Every business must deal with waste, whether it’s solid waste, used batteries and lamps, or waste that has hazardous constituents. Hazardous waste laws are enforced at both the federal and state level, and improper or negligent hazardous waste mismanagement can result in civil and/or criminal penalties. While there’s a lot to know about proper solid and hazardous waste management and disposal, it comes down to correctly identifying waste streams and working to minimize environmental impacts.