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Guide to Hazardous Materials Storage Services and Facilities

Find the hazardous material storage solutions you need for your business


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Does your business need hazardous chemical storage or hazardous materials storage services and facilities? Chances are if you are involved in today's modern production, you do.

While the broader waste disposal industry is lagging somewhat in today’s economy, according to the New York Times, hazardous material storage is still in demand.

Follow these three steps to access the relevant information and to implement solutions for your hazmat storage needs:

1. Search government and private websites knowledgeable in proper hazmat material storage and handling.

2. Shop around for hazardous waste storage products and supplies you need for on-site handling and storage.

3. Investigate whether transporting your waste to a specially-designed hazardous material storage facility is the best option for you.


Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

If you produce hazardous waste, you need hazmat storage supplies


With the right hazardous material storage supplies and products; you can convert part of your work site into a safe hazmat storage facility. This can provide a temporary solution necessary to store your waste, before sending it out to a long-term warehouse or landfill.

I recommend: Interstate Products, Inc. offers a variety of supplies for hazardous material storage solutions, including cabinets, containment berms, containment pallets and outdoor hazardous material storage buildings. US Chemical Storage bills itself as the leading manufacturer of hazmat storage buildings. You can find hazmat rental storage supplies at U.S. Hazmat Rentals. The Assmann Corporation of America manufactures polyethylene tanks for hazardous material storage that can be used in a variety of industries.

Access the information you need for proper hazmat product storage


Both managers and employees alike need to know the basics of hazardous materials storage and handling. Government and public websites can provide the necessary information, knowledge and training.

I recommend: Excal Visual LLP provides multimedia training materials for employees involved in hazardous materials storage and handling. This or similar training is required by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), under their Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also has strict requirements for hazardous waste handling and management, which includes issues related to hazardous materials storage services and facilities.

Send your hazmat waste to proper hazardous materials storage warehouses and landfills


Options exist to process, treat, transport and store hazardous waste properly. This is accomplished through the use of hazardous materials storage services and facilities, including warehouses and landfills. This route may be appropriate for larger quantities and for safer, long-term storage.

I recommend: Waste Management, the nation's largest waste disposal company, has five facilities around the country that are specially designed to process and store hazardous materials safely in subtitle "C" secure landfills. Evans Distribution Systems provides a warehouse to store hazardous chemicals in Detroit, MI. It is also cross-referenced in the Work.com Guide to Warehouse Storage Services.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • Gauge your needs. The amount of hazmat storage you need will help you determine whether to buy supplies and store on-site, or send it out to a specially-designed hazardous material storage facility.
  • Know the rules and regulations. Use the links above to keep current on the laws regulating hazardous waste storage and handling, as well as, required employee training.

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Featured Vendors

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