HEC Blog

Wildfires have increasingly become a part of our reality, leaving behind not just devastation but also a toxic legacy that can pose significant health risks. After a serious fire, your first instinct may be to return to your home or business and start cleaning up....

If you're managing hazardous materials in California, understanding the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is essential for compliance and community safety. This system simplifies how you report and manage your inventory, ensuring you meet state...

Creating a hazardous waste plan for your business is essential for safety and compliance. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you through the process. Step 1: Understand the Regulations Before anything else, familiarize yourself with the regulations that apply to...

Every household has hazardous waste lurking around, often hidden in plain sight. From old paint cans and batteries to chemical cleaners and lawn pesticides, many of us don’t realize that our homes contain everyday items that require proper hazardous waste removal to...

  Home renovations come with a lot of trash. If you have an older property, you may have inherited some outdated appliances. These bulky items can’t go out with your usual trash, and improper disposal of an old refrigerator or water heater can have unintended...

Solar panels and electric car batteries are just some inventions that were meant to make the world more eco-friendly. Yet, as technology continues to improve, scientists are realizing that there are downsides to these discoveries. So, what is the dark side of...

Recycling is often stressed as an important part of waste management, but currently, in the United States, only about 13% of plastic packaging gets recycled. Experts insist that circular waste management, also known as a circular economy, is the best way to deal with...

Hayward Environmental Consulting currently offers services in three states: Arizona, California, and Nevada. Here is a resource database for each location to help you learn how to properly manage your company’s hazardous waste. Arizona Hazardous Waste Resource...

Hayward Environmental Consulting is offering coronavirus decontamination services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also important for individuals to keep practicing safety precautions in their own day-to-day lives. Here are some tips for how you can continue...

The rules for waste disposal might not be consistent wherever you go. Properly disposing of waste can seem confusing for those not used to it, so too many people throw everything in the trash without a second thought. Yet, this can be incredibly harmful to our planet,...