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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was originally enacted in 1976 and has been amended and clarified many times since then. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of RCRA which outlines three major goals:
- to protect the public from harm caused by unsafe waste disposal
- to encourage recycling, reuse, and reduction of certain resources.
- to clean up spill improperly stored wastes, and contaminated sites that may be harmful to people or the environment.
The RCRA calls out in detail proper handling, labeling, transport, and disposal of types of waste. This is a complex set of regulations that requires an expert eye for accurate interpretation and implantation of the right procedures for each waste management situation.
The Pro-Teck team is adept at the proper development of action plans based on the RCRA guidelines for each hazardous waste. Interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is another Pro-Teck talent that will aid in the proper identification and disposal of questionable chemicals and substances. Pro-Teck can develop a set of cost-effective waste transport and disposal options for the client to choose the best strategy to fit the problem and budget at hand.
Billy Torello relates to fellow business owners and waste management consultants what his experience shows is the most important consideration in the waste management process:
"Do your research! The more upfront research and information that goes into your waste disposal plan, the more accurate and reliable it will be, without the surprises that lead to increased costs, time lags and regulation problems. Ask yourself, What are all the variables involved? What’s it going to take to handle this effectively? Do your homework… There are no shortcuts. Be realistic in your plan with your client and follow through completely."
When preparing a project bid, Pro-Teck always does the research, digs deep for any hidden issues, and double checks that everything has been covered before submitting a supporting bid that is both responsive and complete.
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