As of January 1, 2015, consumers in state of New York may no longer dispose of certain types of electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, in the trash, or at curbside for trash pickup. The following electronic equipment is covered…
EPA Fines Kawasaki Rail Car for Improper Storage and Handling of Hazardous Waste
EPA Inspection Found Dozens of Containers of Hazardous Wastes The Bullet: A company is inspected, issued a notice of violation, and settles with USEPA to avoid a long costly legal process they will likely lose. The cost to settle is…
The RCRA Recordkeeping Requirements in New York
A question from a past attendee of one of my RCRA TRAINING WEBINARS: Hello Daniel, I reviewed the material from our training and see that recordkeeping for Haz Waste is to maintain record for 3 years from last effective date.…
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is providing a Draft for Public Consideration of revised Hazardous Waste Management Regulations for comment by stakeholders. This rulemaking by DEC will incorporate new Federal rules of the USEPA and changes…