Mitigard manages hazardous waste disposal through a stringent, multi-step process that prioritizes safety and regulatory compliance.

  1. Identification, Storage, and Handling: We begin by accurately identifying and classifying all hazardous materials, which are then stored in compatible, clearly labeled containers within designated accumulation areas equipped with secondary containment systems. All employees involved receive comprehensive training on proper handling procedures and emergency response plans.
  2. Transportation: Once the waste is ready for disposal, we partner with licensed hazardous waste transporters who are registered with the EPA and follow all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. A Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is used to track the waste from the point of generation to its final destination, creating a reliable “cradle-to-grave” paper trail.
  3. Treatment and Final Disposal: The licensed transporter delivers the waste to a permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF), where it is treated (e.g., neutralization, incineration) to reduce its toxicity and volume, or securely contained in engineered landfills designed to prevent environmental contamination.

Mitigard provides full-service waste identification and packaging solutions tailored for diverse laboratory environments, encompassing medical, academic, and industrial facilities. We initiate the process by conducting a thorough site assessment and utilizing expert chemical profiling to accurately identify all waste streams, whether known or “unknowns,” to determine proper classification under RCRA and other relevant regulations. Our trained field technicians then meticulously segregate and package these materials into appropriate DOT-approved containers, applying compliant labeling and securing them for transport to ensure safety and regulatory adherence from the moment they leave your lab bench.

We also specialize in managing abandoned or surplus maintenance waste, ensuring that these often-overlooked materials are properly characterized and brought into compliance. Our trained field technicians then meticulously segregate and package all identified materials into appropriate DOT-approved containers, applying compliant labeling and securing them for transport to ensure safety and regulatory adherence from the moment they leave your lab bench. This streamlined service ensures compliance with strict EPA guidelines on hazardous waste generators and facilitates safe, efficient removal.

Management of High-Hazardous Materials

Mitigard possesses specialized expertise in managing high-hazardous materials, offering comprehensive solutions that prioritize safety, compliance, and risk mitigation for the most volatile waste streams.
We handle acutely hazardous and reactive compounds through rigorous protocols developed by our team of chemists and safety experts. Where transportation of these materials presents an elevated risk, we provide high-end, onsite treatment services.
                             
Our trained specialists use specialized equipment to perform controlled chemical neutralization or stabilization directly at your facility, safely mitigating the reactive properties and reducing the hazard level before the material is packaged and prepared for final transport to a permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF).
Every step of this specialized process adheres strictly to OSHA safety standards and DTSC/EPA hazardous waste regulations, ensuring a secure, compliant, and efficient resolution for even the most challenging hazardous materials your organization generates.