As the first step to proper management of hazardous waste streams, businesses need to determine if the waste they generate is hazardous or non-hazardous. Stericycle provides the required expertise by applying knowledge of the chemical composition of the material, investigating the process it came from, utilizing information from the material safety data sheets(MSDS), supplier and manufacturer literature and / or having a representative sample of the waste tested.

Hazardous waste may be generated in many areas of your business from the work floors to offices. As a complimentary service, Stericycle will conduct a thorough waste survey to identify all your waste streams.

Note: Not properly characterizing waste and lack of documentation are common waste violations cited during compliance audits.