EPA published its final Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (“HWGIR” or “Rule”) on November 28, 2016, in the Federal Register (81 Fed. Reg. 85732–85829). This long-awaited Rule makes over 60 ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced two new proposed hazardous waste rules that EPA believes would clarify and simplify requirements for health care facilities and retail ...

Designed specifically for academic research environments, this Hazardous Waste Generator's Guide helps university labs navigate the complex requirements of hazardous waste management. From identifying ...

If a company uses, stores or generates a certain amount of materials ranging from oil-based paint to hydrofluoric acid, it is required to register with EPA and obtain an identification number. The ...

Ask most owners of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) how much hazardous waste their company produces, and you may get a quizzical look. The same can be said about operators of local, regional ...

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