Most laboratories produce waste as a byproduct of their processes. Oftentimes, chemicals expire or become obsolete, taking up valuable storage space. These chemicals need to be managed as hazardous waste and disposed of using the chemical lab pack process. Maine Labpack’s chemists specialize in identifying and segregating chemical waste, inventorying all chemicals for disposal, and packaging the waste in accordance with DOT and EPA guidelines. The waste is then labeled and marked for transport to a transfer, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) for final destruction.
How the On-Site Process Works Step‑by‑Step
- Chemists arrive on-site. Our staff members need minimal supervision and only require a signature upon completion of the job.
- Chemicals are sorted in accordance with EPA and DOT regulations. This involves chemical identification, categorization, and segregation.
- A packing list is created. Our chemists will create an inventory list of all chemicals packaged in each container.
- Chemicals are packaged. Hazardous materials are packaged in drums ranging from 5 to 55 gallons. An absorbent substance, such as vermiculite, is then added to the filled container before shipment.
- Chemists provide and complete all necessary paperwork. This includes the hazardous waste manifest, land disposal restriction forms, packing slips, proper labels, and container markings.
- You sign off. After signing shipping documents and other legal paperwork, we remove and transport your chemicals for disposal.
If your laboratory, hospital, school, medical facility, or manufacturing company has unmanaged hazardous chemical waste, you are out of compliance.
Why Choose Maine Labpack for Chemical Lab Packs
When it comes to chemical lab packs, safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Maine Labpack specializes in handling small volumes of chemicals, including expired, unused, or mixed lab reagents, solvents, acids, and bases. Our trained chemists carefully inventory, sort, and package each chemical in accordance with EPA and DOT standards, ensuring proper disposal without risk to your staff or facility. Labs throughout Maine trust us for our accuracy, expertise, and hassle-free service that meets strict regulatory requirements.