Every business that produces hazardous waste materials must handle and store them safely. You have to be extra careful considering that the waste materials may be harmful to the environment and human health. You cannot just store them in old detergent containers or some food service containers that you have lying around.
Experts at Containit Solutions share that hazardous waste containers such as containment pallets must be used to store waste materials. These containers should be compatible with the waste materials. They must be in good condition. They should be free of leaks. No residue of any substance should remain outside the container. Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) have the advantage of being high in capacity but having an overall low profile.
Don’t Forget to Seal the Waste Containers
You have to remember that leakage and spillage cannot occur when handling hazardous waste. Your containers must be sealed ideally with a screw-type lid. There are similar designs of lids that do the job of sealing equally well. Plastic wraps, aluminium foil, and other temporary and makeshift lids are unacceptable.
Make Sure to Label Your Containers
Your waste containers should be labelled with the right chemical waste tags the moment you start using them to store hazardous waste. It does not matter whether the containers are full or not; proper labelling is a must.
Another thing that you must avoid is mixing different kinds of hazardous waste materials. There is no telling if these will react with each other and cause the containers to leak. Labelling ensures that you cannot mix things up.
While the containers are being filled, you have to put them in a designated area. You have to bear in mind that this kind of storage is temporary until the waste materials are collected. Therefore, the storage area must be accessible to collectors.