Welcome to our comprehensive guide on hazardous waste management. Hazardous waste is a serious concern that requires proper understanding and handling to ensure the safety of both humans and the environment. In this article, we will dive into the three main categories of hazardous waste, helping you identify and manage them safely. Firstly, we have the category of ignitable wastes, which include...
Hazardous waste is a growing concern in today’s rapidly industrializing world. When not managed properly, these harmful substances pose significant threats to the environment, public health, and wildlife. The cradle-to-grave approach offers a comprehensive strategy to address the risks associated with the generation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. This blog post...
If you work in a facility that generates hazardous waste, staying up-to-date on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations is essential. One aspect of compliance is ensuring that employees receive proper training on handling and disposing of hazardous waste. But how often is RCRA training required? This article will break down the training requirements and frequency to help you...
On February 10th, 2023, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, requiring a significant cleanup effort. The incident highlighted the importance of efficient disaster management, as authorities worked around the clock to contain the spill and protect the environment and public health. In such events, every minute counts, and the right tools and resources can...
In an effort to improve hazardous waste compliance and streamline the e-Manifest process, Wastebits has announced a new Hybrid e-Manifest option. This system unlocks a new level of integration with the EPA’s RCRAinfo system, providing businesses with a more efficient way to manage their hazardous waste—reducing fees required for every manifest. This can save businesses hundreds of thousands...
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The Biden Administration has been making strides in regulating chemicals that threaten the health of millions of Americans. In a historic move on October 18th, 2021—the Biden administration announced that it will begin to regulate a group of long-lasting, human-made chemicals called PFASs (perfluorinated alkyl substances) that are known to cause cancer and other diseases. These chemicals can be...
Waste manifests are required by RCRA, and they follow waste shipments from creation to disposal. Filling them out accurately is crucial for compliance, and mis-filled waste manifests are the number one cause of RCRA citations. So getting this right matters a lot.
Landfills are carefully engineered disposal facilities, designed to combat the problems you can expect if you just throw trash into a hole in the ground. So rather than dumps, which are just designated areas to leave garbage, landfills involve inbuilt solutions to leaching, leakage, off-gassing, and more.
RCRA training is one of the most important aspects of being compliant. And lack of it is also among the most frequent causes of citations for noncompliance. The requirements for RCRA training are often state-specific, and documentation and proper coverage are particularly important. Training also affects employees differently depending on their job role.
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