State and federal requirements for the proper management of hazardous substances are varied. It makes economic and practical sense for companies to reduce the amount of waste they generate. Companies that specialize in waste management can help you. More help?
Laws and Regulations
United States Environmental Protection Agency is a comprehensive resource that provides information on types of wastes, waste levels and recycling. It also provides a comprehensive list of laws and regulations governing hazardous waste, right from when it’s generated to its disposal. These requirements are difficult for anyone who also has other responsibilities. But they are important for the sake of our environment and its survival.
Does Hazardous Waste Management Benefit Your Bottom-Line?
Waste management that is done correctly will help you to reduce costs, improve internal processes and workflows, as well as preserve the environment.
Money is saved by removing waste as quickly as possible. The regular collection of waste requires less staff and time than an extensive clean-up.
When you place your waste outside your building, your employees will still have to find their way around. The same applies to waste stored outside. This space could have been used to do more productive things.
The exposure to waste stored in your workplace can be hazardous to workers. In the event that you break Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations, you may be exposed to expensive suits and large fines. It is possible that on a daily basis your employees may be absent due to illness or they might not like the smell. Employees will have low morale, which can lead to production delays.