Barnes HazMat promotes Recycling as the primary method of disposal. When no recycling options are available, Treatment or Incineration is preferred. While Landfill is still a legal method of disposal for many wastes, it leaves the generator vulnerable to future cleanup costs and litigation

PACKAGING/SHIPMENT METHODS

BULK  Shipments via vacuum truck, roll-off bin, and IBCs (i.e. Cu. Yd. boxes or “Totes”) provide the optimum savings. Ease of transportation, loading/unloading, and large volumes make them easy to process by the TSDF

DRUM  Drum wastes which are comprised of liquids or solids with no inner containers provide the best solution for medium volume wastes.   While waste can be shipped in drums from 5-55 gal. sizes, the larger the drum, the better the pricing.  Instead of shipping multiple 5 gal. drums, consolidating the waste in larger drums will dramatically reduce the costs.

COMMODITY (LOOSE) PACK  Shipments in drums or boxes of over packed small containers of same type wastes (i.e. Paints, lubricants, expired products) provide the best alternative when consolidation is impractical.  Similar to “Lab Packs”, “Loose Packs or Commodity Packs” are easier for a TSDF to manage because they are of the same type waste and don’t require additional inventory review and evaluation.

LAB PACK  The term “Lab Pack” does not refer strictly to laboratory chemicals.  It is a packaging method for shipping multiple bottles of waste (<5gal.) overpacked in a single outer container.  The chemicals must be of the same DOT hazard class and compatibility and detailed inventory lists are required for TSDF approval.  While Lab Packs are the most costly shipment method, they provide a needed alternative when disposing of small volumes or a wide assortment of chemicals.

         
DISPOSAL FACILITIES      BHM uses only the top rated TSDFs, and screens   all disposal facilities prior to use for compliance with permit requirements, insurance, and safe work practices.  No TSDF is ideally suited for all types of waste, our knowledge of waste disposal methods and procedures, enables us to direct the waste to the facility best suited for the specific waste stream to maximize your disposal dollar. BHM operates independently, putting the customer’s interests first, not the TSDF. While the selection of disposal facilities remains the generator responsibility, BHM  provides options to  assist the generator with their selection.