What kinds of waste are considered hazardous?
The term “hazardous waste” has a legal meaning as defined by the EPA. A hazardous waste is a discarded substance whose chemical nature makes it potentially dangerous to people. Some wastes are defined as characteristic waste. Simply put, this means that the hazard associated with them is readily apparent. For example, many hazardous wastes are easily flammable, such as mineral spirits, paint thinners and various other solvents. We call this ignitability, meaning they will catch fire at temperatures of 140 degrees F or less.
