If your business generates hazardous waste, you’ll need to have it transported and disposed of once you reach your on-site storage limits. And while having a good transporter is key, it’s also vital to use hazardous waste disposal facilities that have your best interests at heart, not only when it comes to costs but also the most responsible treatment methods. As a hazardous waste transportation company with an audited network of such disposal facilities, we can offer insight into the best options for your company.
The Right Disposal Facilities for Your Waste
Different commercial and industrial processes generate different types of hazardous waste. Making sure that waste is responsibly transported and disposed of includes a lot of moving pieces, state and federal regulations, and money. It’s vital that you’re picking the right facility for your needs, not just that you’ve properly profiled and managed all your hazardous waste streams, but also that the disposal methods being used for your waste disposal are in compliance with both regulatory bodies and your business’s commitment to environmental protection.
The Most Responsible Treatment Methods
Depending on your type of waste and the type of disposal facility, you may have several options for disposal. Picking the right one needs to be a balance of cost, distance, and environmental responsibility of the treatment method. Common examples include:
- Waste Recycling: Part or all of the waste stream is recycled, allowing reuse in some form (from complete recycling to partial reuse, such as in industrial processes that would otherwise use other sources).
- Waste Separation: This can include things like wastewater, separating out hazardous solids and treatment of the water for reuse, as well as sorting through various small-quantity chemicals such as during a laboratory clean-out.
- Incineration/Energy Capture: For certain products, proper incineration is the only option. Depending on the thermal value of the waste, this might be used for energy capture, either directly generating power or in the use of industrial processes like ceramics.
- Landfilling of Waste: Always the last resort, hazardous waste can be rendered safe for landfilling or placed in specialized landfills.
It’s important to note that some of these treatment methods start with the packaging and transportation of the waste, so using a responsible hazardous waste transportation company is key.
Notes from Your Transportation Company
It’s important to do your due diligence when it comes to picking your disposal facilities. At NEDT, we have a network of waste disposal facilities to handle all types of hazardous waste from all sources. And just like we can help you make sure you’re in regulatory compliance, we regularly audit these facilities to make sure they are in compliance and to reduce the risk your company faces if your waste isn’t properly disposed of.
At NEDT, we believe that hazardous waste shouldn’t be difficult to dispose of. We offer free disposal estimates and regulatory compliance consultations to ensure your hazardous waste is being disposed of in the most efficient and responsible manner possible. While hazardous waste transportation and disposal is our passion, we also offer overlapping and complementary services, including industrial cleaning and maintenance, site remediation, emergency spill response, and disaster recovery.
