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Hazardous Waste Disposal in Kentucky

Hazardous waste materials like batteries, electronics, compressed gas cylinders, etc., contain hazardous substances. Hence, its improper disposal can lead to the release of harmful toxins, causing severe harm to the environment and humans. Kentucky, a city rich in history and manufacturing industries (automotive and aerospace), has more than 2,500 registered hazardous waste generators. As per the EPA’s approval, Kentucky must follow the hazardous waste provisions of the RCRA. To help local hazardous waste generators (large, small, or very small), Specific Waste Industries offers hazardous waste disposal in Kentucky that is efficient, compliant, and cost-effective. Call us today!

Our Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Include

As a licensed and insured waste transportation company, we are prepared to handle various types of Kentucky hazardous or non-hazardous waste. We have a team of fully-trained hazardous waste specialists who can correctly handle, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste by staying compliant with USEPA, USDOT, the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet, and OSHA regulations.

Here’s what our Kentucky hazardous waste disposal service includes:

  • Proper Waste Identification, including Full Analytical Capability
  • Pickup & Disposal of a Broad Range of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
  • Safe and Proper Transportation
  • Environmentally Sound Treatment and Disposal
  • On-time Regularly Scheduled Service
  • No Minimum Quantities
  • Manifest and Label Preparation
  • Competitive Pricing with No Separate Freight Charges
  • Full Customer Service Support
  • Peace of Mind Knowing Your Waste Will Get Handled Safely & Responsibly by an Experienced Leader in Environmental Services

How We Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Every year, we collect, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste by following appropriate procedures in order to:

  • Improve the environment and human health
  • Reduce the generated waste
  • Increase recycling and recover materials
  • Conserve energy and natural resources

Here are some of the measures that we take to dispose of hazardous waste by following state regulations and compliance:

Step 1: Identify the Waste Type & the Generator Status

Our hazardous waste disposal in Kentucky starts by identifying the type of hazardous waste you produce and creating a waste profile to classify the waste. We will also strategize to handle the waste in the safest way possible through disposal.

We also identify your ‘generator status’ as determining the amount of waste that you produce. As per the EPA, there are 3 categories of generators in the regulations, such as:

  • Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG): Generate no more than 220 pounds or no more than 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month.
  • Small Quantity Generators (SQG): Generate more than 220 pounds and less than 2205 pounds of hazardous waste per month.
  • Large Quantity Generators (LQG): Generate more than 2205 pounds or more than 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month.

We determine your category, follow the regulations, and abide by hazardous waste disposal regulations.

Step 2: Obtain EPA ID Number

If your generator status for hazardous waste disposal is classified as LQGs or SQGs, we will obtain a federal Environmental Identification Number on your behalf. If required, we will also report your hazardous waste activities and record them.

Step 3: Comply with the state’s regulations

Our waste disposal service always complies with state and federal regulations. While transporting the waste, we place it in a compatible DOT-compliant container and label it. We label and mark these containers on the basis of the United Nations Performance-Oriented Packaging Marking, hazardous waste marking, and DOT hazardous materials diamond(s). We also list all of the hazardous waste on an appropriately filled-out Hazardous Waste Manifest, which includes:

  • The generator’s and transporter’s addresses
  • Proper U.S. DOT descriptions
  • Respective Signatures.

Step 4: Disposal

We partner with many different disposal and recycling facilities so we can determine the most environmentally sound and cost-effective means of final disposal.

Contact us today! We provide quick hazardous waste pickup and disposal based on your needs.

We Take Care Of All Kinds Of Hazardous Waste

We dispose of various hazardous wastes, like Universal Waste, toxic organic and inorganic, Mercury, oxidizers, flammable liquids, gases, solids, corrosives, and so on. No matter the type of hazardous waste you need to dispose of, we follow Kentucky hazardous waste regulations and collect, transport, and treat waste in compliance with state and federal regulations. Not all materials are created equal; that’s why we use specific treatments as per the type of waste.

Our licensed team specializes in handling and disposing of the following types of waste in KY:

Universal Waste

  • Mercury-containing Fluorescent Lamps
  • Batteries (including Lithium Ion, Lead-Acid, Nickel-Cadmium)
  • Consumer Electronics (including computers, keyboards, monitors, cell phones, circuit boards)

Pharmaceutical Waste

Inorganic Waste

  • Acids
  • Bases
  • Aqueous Waste with Heavy Metals
  • Oxidizers

Mercury Waste

  • Thermostats/Thermometers/Mercury Switches
  • Mercury-contaminated Debris
  • COD Vials
  • Elemental Mercury

Other Waste

  • Contaminated Gasoline/Diesel
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Organic Peroxides
  • Water-reactive and Pyrophoric Waste
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders
  • Sharps Disposal

Non-Hazardous Waste

  • Antifreeze
  • Used Oil
  • Oily Water
  • Non-PCB Ballasts
  • PCB Ballasts (Non-TSCA Regulated)
  • Non-Hazardous Oil and Absorbents
  • RCRA Empty Drums
  • Industrial Non-Haz/Special Waste

Dispose of Hazard Waste Responsibly with Specific Waste

Don’t wait any longer to secure reliable and cost-effective hazardous waste disposal services in Kentucky! Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and learn how Specific Waste Industries can help you maintain a cleaner, safer environment. We also offer document shredding services in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here’s how we manage and dispose of hazardous waste in Kentucky:

  • Accurately identifying and separating hazardous material from non-hazardous material.
  • Storing hazardous waste correctly in DOT-compliant containers with labels.
  • Get an EPA ID number if your facility produces more hazardous waste—more than 220 pounds to more than 2,200 pounds.
  • Transporting hazardous waste to our authorized treatment, storage, or disposal facility in a safe manner.
  • Keeping records of hazardous waste amounts and disposals up-to-date.

Here are Kentuky’s hazardous waste regulations:

  • Identifying and classifying hazardous waste as per federal and state requirements.
  • Storing hazardous waste in DOT-compliant containers to avoid spills, leaks, and other possible environmental risks.
  • Obtaining SQG and LQG’s EPA identification numbers.
  • Adhering to waste transportation laws and making sure hazardous waste is carried by authorized carriers with a current U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) registration number.
  • Using a facility approved for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste (TSDF) to get rid of the waste.
  • Maintaining correct records and timely submission of required reports to regulatory agencies.

The overall hazardous waste disposal cost in Kentucky depends on the following factors:

  • The kind of waste (reactive hazardous, restricted hazardous, etc.)
  • The weight and volume of hazardous waste
  • The frequency of pickups

When it comes to hazardous waste, it is impossible to estimate accurate cost. Hazardous waste is genuinely case-specific and difficult to assign a precise range to.

Yes, we dispose of hazardous medical waste. Just give us a call at 877-425-2770. We will send one of our licensed hazardous waste specialists to your location, who can assist you in arranging a pickup from your facility. We collect, transport, treat (incinerate and autoclave), and dispose of pathological, trace chemotherapy, sharps, and all other potentially infectious waste.