ENVIRONMENTAL LAW – Hazardous Waste

When it comes to hazardous waste, cutting corners can be a costly mistake. Businesses that fail to follow proper disposal and handling regulations often face hefty fines, damage to their reputations and even legal battles. Beyond financial penalties, non-compliance...

If your business generates hazardous waste that employees are exposed to, you are required to train them in handling such waste. These include employees who clean, treat, store and dispose of hazardous materials.  Here are four matters your employees should be...

When many people think of hazardous waste, they first consider the most extreme examples. For instance, disposing of radioactive materials is certainly an example of hazardous waste. If it’s not handled properly, it could cause harm to a great number of people. But...

If you run a business that handles hazardous material and waste at any level, understanding the proper mechanisms for handling, storing and disposing of these substances is essential to prevent costly fines, environmental damage and potential health risks. In New...

Auto repair shops in New York must wade through a complex set of federal and state regulations to ensure the proper disposal of potentially dangerous materials. Examples of hazardous auto shop waste include: Antifreeze Transmission fluid Motor oil Vehicle batteries...

Proper hazardous waste management is essential for businesses of all sizes. Proper management means your business is taking steps to meet set regulations and protect the environment, employees and the public. Implementing effective strategies for hazardous waste...

If you run a business that generates, treats, stores or disposes of hazardous waste, you need to be extra careful about your operations lest you pollute the environment. To do this, you need to be informed. Here are four things to know: Regulations  Since your...

Most companies produce some kind of hazardous waste. For instance, pesticide manufacturers create materials that may harm soil and produce air pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) understands these dangers, which is why it has set standard regulations...

Pesticides are chemical substances meant to reduce pests, such as rodents, fungi and insects that intend to destroy crops. Thousands of different kinds of pesticides are used all over the world.  Pesticide use is normal in the agricultural and landscaping industries,...

If your business operates with hazardous materials, such as acids, pesticides, paint, petroleum products, disinfectants, glues, acetone, heavy metals and so on, you need to observe additional safety measures to protect your employees and the environment. These...