All too often the costly and time-consuming TCLP test method (Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure) is used to determine the applicability of a characteristic waste code for Toxicity (D004 to D043) when other less expensive options which are accepted by the

Believe it or not, there are times when a shipping paper is not required for the transportation of a hazardous material in commerce.  Since it is the responsibility of the Shipper to describe the hazardous material on the shipping paper,

When preparing a shipping paper you are required to distinguish the hazardous materials (such as solvent-based paints, resins, adhesives, acids, etc.) from any materials that are not hazardous (hydraulic oils, water-based paints, pallets, widgets, etc.).  49 CFR 172.201(a)(1) specifies your

Prior to May 30, 2017 the Federal regulations of the USEPA lacked a clear definition of the term "acute hazardous waste".  That changed with the implementation of the Generator Improvements Rule....

Unless an exception exists, each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle or rail car (see 49 CFR 171.8 - Definitions for a better understanding of these terms) containing any quantity of a hazardous material must be placarded on each side

The determination of the placarding requirements for a shipment of hazardous materials (found at 49 CFR 172, Subpart F) are, initially, straightforward.  Placarding of a transport vehicle or freight container to be transported by highway or rail is required for... Any

If you are a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste you may be aware of the requirement to train your Facility Personnel annually.  "But", you may ask, " just who are my Facility Personnel?"...

If you generate a hazardous waste that contains economically significant amounts of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium, ruthenium, or any combination of these, you may be able to take advantage of the exemption from regulation found in 40

If you generate spent lead acid batteries (SLABs) you have three options for on-site handling and disposal under the regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations enforced by the US EPA.  In decreasing order of regulatory burden... Manage

If you are a carrier or shipper of hazardous materials, you should already be familiar with the Hazardous Materials Table.  Found at 49 CFR 172.101, it contains the necessary information to complete the shipping paper and comply with other aspects