Manufacturers and distributors are consistently facing the challenge of making the right business decisions in order to stay profitable and stand out against the competition. Manufacturing facilities will often generate or utilize a significant amount of industrial waste during its’ day-to-day ope…Read More
Large quantity waste generators (LQGs) are required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to submit a report every two years. The report, known as the Biennial Report or the National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report (EPA form 8700-13A/B), covers the hazardous waste generated, the …Read More
An EPA ID number is a 12-character number assigned to each handler of hazardous waste. After the unique ID is assigned, the ID’s are used on hazardous waste manifests and other documents relating to the handler. This number is issued by either the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA ID…Read More
Section 402 (p) of the Federal Clean Water Act requires certain industries to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Specifically, industries that are categorized under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and those whose stormwater is discharged into surf…Read More
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the adult-use of cannabis in California in January of 2018, making the recreational use of marijuana legal for those over the age of 21. This legalization calls for a well-maintained infrastructure in order to compliantly manage waste generated in the cannabis industry. …Read More
As a hazardous waste generator, properly profiling, labeling, and transporting waste in accordance with state and federal regulations is essential to your business. However, even if your waste is in appropriate containers and accompanied by flawless paperwork, you are still responsible for it during…Read More
In recent years, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has subjected waste generators in California to stricter rules, particularly regarding hazardous waste manifests. Yet, every year the DTSC finds approximately 500,000 mistakes on the manifests it receives, making it difficult for the…Read More
California’s water resources currently support 35 million people and irrigate more than 5.68 million acres of farmland. Due to the state’s natural resources development, especially water, California has become a premier agricultural producer, a major location for manufacturing, the most populate…Read More
Federal OSHA previously listed the most commonly cited waste violations last year. In an effort to reduce some of these violations, here is a list with an overview of some of those most commonly reported. 1. Improper or No Training for Hazardous Waste Management Employees In facilities where hazardo…Read More
What is RCRA? RCRA refers to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, which is the public federal law that governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA gives the EPA the authority to monitor hazardous waste from cradle to grave. What are the types of RCRA listed wastes?…Read More