Hazardous Waste

Hazardous-waste management, the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste material that, when improperly hand led,can cause substantial harm to human health and safety or to the environment. ... They may cause damage during inadequate storage,transportation, treatment, or disposal operations. When left inappropriately treated or managed, thesewastes can have very harmful effects on the environment That is why it is necessary to understand the main classification categories of each. The four identifiable classifications are listed wastes, characteristic wastes,universal wastes and mixed wastes. For some waste streams, you may even be able to sell it off and create a revenue stream. There are a number of important reas ons that we encourage waste segregation; legal obligations, cost savings and protection of human health and the environment.