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PFAS Management is Essential to a Healthy Environment
Responsible management of waste containing PFAS has quickly become an essential community need, and Republic Services is an important part of the solution.Byline: BTB Editor
May 6, 2024 / Time to read: 3 minutesIn April 2024, the EPA
What are PFAS?
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is a group of chemicals that can be found in many everyday products, including makeup, clothing, food wrappers, household cleaning products, non-stick cookware and more. These chemicals are also a byproduct of some manufacturing processes and can be found in Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), which is used for firefighting.
According to the EPA,
PFAS Solutions
We operate a nationwide network of specialized facilities to treat and responsibly dispose of PFAS, protecting the environment and the communities we serve while keeping our customers in compliance.
PFAS disposal – Subtitle C landfills and injection wells
PFAS treatment – Part B facilities
We operate several Part B treatment facilities that are designed and permitted to manage hazardous waste, including PFAS. Additionally, our innovative treatment facility in Alaska utilizes treatment where heat is used to break the chemical bonds of PFAS and remove it from contaminated soil. That soil can be reused as backfill.
Our Expertise and Experience
Republic Services has been managing complex waste streams for more than 70 years and helps businesses and communities safely dispose of large quantities of PFAS-contaminated waste.
As the environmental solutions provider for Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), we’ve accepted more than 24,000 gallons of AFFF for secure containment.
During a West Coast fuel tank fire, we accepted nearly 2.5 million gallons of PFAS-contaminated wastewater for disposal in our Beatty, NV facility.
From our expansive facility footprint to our turnkey solutions, we can help ensure that the PFAS waste we manage has the least possible impact on our communities and the environment.
Are you in need of PFAS management services? Contact our team of experts
