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Some waste streams often cause headaches for disposal facilities because they generate large dust clouds that are easily carried by the winds. This can cause a number of environmental compliance problems for the facility and have an impact on the health and safety of staff, customers and neighboring communities. These dust clouds can also lead to an increased risk of incurring regulatory infractions and fines.
Industrial settings like plants are typically the generators of dusty waste streams from their sanding, cutting, burning or milling processes. This material is often captured by dust collection systems installed to protect workers from potential hazards associated with exposure to the dust or to minimize its' release into the environment. Waste generators, haulers and disposal facilities alleviate these problems by utilizing one of the following procedures for disposal.
Waste generators, waste haulers and landfill sites alleviate this problem by utilizing one of the following procedures for disposal.
1. Properly containing the materials at the point of generation is the optimal solution. Utilizing affordable, custom manufactured packaging helps to reduce cleanout costs, limit worker exposure and fully contain the dusty waste. PacTec offers several styles made from a variety of materials to meet your specific equipment and loading specifications.
2. Capturing the dusty waste at the disposal site is one alternative. For example, when large consistent streams call for the use of Pneumatics, containing the materials at the disposal site can be considered. This method can be used for potential reclamation and also for dewatering wet wastes.
3. Wetting the waste stream is another option for minimizing dust. This results in a change in waste classification to mixed solid waste loads, and depending on the disposal facility, this method may or may not be acceptable. Some landfills are regulated to handle this mixture differently and may charge more or have different disposal protocols in place for handling this mixed waste stream.
4. Mixing the dusty waste into the general waste stream is another option for minimizing dust. This results in a change in waste classification to mixed solid waste loads, and depending on the disposal facility, this method may or may not be acceptable. Some landfills are regulated to handle this mixture differently and may charge more or have different disposal protocols in place for handling this mixed waste stream.
PacTec has helped hundreds of customers significantly reduce the problems dusty wastes create with their innovative TransPac® bags. These custom manufactured container-sized waste bags are designed to reduce cleanout costs, limit worker exposure and effectively contain dust. We offer several common styles, or the bags can be customized to meet your jobsite specifications. Options include multiple spouts, open top, open end or inclusion of our patented zipper technology.
Conclusion
With over 16 current US and British patents to our name, PacTec, Inc. has been innovating waste solutions for nearly 30 years. We’ve established a reputation of developing new packaging to meet the growing and changing demands of our customers. We offer a complete line of stock and custom manufactured flexible waste containment and packaging products for any waste stream. Our innovations include waste bags, spill containment berms, hazardous waste containment, specialized nuclear waste packaging and much more. Our in-house engineering, R&D and quality control departments can all work in conjunction with your team to develop a comprehensive approach for you. We take great pride in maintaining our ISO 9001:2008 certification to ensure consistent delivery of quality products to our industrial, waste and nuclear clients the world over. We now operate 3 manufacturing plants, 6 US distribution facilities and global sales locations to best serve you.
PacTec, Inc. is the industry leader in flexible waste packaging, and we’ve helped thousands of companies save money with our innovative solutions. Contact one of our knowledgeable sales professionals today at (800) 272-2832 to discuss how we can save you money as well.