scrap metal

RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

A Question About Speculative Accumulation Under the 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule

Daniel Stoehr
October 30, 2015

A question I received August 9, 2015 (A Sunday!) from a reader of my monthly newsletter: Hello – I enjoyed reading your article on the new RCRA DSW rule.  In your opinion, would the new labeling requirement in 40 CFR…

Regulated Industry General Interest

Recent Upgrades to ScrapTheftAlert.com Will Make the Recovery of Stolen Recyclables Easier

Daniel Stoehr
May 29, 2014

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) recently revised and improved on its on-line tool to assist law enforcement in the recovery of stolen recyclable materials.  Known as ScrapTheftAlert.com, the site allows users to report thefts of recyclable scrap, check the database for…

Hazardous Waste Determination, RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations

Managing Aerosol Cans Under the RCRA Scrap Metal Exemption

Daniel Stoehr
April 13, 2012

If your operations generate empty – or nearly empty – aerosol cans as a waste you must be aware of your requirements as a generator of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  First of all, you…