How to Remove Hazardous Waste
Removing hazardous waste is not a job to be taken lightly. Hazardous waste can be as common as pool cleaner, but may also be something quite toxic. Know what you are dealing with before removal and take every safety precaution imaginable. Read on to learn how to remove hazardous waste. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wear gloves at all times when dealing with hazardous waste. Skin protection is a key component in disposal. Depending on what substance you are handling you run the risk anywhere from simple rashes to chemical burns to toxification. Wear new rubber gloves when handling any hazardous material.
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Invest in a good mask or respirator while handling hazardous waste. Breathing in dangerous chemicals and materials can have deadly results in many cases. Protect your lungs and inner body from inhaling anything your body should not.
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Cover your eyes in a pair of heavy duty goggles. Dangerous liquids and gases can easily get into the eyes causing anything from mild irritation to blindness. A solid pair of goggles protects you from anything spraying and hurting your vision.
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Store hazardous waste in an airtight container. No matter where you have to travel to dispose of your material, you do not want any leaking out and contaminating places or people along the way.
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Determine what type of hazardous waste you have. Each type of hazardous waste has a unique preferred method of removal.
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Contact the EPA and DEP for advice on proper places to dispose of the hazardous material you are removing. See the link in the Resources section for help on contacting the EPA and disposing of your specific hazardous materials.
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