Antifreeze, often referred to as coolant, is a yellowish-green liquid that serves as a lubricant for moving parts in a machine such as a water pump. Coolant treats the water in aRead More…
Many customers ask us why we pour what looks like gravel or dirt into their containers of hazardous waste or dangerous goods shipments. Like shipping any material, hazardous goods need something toRead More…
Did you know that mercury waste can permanently damage the nervous system? According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, it is estimated that 630,000 children are born in the United StatesRead More…
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 was set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to govern hazardous wastes from cradle to grave. The Act covers theRead More…
Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers a large number of household products to be hazardous? These materials are considered hazardous waste because they exhibit characteristics that canRead More…
In 1976, the legislation called the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in the United States. It set up the framework for proper waste management. RCRA’s goal is to ensureRead More…