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Primary Containment Options

Every industry that manufactures or treats hazardous materials requires primary containment solutions. Whether you’re using hazardous chemicals, oil, diesel, or processing waste, any unplanned or uncontrolled release of these materials can cause severe environmental hazards. Primary containment measures ensure that the material does not react with its immediate surroundings. Effective containment systems reduce direct contact […]

Oil And Natural Gas Fracking: Industry Outlook In The United States

Fracking is a term used to describe hydraulic fracturing, a process developed to extract oil and gas from shale rock. Shale is a soft clay and mud-based sedimentary rock known for holding pockets of natural gasses and oil. The process of oil and natural gas fracking involves injecting liquids at high pressure into subterranean rock. […]

How To Choose The Right Roll-Off Container

Are you working on a construction project? Do you own a commercial site? Roll-off containers can keep your job site well organized and save you from multiple trips to dump yards for waste disposal or recycling. Thanks to their mobility and various sizing options, roll-off containers are a safe and convenient way to discard debris. […]

How is Groundwater Remediated? Methods Explained

What is Groundwater Remediation? Groundwater can be defined as any natural water present below the surface. Most often, it is found in underground layers or the subsurface of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures or unconsolidated materials known as aquifers. This resting state leaves groundwater susceptible to common pollutants such as gasoline, oil, road salts and […]

How Can Small Businesses Manage Hazardous Waste?

Attracting hefty fines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the last thing your small business needs. Businesses across industries must stay up to date when it comes to proper hazardous waste disposal. Take pharmaceuticals, for instance. In February 2019, the EPA prohibited “down-the-drain” hazardous waste disposal by pharmas, along with other changes. Why is […]