The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) recently disclosed a detailed report on the implementation costs of hazardous waste management programs. Documented by the Hazardous Waste Funding Workgroup, part of ASTSWMO’s Hazardous Waste Subcommittee, the report provides an in-depth breakdown of the resources and expenditures necessary for managing hazardous waste.
The report presents a crucial tool for legal professionals in both corporations and law firms, working in environmental law and corporate responsibility. It provides empirical evidence that can enable these professionals to better comprehend the financial implications of hazardous waste management. This information could in turn aid these professionals in advocating for necessary budget allocations, and in strategizing cost-effective hazardous waste management plans.
It is important to note that this report sets out pertinent financial considerations that must be adhered to ascertain compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks concerning the environment. The continued relevancy and application of this report make it a valuable resource for legal professionals operating in this sphere.
The authors of the report, Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, have a broad range of experience and expertise in the waste management sector. Their contributions in this ASTSWMO report bring further insights to the additive costs of implementing effective hazardous waste management programs.