How to Reduce Hazardous Industrial Waste

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• Here in the U.S., we produce a lot of waste.
  According to the EPA, American households produce
  an average of 530,000 tons of hazardous household
  waste every year, an average of 4 tons per person
  per year.1 Despite being home to less than 5 of
  the worlds population, the U.S. produces 25 of
  the worlds total waste, more than any other
  country.2

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• In addition to waste produced by American
  households, U.S. businesses also produce a large
  amount of hazardous waste every year. When a
  business handles toxic material or produces
  dangerous waste as part of its production
  process, it is the responsibility of that
  business to make sure any hazardous waste it has
  generated is disposed of properly and according
  to relevant regulations.

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• There are several kinds of waste that are
  classified as hazardous waste, according to their
  physical properties, how toxic they are, and
  other important factors. Classifications of toxic
  waste include
• Listed wastes waste as classified by the EPA
  regarding different properties and points of
  origin.
• Characteristic wastes waste that is not
  included in a specific EPA list but still
  displays hazardous qualities.
• Universal wastes waste that are commonly used
  by businesses and households.
• Mixed wastes includes more than one type of
  waste.

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• Listed wastes are those included on the EPAs
  lists of hazardous material, which divide
  hazardous wastes into categories according to
  point of origin, and each comes with its own set
  of regulations regarding disposal
• F-List or non-specific source wastes. F-list
  hazardous waste includes solvents, cleaning
  agents, and other materials commonly used across
  a variety of industries and thus come from
  non-specific sources.
• K-List or source-specific wastes. Waste that
  is produced by specific industries, such as
  pesticides, chemical leftovers from petroleum
  refining, etc.
• P-List U-List discarded commercial chemical
  compounds, such as unused pharmaceuticals and
  unused chemicals.

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• Not all hazardous wastes fall into one of the
  specific EPA lists. Even if a potentially
  hazardous material is not specifically included
  on one of the EPA lists, it still needs to be
  discarded or recycled in a safe and eco-friendly
  manner. These characteristic wastes include
  waste that is ignitable (flammable), corrosive,
  toxic if ingested or absorbed through the skin,
  or that can produce harmful reactions.

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• When people think hazardous waste, they often
  think exotic chemical compounds and other
  byproducts of industry. But some of the most
  common types of hazardous wastes called
  universal wastes are items regularly used
  around the house and the office, such as
  batteries, light bulbs, consumer-grade
  pesticides, and electronics which contain toxic
  materials such as lithium and mercury.

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• If your business produces hazardous waste, it is
  your responsibility to make sure that it is
  disposed of safely. The best way to make sure
  hazardous waste is being properly disposed of is
  to partner with a responsible recycling/waste
  disposal company. These hazardous waste
  specialists can help you identify hazardous
  materials, give you tips on how to handle those
  materials, and even help you save money by
  adopting policies that produce less harmful waste.

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• One simple way that businesses can reduce waste
  and save money is to partner with a uniform and
  textile rental company. According to a TRSA
  study, 70 of industrial worksites report that
  renting reusable textiles helped them reduce
  solid waste and become more environmentally
  sustainable, while also providing them with
  better quality supplies. Additionally, 80 said
  that renting textiles helped them save money.3

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• Prudential Overall Supply is an industry leader
  when it comes to rental work uniforms and
  textiles. As a part of the Clean Green movement,
  we partner with fellow businesses to help them
  reduce waste and become more eco-friendly. Learn
  more by visiting www.prudentialuniforms.com.

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Sources

1. http//www3.epa.gov/region9/waste/solid/house.html
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2. http//www.forbes.com/2006/05/23/waste-worlds-wors
   t-cx_rm_0524waste.html
3. http//www.trsa.org/sites/default/files/uploads/do
   cuments/research/consumerstudy/trsa-customer-surve
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