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Types of Hazardous Waste – There are four main ways to identify hazardous waste; Ignitability, Corrosiveness, Reactivity, and Toxicity.  Ignitable wastes can create fires and may spontaneously combust, or have a flash point less than 60 °C (140 °F). Examples include waste oils and used solvents. Corrosive wastes are acids or bases that are capable of corroding metal containers, such as storage tanks, drums, and barrels. Battery acid is an example.  Reactive wastes can cause explosions, toxic fumes, gases, and vapors. An example is explosives. Toxic wastes are harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed.  Mercury is an example.

Hazardous Waste Recycling - Hazardous wastes come from many industries but most can be recycled safely and effectively. A hazardous waste is recycled if it is used, reused, or reclaimed. Some hazardous wastes need reclamation before they can be recycled or reused. The most common hazardous waste reclamation involves the recovery of solvents or metals with lead. Data collected on hazardous waste helps in the generation, management, and final disposition of regulated hazardous wastes.  Some estimates show hazardous waste recycling is under 5 percent of all hazardous waste managed. Free Recycling Quotes can help solve this problem. 

Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes - When hazardous wastes are disposed of improperly they can pollute the ground water.  There are many laws and regulations for hazardous waste generators.  Regulations that must be followed are quantity stored, storage requirements, and transportation requirements. Most companies are required to have emergency procedures in place in case of a disaster.