Resources
Practical Guidance for Hazardous Waste Generators
Everything you need to prepare for hazardous waste transportation and disposal - without drowning in jargon.
Get Prepared
Planning Checklist
If you have these pieces outlined, you're already ahead of most facilities.
Before You Schedule a Pickup
- Estimate quantities (drums, totes, bulk, or small containers)
- Identify major waste types (solvents, acids, caustics, oils, lab chemicals)
- Confirm where waste is staged and how trucks can access it
- Note time restrictions (shift changes, school hours, patient hours)
- Gather any SDS or previous profiles/manifests if available
Quick Reference
Information We'll Ask For
What usually comes up in the first call or email. None of this replaces formal regulatory guidance.
| Category | What We Ask | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Details | Name, location, and contact person | Determines routing, travel time, and decision-maker |
| Waste Description | Basic description and form (solid/liquid) | Guides profiling, packaging, and facility selection |
| Quantity | Number of drums, totes, or estimated bulk volume | Determines truck type, equipment, and stop duration |
| Timing | Requested pickup window and constraints | Aligns transportation with your operations |
| History | Existing manifests, profiles, or SDS | Speeds up disposal facility acceptance |
Don't have all of this ready? Send what you do know. We'll identify what's missing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions that come up most often when generators are planning their first or next shipment.
No. Basic descriptions, SDS, or past manifests are usually enough to start. We can identify what additional information a disposal facility will require and help you build it out.
For routine drum work, several business days is typical. Larger projects benefit from more notice. If urgent, call directly and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Potentially. It depends on how much we can learn about origin and contents, and what testing or segregation is needed. Start with a description of what you see on-site.
Our focus is Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Contra Costa, Yolo, and Sacramento Counties. If you're nearby or have multiple sites, email the details and we'll confirm whether we're a fit.
Within 24 hours on business days. Most inquiries get a same-day response. For urgent situations, call (510) 935-5701 directly.
No. These resources are operational guidance only. You're responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations and should consult your EHS team or advisors as needed.