Systemic RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Beyond Industrial Sectors

Very few would argue that hazardous waste management is not complex. It is an ongoing systematic process involving all institutional levels from the point of generation to the end disposal and beyond. We have discussed hazardous waste compliance for industrial business sectors but complicated and diverse hazardous waste streams in other sectors require a similar level of systematic program management as they are also subject to the EPA and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Waste management consultant, Darrell Oman, discusses compliant yet practical program management approaches for all hazardous waste generators while highlighting examples for educational institutions, healthcare businesses, and retailers. Darrell expands upon common systemic issues, list key steps to maintain compliance across departments and locations, and provide leaders comprehensive program management recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize environmental risks.