
Hazardous Waste
Effective hazardous waste management protects human health and the environment, as well as your business. Safe and proper storage, removal, and disposal of any hazardous waste your organization produces is incredibly important. This includes everything from chemicals and types of clinical waste to solvents, cleaning supplies, and oil.
Congress authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate hazardous waste management across the USA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). There are also local laws and enforcement actions. Improper management of hazardous waste and non-compliance can lead to serious health risks, substantial fines, and potential jail sentences.
At Business Waste, we provide professional hazardous waste services for companies of any size and industry. This includes containers to store hazardous materials safely, collections by fully licensed professionals, and responsible disposal. Learn more about hazardous waste management and get a free no-obligation quote for collection – call 888 584 2118 or contact us online.

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What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste is any material with characteristics that are harmful to human health or the environment. It can come in various forms including solids, liquids, and sludge. Many types of hazardous waste might be toxic, reactive, ignitable, and corrosive, which must be managed properly to protect individuals and the environment.
Businesses in all industries can produce many examples of hazardous waste from old paint to toxic chemicals and barrels of used oil. They must all be stored securely and away from other types of trash to minimize the risk of contamination and exposure to harmful materials.
These are some common hazardous waste examples:
- Chemicals – brake fluid, printer toner, cleaning products
- Batteries – alkaline, lithium-ion, rechargeable batteries
- Fluorescent bulbs – contain mercury
- E-waste – old TVs, laptops, phones, and other electrical items
- Pharmaceuticals – over-the-counter medication, expired medicines
- Sharps – contaminated syringes, needles, and scalpels
- Paint – spray paints and solvents
- Garden chemicals – pesticides, fertilizer, and insecticides
Hazardous waste collection
Daily, weekly, and fortnightly commercial hazardous waste collection is available to meet your needs. Fully licensed professionals can pick up any type and volume of hazardous materials at convenient times and days. Regular and reliable hazardous waste removal gets potentially dangerous garbage off your site and reduces the risk of exposure, leaks, and environmental harm.
After collection, the hazardous trash is transported to an approved treatment or disposal facility. This is all part of the cradle-to-grave manifest system for hazardous waste. It’s monitored from the point of production to disposal to comply with RCRA regulations and ensure safe management of hazardous waste.
To ensure accountability across the process you must have a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. This is required by the EPA and U.S. Department of Transportation when hazardous waste is transported. It details the type and quantity of hazardous materials transported, handling instructions, and signature lines for all parties involved in the disposal process.
Each party signs and keeps a copy and the final destination returns one to the generator (your business) to confirm safe delivery to the intended facility. At Business Waste, all commercial hazardous waste collection is carried out safely and legally in line with national and local regulations.
Commercial hazardous waste disposal
Safe, effective, and sustainable hazardous waste disposal is vital to protect humans, wildlife, and the environment when getting rid of such dangerous materials. Our hazardous waste disposal services keep all waste away from landfills and ensure legal and responsible processes, treatment, and disposal of any type and volume of hazardous trash.
There are various methods of hazardous waste disposal. Chemical, thermal, biological, and physical treatment are the four main ways to get rid of toxic and potentially harmful materials. The molecular form of the material changes with chemical, thermal, and biological treatments while physical treatment concentrates or solidifies it.
Some hazardous waste can be recycled after treatment too, depending on the type of materials. Treatment may remove or reduce the toxicity of certain hazardous waste materials and mean they can be reused or recovered. Various types of e-waste can be treated, processed, recycled, and reused.
All commercial hazardous waste disposal is carried out by fully licensed professionals and in line with relevant RCRA regulations. You will receive a signed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest that confirms your hazardous waste was received by an appropriate disposal facility and processed properly. Rest assured that your hazardous garbage is managed and disposed of safely.
Hazardous waste disposal methods and treatment examples can include:
- Chemical treatment – oxidation, ion exchange, and precipitation
- Thermal treatment – incineration (including with a fluidized-bed incinerator, multiple-hearth furnace, and rotary kiln)
- Biological treatment – landfarming and bioremediation
- Physical treatment – solidification, sedimentation, evaporation, and carbon filtration
Who needs hazardous waste services?
Many businesses require hazardous waste services to store and dispose of such potentially dangerous materials safely, legally, and responsibly. Manufacturers may generate high volumes of industrial hazardous waste with barrels to get rid of regularly, while small independent auto shops produce used oil and tires.
Organizations that throw away cleaning products, solvents, and old paint all require hazardous waste services to manage them safely. There are examples of hazardous waste in all industries, just some create lots more than others. Separating it from other materials, storing it safely, and arranging removal by licensed professionals is essential.
We can provide professional hazardous waste services suitable for any business, including:

