This type of waste most typically comes from chemical manufacturers, research and development facilities, biotechnology labs or storage facilities.
Chemical waste is anything containing or contaminated with:
Flammable solvents (such as paint thinners and cleaning agents)
Leachate toxic materials (such as pesticides)
Corrosives (most often acids and bases)
Reactives (such as solvents and paints)
Toxic materials (such as battery acid)
PCBs (manmade chemical compound with varied uses)