we will cover safety tips for cleaning up...
A construction site can generate construction and demolition (C&D) waste at a rate of 20 to 30 tons per hour. C&D waste is usually generated when buildings are demolished, remodeled or constructed. C&D recyclers have come up with creative ways to collect this material for recycling which has led to the creation of more jobs in the industry and less C&D waste going into landfills.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the main federal law that governs solid and hazardous waste disposal in the USA. It was passed in 1976, as pollution from improper disposal of hazardous waste and the lack of a federal framework to ensure safe disposal became increasingly problematic.
Across the USA, there are thousands of contaminated sites where hazardous materials have been dumped in inadequate locations. The EPA is responsible for cleaning those sites up and making them usable again. When the EPA identifies a site that needs to be cleaned up, it’s referred to as a Superfund site.