[TheForge] Dumpster Diving

[Mike Linn]

At 11:14 AM 5/20/2007, you wrote:

>  than hearing the story about
>saving a school from hazardous waste desposal fee.
>
>Dann


The only problem with that, is that the regulations regarding hazardous 
waste clearly define that the school/business entity is liable for the 
proper disposal of any hazardous  waste products. If for some reason there 
was an accident and the chemical spilled and caused a problem, the 
school/business could be fined and forced to pay for the clean-up. A lot of 
times you'll hear it called "cradle to grave responsibility". When it was 
purchased from the manufacturer the school/business assumed the 
responsibility for it proper use/disposal and unless a formal agreement 
transfers that responsibility to another party.. the 'buck stops there'..

Calling it theft is a bit over the top, however I can see the systems point 
of view. In most instances 'dumpster diving' wouldnt be a big deal, but 
hazardous materials is considered a big deal... and to really confuse 
things... the laws are different for persons as apposed to businesses/schools.




            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
         McCalla, AL
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