Acidic & Caustic Waste Disposal Experts in Houston, TX

Excel Industrial Group offers professional acidic and caustic waste disposal in Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas. We neutralize corrosive waste that has a pH below 2.0 or above 12.5 to ensure they are safe for disposal. Because these types of waste are dangerous to human health and the environment, they cannot be disposed of using traditional methods. We ensure proper neutralization, storage and handling, and transportation to a specialized hazardous waste facility.

What Is Classified as Acidic or Caustic Materials?

It’s crucial to understand the difference between caustic vs acidic materials, and to understand which ones require specialized industrial waste management protocols. Acidic and caustic materials are substances with high or low pH levels that can damage living tissues, surfaces, and the environment. Acidic substances have a pH of less than 7, while caustic substances have a pH of greater than 7. Both types of substances are highly corrosive and damaging.

What Is the Process for Caustic & Acid Waste Disposal?

We follow all local and federal guidelines for the proper identification, transportation, neutralization, and disposal of caustic and acidic waste. Here is a closer look at the process:

• Identification and Collection – We visit your site and carefully analyze the type of waste present. We then collect the waste in appropriately labeled containers.
• Transportation to Our Facility – The waste is safely and securely transported to our facility for neutralization and disposal.
• Neutralization – We add the appropriate reagents for acids or caustics and continue monitoring the pH levels until they reach a neutral range between 5.5 and 9.0. We add water to the solution to further neutralize it.
• Disposal – We then follow EPA and other regulatory guidelines for the proper disposal of waste.

Types of Caustic & Acidic Waste & Our Disposal Services

We can properly process and dispose of all types of caustic and acidic waste. The most common materials we receive are byproducts of industrial processes or industrial cleaning chemicals, including:

• Sulfuric acid
• Hydrochloric acid
• Nitric acid
• Phosphoric acid
• Acetic acid
• Sodium hydroxide
• Potassium hydroxide
• Calcium hydroxide
• Ammonium hydroxide
• Acidic and caustic sludge and wastewater
• Byproducts of pulp and paper production
• Waste from electroplating and metal finishing
• Byproducts from laboratories and research and development facilities

Our services include:

• Calcium hydroxide waste disposal
• Lithium hydroxide waste disposal
• Benzoic acid waste disposal
• Disposal of sulfuric acid waste
• Hydrochloric acid waste disposal
• Salicylic acid waste disposal

Risks of Improper Disposal of Acidic & Caustic Waste

Improper disposal of acidic and caustic waste creates a high risk of environmental and human injury and contamination. The biggest risks are:

• Soil and water contamination
• Ecosystem disruption
• Air pollution
• Chemical burns
• Respiratory problems
• Cancer
• Fire or explosion
• Corrosion of containers and buildings
• Release of hazardous gases
• Leaks or breaches

Regulatory Guidelines for Acidic & Caustic Waste Disposal

We follow all industry, federal, and local regulatory guidelines for the safe and proper disposal of acidic and caustic waste. The disposal is carefully regulated by the EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. We ensure that we:

• Properly identify the properties of the hazardous waste
• Properly neutralize corrosive waste to a stable pH
• Dispose of neutralized waste properly
• Treat neutralized waste onsite
• Store and transport hazardous waste in proper containers that are labeled and secured

Call for an Estimate for Disposal of Acidic & Caustic Material

Excel Industrial Group offers professional, safe, and compliant disposal of acidic and caustic materials. Our services are cost-effective and reliable, and are designed to improve the safety, compliance, and efficiency of industrial facilities in our community. Call now or contact us online to request an estimate for acidic or caustic waste disposal in Houston, TX, or the surrounding areas. We also offer other industrial waste management services, including transportation and disposal, waste analysis, chemical trading, product recovery, and emergency spill response and environmental cleanup.