Waste materials meeting the definition of solid waste, and then also meeting the definition of a hazardous waste as detailed in 40CFR §261, must undergo treatment in most cases to destroy, immobilize, or greatly reduce

To characterize and dispose of a hazardous waste, the generator of that waste must assign the proper “waste code(s)”.  Waste codes communicate the properties and hazards of the waste, determine treatment requirements, and govern how

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was enacted to regulate the way wastes are managed and disposed of to protect human health and the natural environment.  During the rule making process, the EPA decided

Once an understanding of defining Solid and Hazardous Waste’s has been obtained the next step of properly managing waste is to characterize the waste and determine if it is in – fact a hazardous waste. This

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act lays the foundations for cradle-to-grave management of hazardous waste. Generators play an important role in ensuring safe and effective disposal including proper record keeping and reporting. Both Large Quantity

Mining Waste for Value In 2015 I had the opportunity to participate in a project design to reclaim a minor metal from a high BTU Hazardous Waste Stream. At a high level, the project design

USEPA has long held an interest in promoting responsible Hazardous Waste Recycling by providing various exclusions in the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) to allow for generators and other stakeholders to reuse/recycle and reclaim Hazardous

America’s Plastic Makers view plastic as a resource that is too valuable to waste. Recycling is the major strategy for addressing the global plastic waste challenge. Plastic recycling is the reprocessing of scrap plastic wastes

An issue that many manufacturers must deal with, particularly in the Western United States, is franchise agreements between local municipalities and local refuse service companies. These agreements establish pricing and terms, and require affected businesses

As part of our Responsible Care® commitment, WTS participates in community outreach events every year. WTS has been a community focused organization since our inception and has always been passionate about making a difference in our

WTS, Inc: Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year This week, at the 2022 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognized our team as the Responsible Care Partner Company of the

CONTAINERS Hazardous waste generators are required to put waste into containers that are compatible with the type of waste that is placed in them, to use containers that are in good condition, to properly label