Shopping your hazardous waste list can help alleviate this problem; however, some addtional some additional knowledge about the potential pitfalls of certain quotes can really help you. For instance:
Hidden Costs
These costs can kill your profit margin. Hidden in the fine print may be charges such as:
- Surcharges
- Energy & Fields Services Fees
- Profiling Fees
- Hidden Transportation Fees
- State and Local Taxes
- Sludge Surcharges
Your quote should spell everything out for you. There should be no surprises, so that you can accurately determine your project costs.
Service
This is an often overlooked area when planning a particular project. However, there are certain services you will need to ensure your hazardous waste company has.
The last thing you need is to end up with a work stoppage or worse a complete suspension of all work pending the correct removal of the waste streams.
- Check to make sure the company you will use can do the following:
- Will they package the waste in the way a disposal facility will receive it?
- Do they have experienced Haz Mat certified technicians?
- Will they provide the actual certifications of all employees who will work on the removal process?
- Do they have the correct level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing?
You need your project to run smoothly and efficiently. Don’t leave anything to chance when dealing with hazardous materials.
Apples to Apples
It’s only now that price should play a role. Making sure you have competitive bids that include all the same services is the only way to ensure you have an accurate estimate of the work involved. If the price looks too low, then you know what they say…you get what you pay for.
However, when it comes to removing hazardous waste, you could end up paying a lot more than you bargained for. Contact the experts and let them guide you.
Richard Espinoza is VP of IDR Environmental Services.
Read more: https://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/01/29/neutralizing-chemicals-dos-and-donts/#ixzz3TtlLc6vO
