Hazardous Waste vs. Hazardous Materials: What’s the Difference? Hazardous waste is discarded; hazardous materials are still in use but pose risks to human health, property, or the environment. Terraphase helps clients navigate ensures compliance with complex federal and state regulations through a multidisciplinary, compliance-driven approach. Our services include:
Hazardous Waste Compliance Services
We provide expert guidance to ensure proper handling, documentation, and regulatory alignment:
- Waste characterization, profiling, and tracking
- Waste exemptions and exclusion assessments
- Audit and third-party inspection support
- Notice of Violation (NOV) response and non-compliance allegation support
- Waste minimization consulting and California SB 14 pollution prevention planning
- State-specific hazardous waste contingency plans
- Waste broker oversight (technical and cost management)
- Tiered permitting support
- Resource Conservation Act (RCRA) Part B permit applications and renewals
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Services
- Hazardous waste tank and drip pad assessments
- Waste air emissions accounting
- Manifest preparation and reviews
- Annual RCRA refresher training and Department of Transportation (DOT) HAZMAT Training
- Hazardous waste compliance training
Hazardous Materials Management Services
We support active hazardous materials management across diverse facilities and industries:
- California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
- Facility response plans (oil and hazardous substances)
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) management
- Spill and release planning and resolution
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Federal compliance
- Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) management
- Fire code environmental compliance
