Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

Biohazardous waste includes waste materials derived from cultures and stocks of infectious agents, human pathological wastes, contaminated animal carcasses and body parts, all sharps, human blood and ...

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

Construction waste comes in many forms. From scrap materials such as wood, brick, metal and asphalt during construction to broken glass, concrete and rocks during demolition. Some of these materials ...

Healthcare institutions produce a wide range of waste materials during daily clinical operations. The post The Need for ...

Waste systems are not usually on the agenda in strategic sessions, but they do play a role in improving efficiency and safety in the business environment. Companies that rethink their waste systems ...

A primary objective of waste management today is to protect the public and the environment from potentially harmful effects of waste. Some waste materials are normally safe but can become hazardous if ...

Editor’s note: This article is published after the passing away of Rod Ewing. The draft manuscript was prepared by both authors. It has been lightly edited for style, length, and clarity. Additional ...