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Elementary Neutralization Unit RCRA Exemption
If you've got corrosive hazardous waste (D002) that is only hazardous because of its pH, your waste stream may qualify for the elementary...
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Jul 29, 20243 min read


Alert! Texas Senate Bill 1397
Increased TCEQ fines and historical compliance scrutiny are incoming with the passing of Senate Bill 1397, or the Sunset Bill. Here is a...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read


WHERE IS MY SPILL KIT?!
A lot of us have been there – sprinting, sweating, panicking – WHERE IS MY SPILL KIT?! But with the right preparation and asking yourself...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Why do drums have those rings?
Check out this fun fact of the day! Sources: https://packspec.com/metal-shipping-and-storage-drum-jargon-decoded/...
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Jun 17, 20241 min read


Free Resource: State-by-State Guide to USTs
Save this free resource for a state-by-state guide to managing USTs! https://www.sourcena.com/state-by-state-guide/
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Jun 16, 20241 min read


Used Oil vs Waste Oil - Which is it?
I frequently see tanks and waste containers labeled as "waste oil." While it's great the generator is making an effort to clearly label...
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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Gas Station Waste - RRC or TCEQ?
Below is a repost of something I wrote up a few years ago - still applies! :) George Carlin once asked, “Why do they lock gas station...
abbyholovach
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Characteristic Hazardous Waste Table Guide
Combing through the regulations trying to find regulatory limits for hazardous waste can be a pain. I've found a few helpful tables over...
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May 25, 20241 min read


Waste Classifications Guidance
Classifying waste streams can be a tricky endeavor! Here are a few helpful resources to ensure your waste classifications are on-point!...
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May 22, 20241 min read


UST Operator Training Rules by State
This link below contains a link to "Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training Rules by State." While this list was made in 2017,...
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May 16, 20241 min read


TCEQ's Investigative Checklists
Did you know that TCEQ has published all of their environmental investigation checklists online? This is an AMAZING resource to audit...
abbyholovach
May 11, 20241 min read


Lead Acid Battery Shipments
*Lead acid battery shipment guidance linked in the image below: https://batterycouncil.org/industry-stewardship/employee-safety/safety-tr...
abbyholovach
May 6, 20241 min read


EHS Training Presentations
This information is too important not to share! Below I have linked to various EHS trainings for anyone's download/use. I will continue...
abbyholovach
Apr 28, 20241 min read


"Waste Management Pitfalls - Tips for Avoiding Violations"
Presented on April 22, 2024 for UTA's Division for Enterprise Development
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Apr 22, 20241 min read


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Apr 20, 20240 min read


Chlorinated Solvents in the Shop
You've probably heard of halogens in relation to used oil - if the halogens are too high in your used oil, many recyclers will not accept...
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Apr 4, 20242 min read


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Mar 23, 20240 min read


Paint Spills in Texas
TCEQ's referenced guidance document: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/waste-permits/publications/rg-370.pdf
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Mar 17, 20241 min read


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Mar 16, 20240 min read


Quick-Guide for SDSs
This guidance document focuses on the "most critical" components of an SDS for boots-on-the-ground personnel, highlighting the most...
abbyholovach
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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