Maintaining Industrial Equipment

If your factory has recently started making products that produce industrial waste, you may be in the process of setting up a system for handling, storing, and removing it. If so, use the tips below to help you set up your factory's new industrial waste storage containers.

Use Containers Compatible with the Contents

The first step in setting up your industrial waste storage containers is to select the type of containers your factory will use. When making the selection, make sure you select and use containers that are compatible with their contents.

For example, if one of the waste products you will be handling is dirty lubricating oil, a hard plastic container would be appropriate for this type of waste. It is not caustic or acidic, so the plastic will hold the oil.

However, if you will be storing highly volatile chemicals or acids, a plastic container would melt shortly after the contents are poured inside. Instead, a heavy-duty metal drum that is coded for the types of chemicals would be required.

Make Sure the Lids Securely Seal

No matter what types of containers you use, an important part of storing any type of waste is ensuring the lids seal securely to them. They must be tight enough to hold in case the container is accidentally knocked over, not only when empty but also when the shift in the weight of the contents strike the lid.

To make sure the lid on a particular container will hold if knocked over while full, fill one of them with water, and secure the lid. Then, push the container over several times to see if the lid will hold.

If the lid does not hold, you have two options available. First, you could try to find a different lid that may hold better. However, if you are dealing with a specific type of metal drum, for example, it may only have one lid available.

Second, you could purchase a latch and locking system that will hold the lid on more securely. You can find out more about this type of system from your industrial waste removal supplier.

Using the tips above can help you get started with providing safe, secure containers in which to store your factory's industrial waste. For more information on storing and handling the materials, speak with a representative from your industrial waste removal service to find out if they have any specific requirements. For more information, contact companies like Environmental Waste Services Inc.