Waste Handling


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Federal Watchdog Finds Gaps in Hazardous Waste Inspections

A new OIG report reveals that over 19% of large-scale hazardous waste generators missed mandatory inspections during a recent five-year period.

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Solutions Proposed for Tijuana River Pollution Crisis

Experts and advocates call for state action as toxic runoff creates a public health and economic emergency in San Diego County.

Waste at a construction site

Iron Bull Introduces Durable Construction Waste Hoppers

New purpose-built hoppers streamline jobsite waste management with forklift-compatible designs and versatile dumping options for various materials.

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Savannah River Slashes Waste as Costs Surge

While the site hits record milestones in waste reduction, a new federal audit reveals a $75 billion cost surge across the broader DOE complex.

EnviroVac Announces Partnership with Vecta Environmental Services

The transaction expands EnviroVac’s environmental and industrial services capabilities while strengthening the company’s national footprint.

Eco-Friendly Moving

Eco-Friendly Moving: How to Reduce Waste and Toxic Traces

From packing supplies to transport choices, small changes in how you move can cut waste, prevent toxic residues, and protect both your health and the environment.

Earth Day 2025

MLB Marks One Year of Sustainability Partnership with WM on Earth Day

The first year of the league’s sustainability initiative showcases major progress in waste diversion, energy use, and water conservation.

Series of Recycling Bins

Washington House Advances Recycling Reform Bill

The bill sets the stage for a statewide EPR program to improve recycling access and hold producers accountable for packaging waste.



Sustainable Strategies for Handling Waste During Large-Scale Moves

Sustainable Strategies for Handling Waste During Large-Scale Moves

Companies should implement eco-friendly strategies, such as sustainable packing materials and proper disposal, to reduce environmental impact during large-scale moves.

Examining the Impact of Medical Waste Management Policies

How does medical waste affect the environment, and what role can technology play?

4 Ways to Dispose of Your Old Vehicle Without Harming the Environment

Looking to get rid of an older vehicle but want to be environmentally-conscience? You have options.

The Environmental Legacy of International Burn Pits Continues After 20 Years

Some people in Iraq and Afghanistan who lived or worked downwind from burn pits experienced negative health effects.

How Much Do We Waste?

How Much Do We Waste? A Data-Driven Guide to Waste and Landfills

Although the amount of waste on our planet is estimated to increase, there are steps we can take now to change that.

Improper Disposal of PPE Contributes to Waste

Improper Disposal of PPE Contributes to Waste

The coronavirus pandemic has increased the need for PPE, which has the potential to become litter.

How Businesses Can Handle E-Waste

How Businesses Can Handle E-Waste

Making repairs, finding a reputable recycling company, donating older products and cutting down on purchases are just a few ways businesses can manage their e-waste problem.

EPA Proposes Changes to Environmental Protection Requirements for Utility Coal Ash Sites

EPA Proposes Changes to Environmental Protection Requirements for Utility Coal Ash Sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing changes related to utility coal as sites such as eliminating the tonnage limit, merging onsite and offsite coal ash definitions and increasing transparency for utility groundwater filings.

NRC Board to Hold Hearings on Texas Storage Proposal

A Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety and Licensing Board will hear oral arguments on petitions for an adjudicatory hearing on Interim Storage Partners' license application for an interim facility to store spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas.

UN Official Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed decried what she called the negative consequences of the current "take, make, and dispose" global economic model, citing harmful environmental and health impacts associated with the extraction of metals used in mobile phones, plastic waste flowing into the oceans, and the huge amount of electronic waste generated every year.

PA DEP Sets Meeting on Proposed Waste Treatment Facility

Elcon Recycling Services, LLC wants to construct and operate a hazardous waste treatment and storage facility to treat and store liquid waste at the Keystone Industrial Port Complex in Falls Township, Bucks County.

Waste Recycler Settles RCRA Case with EPA

The settlement requires Rho-Chem, LLC to complete a supplemental environmental project to purchase and provide at least $352,992 worth of emergency response instruments and communication and computing equipment to the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Homeland Security/Hazardous Materials Response Section.