Healthcare facilities are a common sight across the landscape and are essential to the health and well-being of the public. These facilities produce many types of waste during the process of treating patients. These facilities will commonly generate municipal solid waste, hazardous waste and radioactive waste, along with a type of waste specific to healthcare […]
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With the prevalence of various chemical products in use in the world today, it’s inevitable that some of them will become wastes that require disposal. Since not all chemical wastes pose the same amount of danger to public health and the environment, the Environmental Protection Agency has established standards that distinguish which chemical wastes are […]
At Protect Environmental we believe that knowledge is critical to waste management and spill response. If your company generates hazardous waste, universal waste or other regulated waste you must comply with stringent EPA and DOT guidelines when disposing of these wastes. Generators in the state of Texas must also comply with regulations established under Title […]
Many businesses will at some point find themselves in possession of special wastes that they are not accustomed to dealing with. This can happen when a product expires, when materials are left over after a project, when a business is preparing to move or when a tenant vacates a property and leaves waste behind. However […]
There are millions of chemical products that are used for industrial and consumer applications. These chemicals are used all across the country in processes that range from growing apples to manufacturing zippers. These products play a crucial role in our economy but misuse or mishandling of chemicals can lead to severe consequences for human health […]
Whether an organization generates hazardous waste, industrial waste or regular municipal solid waste, allowing the waste to accumulate over long periods of time without being properly disposed of can pose challenges for the generator. Depending on the type of waste, there may also be potential fines for failing to dispose of waste within a certain […]
At Protect Environmental, we know that when a spill of regulated material occurs, it is important to take the proper reporting actions immediately to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The person or company that is deemed the responsible party is not only liable for cleanup costs but can also have hefty fines levied […]
April is here and it’s time for spring cleaning. Do you have a buildup of waste(s) that needs disposal? Don’t let it pile up anymore!! Call Protect to start your spring cleaning project today! Do you know that waste disposal and storage of hazardous waste have a deadline for storage? You only have 90 days […]