Press Release Author: Environmental Resource Center
Industry: Environment
Press Release Summary: EPA's universal waste regulations set standards for waste batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps. Because these wastes are similar to household wastes, many industrial facilities unlawfully dispose of some of these wastes in their normal trash. A Universal Waste Handbook provides step-by-step procedures for the classification, storage, transportation, and disposal of universal waste.
Press Release Body: Cary, NC - EPA's universal waste regulations set standards for waste batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps. Because these wastes are similar to household wastes, many industrial facilities unlawfully dispose of some of these wastes in their normal trash. Or, they misclassify as universal waste common wastes that don't qualify, such as used oil and PCBs.
There are, however, detailed regulations governing the collection and management of these widely generated wastes. Among the most common violations of these regulations are the failure to properly label waste containers and keep them closed.
To ensure that Universal Wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner, Environmental Resource Center is offering a free electronic copy of its Universal Waste Handbook, which normally retails for $99.00. The handbook provides step-by-step procedures for the classification, storage, transportation, and disposal of universal waste. It also includes a copy of the latest EPA universal waste rules. To request a copy, go to http://www.ercweb.com/universal and enter VIP code EPR.
Headquartered in Cary, NC, Environmental Resource Center is an environmental consulting firm with offices in NC, TX, GA, VT, and LA. Established in 1981, the firm specializes in environmental, safety, and transportation audits, permitting, training, and consulting.
Web Site: http://www.ercweb.com/universal
Contact Details: Jeannette Karnofsky Environmental Resource Center 101Center Pointe Dr. Cary, NC 919-469-1585 ext. 226; Fax: 919-342-0807 jeannettek@ercweb.com http://www.ercweb.com
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