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How Your Facility’s Generator Status Impacts Hazardous Waste Collection Requirements

A facility’s generator status significantly determines its hazardous waste collection requirements under federal laws established by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

A Guide to Cannabis Waste Management in Maine

Cannabis waste management in Maine is governed by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), following established Solid Waste Management Rules for proper disposal.

Biological Waste Disposal Guidelines: What You Need to Know

Biological waste disposal guidelines refer to the procedures that biological waste generators must follow to dispose of contaminated materials safely.

Safe Disposal of Sharp in Hospitals: How a Waste Management Company Can Help

Safe disposal of sharps in hospitals prevents the risk for accidental and painful jabs or lacerations from used needles or blades that could lead to infection, tetanus and transmission of diseases.

The Importance of Scheduling Regular Hazardous Waste Audits

If you are a hazardous waste generator, scheduling an in-house hazardous waste audit regularly will help you be prepared for inspections conducted by federal, state, or local authorities at any time.

What’s the Difference Between Medical Waste vs Biohazardous Waste?

What is the difference between medical waste and biohazardous waste? These terms are often used interchangeably and, in truth, are related types of waste generated at and by healthcare facilities.

Disposing of Grow Room Waste: A Pocket Guide

Disposing of grow room waste legally is one component of the burgeoning cannabis business that few growers likely consider when entering the cannabis market.

Maine Sharps Disposal Regulations: How Each State Differs

As a medical waste, sharps disposal regulations by state can vary considerably. Though federal agencies issue guidelines, protocols, and mandates for the safe disposal of sharps, every state has its disposal guidelines or requirements for safely handling, …

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps are well-regarded for their energy efficiency and long service hours. However, it’s important to know how to dispose of fluorescent light bulbs and lamps because fluorescent lights contain heavy toxic metals that are reg…

Dangerous Goods: Shipping Lab Samples

Are you having trouble shipping lab samples or dangerous goods from your workplace? Chemical samples must often be shipped for analysis to labs across the country and sometimes the world.