An end-of-year chemical waste cleanout can be complicated based on your current generator status. If a facility that’s run as a Small Quantity Generator all year consolidates what’s sitting in satellite containers and storage, generating more waste than normal, it could be classified as a Large Quantity Generator, leading to a different set of rules
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Best Practices for Handling Hazardous Waste on Construction Sites
With everything else happening on a construction site, the last thing you need is an EPA inspector finding broken hazardous waste regulations. Depending on the project, demolitions and renovations often interact with various hazardous materials (some to the environment, some to your employees). This guide to handling hazardous waste on construction sites helps you identify
... Continue ReadingIs Your Oil and Gas Waste Compliant?
As the center of gravity for U.S. oil and gas production, Texas faces a unique regulatory environment. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) tightened its enforcement of industrial and hazardous waste compliance, and this matters because compliance requirements now carry greater financial and legal risks. This article breaks down what is changing, what TCEQ
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In 2026, small and large hazardous waste generators will continue to face changes to their hazardous waste manifests. Our guide helps you ensure your manifests are audit-ready, so you don’t have to worry about fines or compliance issues in the future. What Is Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests Tracking? The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form
... Continue ReadingClosing A Facility? Don’t Let Hazardous Waste Ruin Your Timeline
Most facility-closing timelines require coordination between real estate and operational milestones; what small and large-quantity hazardous waste generators don’t realize is that the proper identification and removal of waste takes time, too. Waste disposal lead times, improperly stored/labelled waste, and some state-specific documentation all throw a wrench into your plant closure plans. HWH Environmental is
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When an extreme weather event is about to strike, the last thing on your mind as a hazardous waste generator might be what to do with all of your waste. Unfortunately, you’re going to have to add hazardous waste management to your hurricane checklist. This article will help guide you through what to do with your hazardous waste before, during, and after a hurricane strikes.
... Continue ReadingHazardous Waste Rules Changes in 2026
The first year of a new administration always brings many changes to government regulations as old staff depart, and new leaders take over. This was no different last year, as numerous government recommendations regarding hazardous waste were either dismissed or modified. For 2026, expect only a few regulation changes, but they are significant to hazardous
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The United States manages a substantial volume of hazardous materials annually, with recent data from 2021 indicating approximately 35.9 million tons were generated by large quantity generators. While detailed household hazardous waste data can vary, estimates suggest the average U.S. household contributes around 15.5 to 30 pounds of hazardous materials to the waste stream each
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California is renowned for its innovation, vibrant economy, and unwavering commitment to environmental protection. For businesses operating here, this commitment translates into some of the nation’s most comprehensive and stringent hazardous waste regulations. While federal guidelines provide a foundation, California’s unique laws often exceed these guidelines, creating a complex landscape that demands meticulous attention to
... Continue ReadingHazardous Waste Management by the Numbers: Financial Implications of Hazardous Waste Management
If you’re a hazardous waste generator, or looking to get rid of excess waste (AFFF, lithium batteries, hand sanitizer), there’s always two factors to keep in the back of your mind: one is regulations and the other is cost. You don’t have a choice in which regulations to follow, they’re set by the EPA and
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