If you are discarding an electronic device that a Christmas gift replaced, or if the first round of batteries included in your new electronic device have already worn out, it may be a good time to ...

"Universal wastes" are a special group of hazardous wastes that are widely generated by many different segments of EPA regulated businesses. In an effort to make it easier and more cost effective to ...

For safety reasons, biohazard waste containers are puncture-resistant. This is particularly important when disposing of ...

Infectious waste is any waste with the presence or the reasonable anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface. The following are typical materials ...

M109A6 Paladin howitzers are seen under a cloudy sky at a motor pool at Fort Hood, Texas. (Sgt. Ken Scar/Army) Fort Hood garrison paid a $250,000 fine to the Environmental Protection Agency for not ...

Charles Kraft, R.N., a Senior Consultant at Cardinal Health, shares practical approaches for identifying efficiencies and savings opportunities in your hazardous waste container program. Kraft ...

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...

Universal Waste (UW) is a hazardous waste that is widely generated in a variety of settings and typically contains heavy metals that can be recycled. Universal waste is regulated by 40 CFR Part 273 ...

Universal wastes are waste streams that meet the definition of a hazardous waste but are very common and can be easily recycled. Universal waste includes: Batteries Pesticides Mercury-containing ...