Your business, regardless of how small or even if it’s located at home, has different regulations and requirements from households when it comes to hazardous waste. Outlined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), MA businesses have limited options when it comes to hazardous waste transportation and disposal. Today, we’re going over common types, transportation and disposal requirements, and how the MA VSQG Program can help. [Read more…]
5 Common Types of Small Business Hazardous Waste
Any business owner will tell you the sheer amount of waste their business generates, and that’s true for small businesses as well. When navigating the rules and regulations surrounding commercial waste, small businesses’ hazardous waste is no exception. As a business—even the smallest are held to different standards when it comes to storing, transporting, and disposing of these hazardous materials. Learn what common types of hazardous waste you may be generating. [Read more…]