Waste and Materials Management Services

Waste, Chemical, and Materials Management

The views and regulations on Waste, Chemical, and Material management are continually evolving. Every day, new technology, policies, and trends are emerging to help improving recycling, minimize waste generation, sustainably manage raw materials and byproducts, and address issues throughout the value chain. In the United States, we have begun to see changes and new laws at both the federal and state level to address Waste and Material. Recently, two bills were introduced to Congress on this topic. The Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act, and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, both would promote recycling and diversion of common materials from landfills. At the State level, several states have published and enacted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation to target specific materials from entering the landfill. Such as the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act that was passed in Colorado to address the recycling of paper and packaging materials. Outside of legal requirements, companies of all sizes are creating their own paths to reduce waste and push for more sustainable material management.

Antea®Group combines strategy and proven solutions to ensure both regulatory compliance, and a sustainable path forward for your Waste and Materials journey. We have crafted development of Waste, Chemical, and Material strategies for many industries, from high-end retail to consumer beauty and cosmetics, to manufacturing and logistics, energy, and technology. While capable of working across several industries, we create specialized solutions for each client, helping develop a unique plan that will meet your business needs.

Our Expertise

Our capabilities extend beyond addressing waste compliance and disposal requirements. We understand the need to go beyond compliance and seek waste generation and minimization to promote recycling and reuse.

Antea Group’s professionals have applied their experience and combined expertise to help create a private, technical consortium of industry peers across the healthcare industry and recycling and waste management industries called the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC). HPRC seeks to improve the recyclability of plastic products and packaging within the healthcare industry.

As a founding member of Inogen Alliance, we offer a deep understanding of risk and regulations from a global perspective and know that there is not a “one size fits all” approach to Waste and Materials management. Our approach includes understanding your priority waste streams, how your organization generates waste, developing plans that work for your organization, and engaging within our vast network of experts for all the best possible solutions. As a firm, are fully dedicated to the idea of the circular economy, however we view Waste and Materials Management as a journey. To reach a fully integrated circular economy, many changes will have to be made by governments and many other business sectors. We are able to assist at any stage of your Waste and Materials journey and can be reengaged at any point in time as well. We will assist with incremental changes, or a complete reimagining of how your organization handles its Waste and Materials.

Through waste and materials management, our goal is to help your organization go beyond compliance and reduce your waste footprint as much as possible. Our experienced consultants have a wide range of expertise and can offer a variety of services to support your waste and materials management program:

Regulatory and Compliance:

Awareness Training
RCRA hazardous waste handling
Instructions on handling universal waste (light bulbs/tubes, lighting ballasts, batteries)
Packing and shipping waste materials
Review inventory, purchasing, and emissions records to determine the applicability of Tier II and/or Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting per local, state, and federal requirements
Perform calculations to determine the number of hazardous materials onsite for Tier II reporting and for the determination of the quantities of toxic chemicals manufactured, processed, or otherwise used that are released to the environment for the TRI report
Document evaluations of Tier II and TRI applicability determinations to support clients during regulatory inspections.
Filing of Tier II and TRI reports
Preparation of Emergency Response Plans and implementation assistance. I.e., Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, DOT HAZMAT Security Plans

Beyond Compliance and Sustainability:

Zero Waste to Landfill or other certification preparation and alignment
Waste and Material benchmarking and statistical breakdown
Strategic development of Waste and Material goals, metrics, and KPIs that align with business and operational needs
Waste diversion, reduction, and recycling feasibility
Engagement with senior leadership and stakeholders
Continual monitoring and recommended changes based on available technology
Responsible material sourcing and impact identification of waste and materials
Reporting success
Supply chain engagement and evaluation for waste and materials

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG):

Inclusion of waste and recycling performance in ESG reports
Alignment of an organization's activities with current industry best practices and global waste standards
Identification of human rights or environmental justice issues from current waste and materials practices

Walk through this low-risk environment to learn about potential waste streams. You'll also find a Universal Waste Checklist to verify what universal wastes your facility generates and that your operations comply with federal regulations.

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