Any business in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley generating hazardous waste, chemical residues, solvents, or waste oils is regulated under the BC Hazardous Waste Regulation (HWR). Compliance requirements include:
Properly identifying waste streams using BC characterization criteria before storage or transport.
Storing waste in labeled, compatible vessels to prevent dangerous chemical reactions or spills.
Using registered hazardous waste haulers to eliminate liability exposure.
Retaining legal shipping manifests and certificates of destruction for environmental audits.
Acetone, toluene, mineral spirits, xylene, adhesives, formaldehyde, epoxy, resins, hand sanitizers.
Acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric, nitric), bases, ammonia, sodium hydroxide, heavy metals, lab-packs.
Bio-hazardous waste, infectious items, sharps, expired pharmaceuticals, laboratory chemicals.
Waste motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze/glycol, gasoline, diesel, DEF, heating oil.
X-ray machines, dental units, PCB transformers, creosote-treated wood (railroad ties, utility poles), contaminated dirt/drywall.
Radioactive materials, flares, fireworks.