Depending on the operations of your small business, you may eventually come across hazardous waste issues. Waste is considered hazardous if it is (a) ignitable (burns readily); (b) corrosive or reactive (explosive); or (c) contains certain amounts of toxic chemicals. EPA and Hazardous Waste LawThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a list of some 500 specific hazardous wastes. Hazardous wastes may be solids, sludges, or liquids. Businesses that produce hazardous waste can include: dry cleaners; auto repair shops; hospitals; exterminators; and photo processing centers. We’ve even helped some construction companies and manufacturing businesses with EPA violations. Larger hazardous waste generators can include chemical manufacturers, electroplating companies, and petroleum refineries. Hazardous waste traditionally was disposed of on the land of the person or facility that generated the waste. Occasionally, the generator would transport the waste to an off-site disposal area. In either case, there often was little or no record keeping, so subsequent landowners were unaware of risks on their property and waste was stored improperly. This led to significant contamination of land and water, exposing those living in the area to any number of related medical conditions. Before federal regulation of hazardous waste disposal began, the EPA estimated that 290 million tons of hazardous waste were produced in the United States annually, ninety percent of which was disposed of improperly. Some old hazardous waste sites, like Love Canal, have been the subject of toxic tort lawsuits by people who were injured by exposure to the toxic substances. Disposing Properly of Hazardous Waste in UtahDue to the increasing regulation of hazardous waste disposal efforts at both the federal and state level there are now a number of recycling options for businesses. Because the components of your waste determine the level of regulatory rules, one thing you may want to consider is whether your business could use alternate materials that are more easily recycled. Even if they’re more expensive on the front end, they could end up saving you a considerable amount of time and resources at the disposal phase. Hazardous Waste Lawyer Free ConsultationWhen you need legal help with a hazardous waste issue or EPA case, please call Ascent Law for your free consultation (801) 676-5506. We want to help you.
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