Put a Lid on it!
Why are closed containers for hazardous waste so important? January 13, 2015 By Ken Trankle One of the most common RCRA violations I run across is the failure to “put a lid on it”. If you are storing hazardous wastes, the container must be closed at all times unless you’re adding or removing waste from a container. Mismanaged facilities will often leave drums open, allowing fumes to escape into the area and risking spills. Other examples of poor hazardous waste …