Plating Waste By-Product Disposal

The plating industry that was once a simple process, now requires a comprehensive knowledge of plating technology to accomplish the proper formation of alloys and alternative finishes. The same is true for the disposal of the plating waste by-products. Whether you are a electroplater, electroless plater, an anodizer or a hard chrome plater; all have a unique challenge in matching their liability management with cost effective disposal solutions.

Progressive Environmental Services can offer multiple disposal methods for any and all plating waste streams, liquid wastes, sludges and solids, lab packs and bulk tanker loads and everything in between at very competitive prices in the industry.

EPA and OSHA have become very strict regarding reportable limits in the plating industry, both in plating solutions and in air emissions. Liability management is the utmost concern of the plating industry.

Progressive Environmental Services can help minimize that risk by offering multiple disposal options and by meeting the generators specific needs by our ability to match your waste steams with the treatment that best suits your process and needs.

We can also meet the special needs that require Certificates of Destruction and Certificates of Recycling on most waste streams. We combine 27 years of experience with our expansive array of treatment facilities to ensure the highest level of liability management without the inflated costs of our competition.

Some of the items that we handle within the plating industry include:
• Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome
• Zinc, Zinc/Cobalt, and Zinc/Nickel
• Aluminum and Cadmium
• Tin, Copper, Dyes and Lead
• Precious Metals
• Acids and Caustics
• Chlorides, Ferrics and Ferrous

Please contact us for your specific needs for compliance.

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