Dollar Tree, Inc. has reached a civil settlement over alleged hazardous- waste/-material violations at its distribution centers in San Joaquin and San Bernardino counties in California. …
New Railcar Designed to Transport Spent Nuclear Fuel Completes Final Testing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently completed a 1,600-mile round-trip journey from Colorado to Idaho to wrap up final testing on the Atlas railcar. …
The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans
Scrap University, based in Bellingham, WA, has introduced Scrap University Kids, a division aimed at educating children about recycling. They’ve launched a book titled “The …
PHMSA Publishes Next Set of Hazmat FAQs
In the news: In 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) began an effort to convert historical Letters of Interpretation (LOI) related to …
Undeclared Dangerous Goods Pose a Risk to Cargo Ships and Crew
Ninety percent of global trade relies on sea transport, with 10% of these shipments classified as dangerous goods or hazmat cargo. Dangerous goods range from explosives …
Literal Dumpster Fires
Those of us in the hazmat world have been keen on the hazards of lithium batteries for a while now. With increasing numbers of lithium …