Hazardous wastes are waste products that, in sufficient concentrations and quantities may pose a threat to our health and/or the environment when improperly stored, treated, and/or disposed.
In regulating hazardous waste, the EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) utilizes a federal reference list of over 600 specific wastes. If not on the reference list, waste products are designated "hazardous" if they contain any of the following characteristics:
- Toxic - Harmful and/or fatal if absorbed or ingested.
- Corrosive - Very acidic, basic and/or capable of metal corrosion.
- Reactive - Highly unstable under normal conditions with the capability of explosions or the production of toxic fumes, vapors and gases when mixed with water.
- Ignitable - Potentially combustible under particular conditions.
Whether you are a large, small or exempt generator of hazardous waste, Greenleaf Management can assist you in the proper designation, treatment and disposal of your waste products. Our environmental professionals have years of experience in solving unique and sensitive issues. We approach each project with the most current interpretation of federal and state laws. |
