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HAZARDOUS WASTE

Chemicals, Cleaners, and Pesticides • Oils • Solvents & Absorbents • Paint & Paint Related Waste • Aerosols • Hand Sanitizers • Cylinders • Flammable Materials • Lab Packs • Expired/ Recalled Consumer Products • AFFF • PFAS

HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES

2019 was a big year for LRI in terms of growth and adding capabilities to better serve our customers, like you! One of the things we have added, to our already long list of services, is Hazardous Waste Disposal. Our team is here to help you develop a safe and compliant program to dispose of your hazardous wastes. We are continuously keeping up with EPA and DOT regulations to ensure proper disposal. Here are just a few of the hazardous waste services we can provide. 

  • Lab Packs

  • Landfill

  • Waste to Energy

  • Fuels Blending

  • Stabilization

  • Waste Water Treatment

  • On-site Services

  • Waste Profiling

  • Waste Minimization

  • Solvent Recycling

  • Roll-off Work

  • Transportation of Hazardous Wastes

  • Used Oil Recycling

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To learn more about our hazardous waste services, please contact us!

PFAS & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PFAS, also known as Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are human made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS chemicals have been used worldwide since the 1940s in industry and consumer products. In recent years, PFAS has become a topic in the hazardous waste world, as they these chemicals don't break down easily and accumulate over time.

Materials containing PFAS:

  • Non-stick Cookware

  • Water-resistant Clothing

  • Firefighting Foam

  • Cosmetics

  • Cleaning Supplies

  • Furniture

  • Fast Food Packaging

  • Photographic Processes

  • Personal Care Items

  • Floor Polish

  • Stain-resistant Products

  • Paints

  • Pesticides & Herbicides

  • Furniture Fabrics

  • Carpets

  • Drinking Water

PFAS & Health Issues

Most people have been exposed to PFAS due to it being in a number of household products. Because PFAS can accumulate and stay in the human body for long periods of time, there can be health issues related to PFAS exposure. Health issues like:

  • Low-Infant Birth Weight

  • Effects on Immune System

  • Cancer (from PFOA)

  • Thyroid Hormone Disruption (from PFOS)

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