Hazardous waste bins and containers
Secure storage of any hazardous waste types is important to reduce the risk of leaks, exposure to harmful materials, and contamination. Specialist hazardous waste containers keep the contents safe. At Business Waste, we can provide rental services for a wide range of hazardous waste containers, bins, barrels, and bags.
Hazardous waste drums and barrels are often used to contain chemicals, oil, and other potentially dangerous liquids. There are also various hazardous waste bins and bags available for solid kinds of hazardous materials like e-waste, batteries, and some types of medical waste. Different sizes suit the volumes and space your organization has.
Combine suitable hazardous waste containers and bins with an efficient collection frequency for cost-effective management. It’s vital you use containers that fit into your storage space and can contain the volume of hazardous waste you produce. Overflowing hazardous waste bins can cause serious problems. View available bins or speak to one of our team for more information.
How does hazardous
waste removal work?
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Select your free dumpsters
It’s quick and easy to organise commercial waste collection for your business.
Simply start by telling us the:
- Type of trash you need removing
- Size of dumpsters you require
- Number of dumpsters you want
We’ll provide you with a free quote.
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Arrange delivery
When you’re happy with the type, number, and size of free dumpsters, tell us when you need your dumpsters delivering.
Let us know about any access issues where you want the dumpsters delivering – such as locked gates, access codes and times. We’ll get you up and running in no time.
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Fill up your dumpster
After the free dumpsters arrive at your chosen location, fill them up with the agreed trash type.
Make sure you remain within any weight limits for the specific waste type and bin size.
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Get your business waste collected
We’ll arrange waste collection at a time and frequency to suit you and the amount of waste you have.
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Why use Business Waste for
hazardous waste management?
Get rid of any type and amount of hazardous waste from your business safely and with peace of mind with Business Waste. We partner with a nationwide network of fully licensed hazardous waste haulers who collect and transport your commercial hazardous waste to appropriate disposal facilities.
Save money as our waste broker services mean we compare and source the best prices for hazardous waste pickup by working with local suppliers. Combine suitable containers, bins, and bags to store your hazardous trash with an efficient collection frequency for cost-effective management.
Our team of hazardous waste experts can listen to your needs and advise on the best options to save you money and get rid of your hazardous waste responsibly. Everything is done in line with RCRA and local regulations to protect human health, the environment, and your business. Choose Business Waste for hazardous waste collection and benefit from:
- Responsible hazardous waste disposal – all hazardous waste is disposed of safely, legally, and away from landfills at appropriate facilities.
- Competitive prices – we work with local hazardous waste companies to deliver affordable and cost-effective quotes and prices.
- Regular collections – choose between daily, weekly, and fortnightly hazardous waste collections for your organization.
- Secure bins and containers – a wide range of containers, bins, and bags ensure all hazardous materials are stored safely before collection.
- Fully licensed hazardous waste haulers – the teams of hazardous waste experts we work with ensure all processes are followed properly and adhere to the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest system.
Get a free no-obligation quote for hazardous waste removal today – call 888 584 2118 or contact us online.

Hazardous waste FAQs
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Is used oil hazardous waste?
Used oil is not normally hazardous waste. The EPA classifies used oil as a universal waste. The likes of used motor oil, cooking oil, and other oils can usually be refined, recycled, and reused. However, used oil becomes hazardous waste if it becomes contaminated with any hazardous materials, such as chemicals.
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Is paint hazardous waste?
Paint is considered a hazardous waste, even though it might not seem harmful. Oil-based or some anti-mildew latex paints are types of hazardous waste, which can contain toxins and heavy metals. These can harm the environment and human health due to their characteristics, so should be treated as hazardous materials.
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Is antifreeze hazardous waste?
Antifreeze is not a listed hazardous waste according to the EPA under federal regulations. However, the composition and contamination of antifreeze may mean it is considered hazardous in certain situations. If it contains levels of lead and other metals or becomes contaminated with gasoline then the antifreeze may be classified as hazardous waste.
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Are empty aerosol cans hazardous waste?
Generally, empty aerosol cans can be considered hazardous waste. This is because they may still contain residual propellant inside, which could be reactive or flammable. Aerosol cans make up about 40% of retail items managed as hazardous waste at large retail facilities in the US.
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Are LED and fluorescent bulbs hazardous waste?
There’s a big difference between the characteristics of fluorescent and LED bulbs:
- Fluorescent bulbs are hazardous waste as they contain mercury.
- LED bulbs are not considered hazardous waste as they contain no mercury or hazardous materials.
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Are tires considered hazardous waste?
The EPA classifies tires as non-hazardous solid waste. Tires contain chemicals though, which can contaminate groundwater if disposed of improperly. Tire fires also release gases, heavy metals, and oils that are hazardous. Recycling tires and responsible disposal is vital to prevent any hazardous incidents.

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