How to Tell if Waste is Listed or Hazardous, 12/18/10
In the business of hazardous waste disposal, I´m often asked what the difference is between a listed hazardous waste and a characteristically hazardous waste. I can answer that question best by explaining what determines each type. Read more…
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Compatibility Issues when Lab Packing Waste Chemicals 12/18/10
Coastal Waste Services has performed numerous lab pack disposal services during our twenty years in operation. The compatibility guidelines for packing waste laboratory chemicals is no different than those that you use for the storage of your laboratory chemicals. The most important rule is to make sure that any chemicals or wastes packed together are compatible with each other. Read more…
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Handling and Storage of your Laboratory Chemicals , 12/18/10
This article will address the need for high schools, colleges, hospitals, public institutions and other generators of waste hazardous chemicals to keep a good inventory of the chemicals on hand. When these chemicals are mismanaged, they can put the public at risk from accidental exposure. Read more…
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Green Disposal Options for Waste Latex & Oil Based Paints , 12/18/10
As a hazardous waste broker and owner of Coastal Waste Services in Daphne, AL, I´m often asked what can be done with leftover cans of waste latex or oil based paints. Nine out of ten times, the partially used cans are stored in garages, storerooms and basements for years. Many are being saved for touch ups, but most just gather dust until someone decides to clean house or have a garage sale. But when we´re finally forced to do something with this paint, there are a couple of options. Read more…
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Lab Pack Services: Get Your Old Chemicals Off-Site, 10/5/09
There are rules and regulations in place in regards to the safe handling of hazardous waste and chemicals for a reason. And one doesn´t have to look very far for justification in the proper handling of old or expired chemicals than a few missing fingers or severe burns. Due to several incidents resulting in serious injuries, it has become imperative that generators keep on top of their chemical inventories as well as the age of the chemicals on site. Read more…
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Drummed Hazardous Waste Disposal and Preparation, 8/19/09
Both small and large quantity generators may occasionally have a need to dispose of waste in 55-gallon drums. There are a couple of reasons to ship waste in larger sized drums than in several smaller containers. Read more…
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New DOT Regs Regarding Used Batteries Explained, 6/11/09
Due to several incidents resulting in serious consequences, the United States Department of Transportation´s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has documented many shipments of used batteries that were not in compliance with requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR, 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Read more…
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Common EPA Codes & Waste Streams Generated by SQG´s, 5/29/09
Small Quantity Generators (SQG´s) commonly generate numerous waste streams which are considered hazardous. Although not a comprehensive list of all waste streams and EPA hazardous waste codes, this list of eleven waste streams may be used as a guide to SQG´s to determine the EPA hazardous waste codes associated with each waste stream category. Read more…
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Determining Your Hazardous Waste Generator Category , 4/30/09
Most, if not all, small businesses generate some type of waste. Of course not all waste is considered hazardous. The EPA offers a guide for small businesses titled, “Managing Your Hazardous Waste”. I´ve taken the liberty of summarizing portions of the guide for the purposes of this article. Read more…
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What “Not to Do” as a Hazardous Waste Generator, 2/19/09
When tasked with the proper disposal of hazardous waste, there are a few things that are done innocently, but in reality could cause the generator headaches in the long run. Here are a few suggested “Not to Do´s” when correctly handling the disposal of hazardous waste. Read more…
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Find Trustworthy Hazardous Waste Disposal Providers, 1/16/09
In view of the recession in which our country now finds itself, many commercial and industrial companies outsource services in order to minimize costs and personnel. I pose the question, “How can you be sure that the hazardous waste broker you´ve chosen is competent?” After all, the proper handling and documentation of your waste disposal activities is crucial if you wish to keep your company in compliance. Read more…
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Waste Reduction and Recycling Helps Your Company Go Green, 1/16/09
The talk on the street is “Going Green”, not only by helping the planet, but also by placing more “Green” into American businesses bottom line. It seems that by minimizing the amount of waste generated at the source will pay off in the long run. My company, Coastal Waste Services, has been successful in the Hazardous Waste Disposal business since 1991 because we offer our clients advice and available options for the proper handling and disposal of the various waste streams that are generated on site. Read more…
