Unacceptable chemicals / codes / properties.

The Unacceptable Chemicals service involves identifying, segregating, and safely managing chemical wastes that cannot be recycled, treated, or disposed of through standard methods. Recycling companies handle these materials with specialized protocols to prevent environmental contamination, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the health and safety of workers and the community.

Characteristic codes - Each of the below must be <50ppm total
Endrin (D012 ok), Toxaphene (D015 ok), Silvex (D017 ok), Chlordane (D020 ok), Hexachlorobenzene (D032 ok), Hexachlorobutadiene (D033 ok), D041, D042.
Listed codes - Each of the below must be <50ppm total
DDT (U061 ok), Pentachlorobenzene (U183 ok), Dieldrin (P037 ok), Heptachlor (P059 ok)
Miscellaneous properties
PCB's < 50ppm
Hexabromophenyl <50ppm
Dioxins <50ppm, Furans <50ppm
Mirex <50ppm
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride <50ppm
Liquid metallic mercury
Radioactives
Explosives / ammunition
Unadulterated controlled substances

The Power of Unacceptable Chemicals

  • How it works?

    The Unacceptable Chemicals service handles chemical wastes that cannot be recycled, treated, or disposed of through standard methods. Recycling companies first identify, segregate, and classify these materials to determine the safest handling method. The chemicals are then managed using specialized containment, transport, and disposal procedures in secure facilities, ensuring that they are neutralized, incinerated, or otherwise treated to prevent environmental contamination and protect human health, all while complying with regulatory standards.

  • What are the benefits?

    The Unacceptable Chemicals service safely manages chemical wastes that cannot be recycled or treated through standard methods. Recycling companies use specialized protocols to contain, transport, and properly dispose of these materials. Benefits include preventing environmental contamination, protecting worker and community health, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and providing a safe, reliable solution for handling difficult or hazardous chemical wastes.

Handling the hazardous others can’t—safely managing unacceptable chemicals for a cleaner, safer world.

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