Pollution Prevention Newsletter Vol.1, No.2 Vol.
Most companies calculate waste by the cost of hauling it away.
Unfortunately, that's only the tip of the iceberg. Many costs are associated with waste, including waste handling, moving, storing, managing, removal and disposal. Throw in the necessary equipment and facilities and energy. If waste streams fall under hazardous or residual regulations, additional costs such as permitting, monitoring, reporting and inspecting apply. Treating waste on-site is also costly, and includes facilities, equipment, supplies, utilities, maintenance and labor costs just to name a few.