Posts Tagged ‘regulations’
3 Questions About the Future of Business Waste & Recycling in 2023
– Feb. 16, 2023 – These days, every industry is full of unexpected turns. But, with new federal/state/local regulations and growing customer demands, how does one expect to keep tabs on it all while maintaining a profitable business? Want to know something? Waste secretly runs our businesses – and partnering with a reputable…
Read MoreAustin Passes City Ordinance for Food Waste Recycling
In response to the food waste epidemic in the US, Austin, Texas is the first city in the state to pass a local ordinance that prevents restaurants from disposing of food waste in landfills. This landmark ordinance in the capitol city is yet another significant step in reducing food waste state-wide. New Food Waste Landfill…
Read MoreWhite Paper: "Environmental Law Changes Impact Collision Centers"
The world of collision centers requires a lot of knowledge, hard work, problem-solving skills, and effective time management to produce positive outcomes—both for customers and facilities. These needs are even more apparent for collision centers, which take on some of the most difficult and complicated repair jobs. Fixing cars after major accidents means approaching each…
Read MoreManaging Auto Body Shops Bondo Sanding Debris
One aspect of body shops waste management has to deal with is sanding debris, namely bondo dust & debris. Bondo is a staple in automotive body repair and has been for years, but with changing environmental regulations it can be hard to stay on top of what is expected when it comes to disposal. Better…
Read MoreMobile Fleet Services Challenges: Compliance
With the flexibility of nimble, efficient, and on-demand maintenance available from the mobile fleet services industry providers – the days of fleet operations being tied to physical locations to have their vehicles serviced are coming to an end. The concept of mobile fleet services providers is a business model that is catching on with fleet…
Read MoreNFPA 96: Standard Fire Code for Vent Hood Cleaning
In the restaurant business, few regulatory codes are as important as the National Fire Prevention Association’s code 96. NFPA 96 is the standard code fire marshals follow to inspect commercial cooking operations, and one of the key components of the code is how the ventilation system is cleaned and maintained. At Quest, we understand that…
Read MoreChanges in California Law Could Mean Big Fines for Collision Centers
At the Beginning of February, there was a change to the 22 Californian Code of Regulation 66261.7, which has to do with the handling and disposal of hazardous materials. This pertains to any liquid material that’s been dubbed hazardous waste, especially used disposable paint cups. It might seem like a minor thing, but the penalties…
Read MoreFood Waste Landfill Ban: Recycling Food Waste, The Where and The How
Food waste is by no means a new issue. Concerns about access to nutrition and edible food being wasted stretch back centuries. The current food waste issue in the U.S. involves a focus on the scale of the problem and the environmental and financial drawbacks that come along with such a substantial level of waste. Organizations that generate a lot of food waste, from restaurants…
Read MoreChanges in Used Oil Filter Recycling
In the automotive industry, products are continuously evolving and improving. Automakers release updated models every year with the latest advancements in technology and engineering. As the classic muscle cars of the 60’s evolved into the sleek, high-tech vehicles of today one constant remained relatively unchanged over the decades — metal encased oil filters. Filter media…
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