Hazardous waste containers at Purdue are stored in satellite accumulation areas (SAA). SAAs are used to manage waste in laboratories and shops because it provides safe and effective means to ...

Which biohazard waste container is best? Have you ever noticed the special trash bins at medical offices or hospitals? They’re actually specialized receptacles called biohazard waste containers, and ...

Laser-welded glass containers are suitable for the safe storage of hazardous materials. Photo: LZH. With the growing adoption of electric vehicles, the volume of battery materials and industrial waste ...

Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...