Always ask for the MSDS when considering purchase of a new product and use this information as part of your product evaluation, checking for the presence of regulated chemicals. By minimizing hazardous waste generation at your facility, you can save money as well as reduce your regulatory burden and exposure to fines or other regulatory actions. When use of hazardous materials, or generation of hazardous waste is unavoidable, manage them properly to minimize costs. Reuse hazardous materials such as solvents wherever possible to decrease both purchase and disposal costs. Keep all storage containers closed to prevent evaporation.
Evaporation is considered an illegal form of treatment for hazardous wastes.
Store drums inside a building or at least in an access controlled area for security. Store materials, chemicals and wastes in such a manner that they are protected from the elements. When moving drums, take precautions to prevent punctures and spills. Never mix hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. If any hazardous waste is introduced into a non-hazardous waste, the entire mixture becomes a hazardous waste.