Solid and Hazardous Waste

Solid Waste is material which, in its solid form poses a health or pollution hazard - either directly, or indirectly (as a result, for instance, of leaching into groundwater). Typical examples of solid waste include asbestos and elemental contaminants such as Cadmium and Mercury (the latter, of course, not at all a solid!).

Hazardous Waste can be liquid, solid, sludge-like, or in the form of a contained gas. By definition, a Hazardous Waste poses an immediate risk to the environment or human health. Sources of hazardous waste can be materials used in manufacturing, such as solvents or pesticide intermediates. And hazardous waste may also be discarded finished product, such as paints or finished chemicals (including pharmaceuticals).

The US EPA has a published list of over 500 hazardous wastes. Your lab may need to perform perimeter testing prior to remediation, or test remediation sites after waste removal. Compliance with protocols is required.

Use the links below to search for Solid and Hazardous Waste Analysis application information by Method / Standard or by the target pollutant of interest. Search results will include PerkinElmer solutions and instruments for your area of interest as well as resources and information specific to compliance with regulatory methods and protocols.