Many businesses confuse WAC testing with standard waste classification, but they serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction is essential for proper waste management.
Waste Classification
- Determines whether waste is hazardous or non-hazardous based on its chemical composition.
- Required before any waste is removed from a site.
- Uses chemical analysis to assess toxic, corrosive, or reactive properties.
WAC Testing
- Assesses how waste will behave once deposited in a landfill.
- Determines the leachability of hazardous substances.
- Required only if waste is being sent to landfill.
Why Both Are Important
- A material may be hazardous but meet landfill WAC criteria, allowing disposal at specific landfill sites.
- Conversely, non-hazardous waste may fail WAC testing due to excessive leachability and require pre-treatment.
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