Labpacks and Loosepacks.
Labpacks and Loosepacks are specialized methods used by recycling companies to safely collect, package, and dispose of small quantities of hazardous or chemical waste. Labpacks involve placing compatible waste containers (like bottles, jars, or vials) into a larger drum filled with absorbent material for safe transport and disposal. Loosepacks are similar but used when materials are less compatible and need separate handling. Both methods ensure compliance, safety, and proper environmental management of laboratory and industrial wastes.
The following coditions apply to all LP prefix waste unless noted otherwise. No asbestos, mercury, cyanides, sulfides, reactives or controlled substances. Llabpacks cannot exceed 60% waste by volume. Inner containers limited to 5 gallons.
| LP01 | Loose Packs (paint and paint related materials, flammable) crushable for fuels, no resins, adhesives | Paints and other flammable liquids, no resins, no activators / Part B / hardeners |
| LP02 | Loose Packs (resins, adhesive flammable) for incineration, resins, adhesives, tar, hardened epoxy | Paints and other flammable liquids. Nno activators / Part B / hardeners unless they are hazard class 3 |
| LP03 | Loose Packs (latex, water based items (pH3-11 ) | Water based products that are non hazardous or State only waste. |
| LP04 | Labpack class 3 for incin no reactives (other than cyanide or sulfide flam liquids) | Flammable liquids for incineration or fuels blending. No reactives other than flammable cyanide or sulfide solutions. |
| LP05 | Labpack class 4.1 | Flammable solids for incineration. No reactives other than flammable solids. |
| LP06 | Labpack class 4.2 | Spontaneously combustibles for incineration. No reactives other than 4.2 materials |
| LP07 | Labpack class 4.3 | Water reactives for incineration. No reactives other than 4.3 materials. |
| LP08 | Labpack class 5.1 | Oxidizers for incineration. No reactives other than 5.1 materials, no radioactives. |
| LP09 | Labpack class 5.2 | Organic peroxide for incineration. No reactives other than 5.2 materials. |
| LP10 | Labpack class 6.1 (no reactives other than cyanide or sulfides) | Toxic for incineration. No reactives other than cyanides or sulfides |
| LP11 | Labpack class 8 acids no liquid mercury | Acid for treatment or incineration. |
| LP12 | Labpack class 8 bases | Bases for treatment or incineration. No reactives other than cyanide and sulfides. |
| LP13 | Labpack class 9 | Class 9 and non reg for incineration. No reactives other than <0.5% cyanides or sulfides |
| LP14 | Labpack mercury compounds | Mercuy for incineration or treatment only. No metallic mercury. COD vials ok as loosepack or labpack |
| LP15 | Labpack regulated dioxin compounds | F027 waste only. |
| LP16 | Flammable aerosol (paints, lubricants, engine starter etc,) | Aersol cans loosepacked into larger containers. Must be packaged per DOT or DOT-E. No spray foams, no corrosives, no pesticides, no propane bottles |
| LP17 | Poison aerosols (oven cleaners, insulation foam, pesticides etc.) | Aerosol cans loosepacked into larger containers. Must be packaged per DOT or DOT-E. Corrosives, foams, pesticides ok. No propane bottles |
| LP18 | Lithium batteries | All types of lithium batteries. Must be taped, individually bagged or packaged as a labpack |
The Power of Labpacks and Loosepacks
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How it works?
Labpacks and Loosepacks are specialized methods for safely handling small quantities of hazardous or chemical wastes. In Labpacks, compatible waste containers—such as bottles, vials, or jars—are grouped into a larger drum filled with absorbent material to prevent leaks during transport. Loosepacks are used when wastes are less compatible or require separation for safety. Recycling companies collect, classify, and package these materials, then transport them to secure facilities for treatment or disposal, ensuring regulatory compliance, worker safety, and environmental protection.
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What are the benefits?
Labpacks and Loosepacks are safe and controlled methods for collecting and packaging small quantities of hazardous or chemical wastes. Recycling companies use these methods to prevent leaks, chemical reactions, and environmental contamination. Benefits include enhanced safety for workers and the community, full regulatory compliance, secure transport and disposal, and a reliable solution for managing difficult-to-handle hazardous materials.
