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

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.

For safety reasons, biohazard waste containers are puncture-resistant. This is particularly important when disposing of ...

Facilities that work with radioactive materials require practical solutions for small quantities of isotopes and radioactive waste.

Beyond visible machinery risks, small leaks and poor waste habits often go unnoticed, leading to major regulatory and contamination issues.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is storing hundreds, maybe thousands, of barrels of radioactive waste mixed with incompatible chemicals that have the potential to cause an explosion , putting workers ...