Characterization of Hazardous and Special Wastes
At Teklab, one of the specialized services we offer is expert guidance in determining whether your waste materials meet the specific criteria for disposal at local landfill sites. Before proceeding with any waste analysis, it is crucial to identify the exact landfill or disposal facility where the waste is intended to be sent, as each facility has its own set of acceptance standards. These criteria can vary significantly between locations, depending on regulatory requirements, environmental concerns, and operational policies.
By partnering with Teklab, you can be assured that your waste will be evaluated promptly and accurately, in alignment with the appropriate disposal facility’s guidelines. This is done by adhering to strict standards that we take very seriously, because this philosophy of quality is intrinsic to maintaining industry-leading protocols for characterization of special wastes. Our team takes great care to ensure that all analysis is conducted thoroughly and in compliance with the specific requirements of the selected facility, safeguarding both regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility. With Teklab, you can avoid the risks of unreliable or hasty evaluations, ensuring that your waste is disposed of in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
TCLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
- Benzene
- Carbon Tetrachloride
- Chlorobenzene
- Chloroform
- 1,2-Dichloroethane
- 1,1-Dichloroethylene
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone
- Tetrachloroethene
- Trichloroethene
- Vinyl Chloride
TCLP 8 RCRA Metals
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Chromium
- Lead
- Mercury
- Selenium
- Silver
TCLP Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC)
- Cresol (o,m,p)
- 1,4-Dichlorobenzene
- 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Hexachlorobutadiene
- Hexachloroethane
- Nitrobenzene
- Pentachlorophenol
- Pyridine
- 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
- 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Additional Standard Tests
- Reactive Cyanide
- Reactive Sulfide
- Flash Point (Ignitability)
- Paint Filter
- pH (Corrosivity)
- Percent Solids
- Phenol
Optional Analysis
In addition to standard testing, we offer optional analyses, including:
- EOX/TOX
- F-listed organics
- PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
- TCLP Pesticides/Herbicides:
- Chlordane
- Endrin
- Heptachlor
- Lindane
- Methoxychlor
- Toxaphene
- 2,4-D
- 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Characteristic hazardous wastes are materials that are known or tested to exhibit one or more of the following four hazardous traits:
- ignitability (i.e., flammable)
- reactivity
- corrosivity
- toxicity
Listed hazardous wastes are materials specifically listed by regulatory authorities as a hazardous waste which are from non-specific sources, specific sources, or discarded chemical products.
The requirements of RCRA apply to all the companies that generate hazardous waste as well as those companies that store or dispose of hazardous waste in the United States.
Definitions
Hazardous waste: A waste may be hazardous if it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: toxicity, ignitability, corrosivity, and reactivity. In the United States, the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste is regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). Hazardous wastes are defined under RCRA in 40 CFR 261 where they are divided into two major categories: characteristic wastes and listed wastes.
A hazardous waste is a special type of waste because it cannot be disposed of by common means like other by-products of our everyday lives. Depending on the physical state of the waste, treatment and solidification processes might be required.
Non Hazardous Waste: EPA defines solid waste as any garbage or refuse, sludge from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility and other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community activities. Nearly everything we do leaves behind some kind of waste.
Special Waste: Any solid, liquid, semi-solid or gaseous material and associated containers generated as a direct or indirect result of an industrial process or from the disposal of contaminants(s) from the air, water or land. Special waste is from a non-residential source and includes, but is not limited to any of the following: industrial process waste; pollution control waste; incinerator residues; sludges; contaminated soil, residue, debris and articles from the cleanup of a spill or release of materials, regulated asbestos-containing material. Characterization of special wastes refers to the process of identifying and analyzing the physical, chemical, and biological properties of a waste material that is considered “special” due to its unique handling requirements, often not classified as hazardous but still needing specific disposal methods, including factors like volume, composition, toxicity, and potential environmental impacts, to determine the appropriate management strategy for its disposal.
