One of the most surprising things for many facilities is that federal RCRA rules often do not require secondary containment for containerized wastes - even when stored outdoors! In many cases, the regulations focus more on preventing releases and maintaining container integrity rather than mandating containment systems. That said, this is strictly a RCRA reality. Other programs like SPCC, stormwater permits (SWPPP), or state-specific rules may still require containment depend

There is a LOT of overlap between RCRA, OSHA, and DOT Hazmat - and some regulations are much stricter than others! It's important to know how each regulatory umbrella applies to your material, whether it is a waste or product. This step-by-step explanation shows you the different interpretations and requirements between RCRA, OSHA, and DOT Hazmat regulations for basil oil. As you'll see, this is why it's important to take your time in assessing & characterizing your waste or

Check out this handy comparison chart covering TRI vs Tier II reporting!

Need some help getting started with the new 2025 Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) waste regulations? Check out Vibe's overview training presentation and related guidance documents in this folder linked below! Keep your eyes and ears on alert for more incoming updates on these blooming regulations as TCEQ and RRC continue to develop and disseminate information! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3AJ3yZSQaGBWmUVUgQXvEx3E2Z4i8r0?usp=sharing

One of the most overlooked details on hazardous waste containers is the size of the UN identification number . Under DOT regulations (49 CFR 172.301(a)(1)), the “UN” or “NA” number must be at least 12 mm (½ inch) high  on non-bulk packages (and many IBC totes! Check out the blurb down below about a great option for labeling totes). Here’s where many generators go wrong: the preprinted hazardous waste label  often includes a small UN number space, but oftentimes, that size doe

Wondering if you can stack your totes in storage or during transportation? Check out this quick overview for more information!

✏️When writing an SPCC Plan, "You are only as good as the information you have!"🧠 The site visit to collect SPCC Plan data is one of the...

Produced water, a byproduct of oil and gas extraction, presents significant management challenges due to its large volume and complex...

Check out this helpful table for determining what level of HAZWOPER training you or your team needs! Document for download (clearer...

Here's a helpful overview guide for how to manage used oil mixed with fuel or simply off-spec fuels! Short and sweet - thank goodness for...

In Texas, facilities that report under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)  are often also subject to the state’s Pollution Prevention...

Aerosol can waste can be one of those sneaky waste streams - hidden in plain sight, often forgotten. And once you start asking around...

Check out this webinar! Texas has a lot of “unique” waste transportation registration requirements not found in other states, including...

Grab this little graphic to share with your team on the basics of flammable cabinets!

Check out this graphic overview of characteristic hazardous waste!

🔥Flammable and combustible liquids are ubiquitous in so many shops, facilities, and operations, and the safety regulations vary by...

More manifest changes incoming in 2025! On June 28th, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the “Third Rule” related to...

Allowing Remote Signers for Electronic Manifests SOURCE:   https://rcrapublic.epa.gov/files/14956.pdf In February 2023, one of EPA’s new...

Reporting on your TCEQ PBR operational status sounds a little bit intimidating, but it is actually pretty simple! Check out this...

Check out this USDOT HMR shipping exception! Sources linked below! SOURCES: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/173.150...