Waste Management


Zephyr recognizes industrial and commercial entities must minimize pollution and conserve natural resources, and comply with a myriad of state and federal reporting, record keeping, training, and other waste management requirements. Zephyr provides a broad spectrum of waste management requirements. We offer the following waste management services for our clients, including the following:


Permitting Assistance
Zephyr has prepared RCRA permit applications for various types of facilities across the country. Zephyr's strategic approach to the development of plans associated with the permit application has provided flexibility in facility operations and minimized the need for permit modifications. Zephyr's knowledge of the regulations and permitting process, as well as our experience with conducting public meetings, can help to make this regulatory process less of a burden upon our clients. Our permitting project experience includes: 

  • RCRA Permit Renewals and Class 1, 2, and 3 modifications
  • RCRA Facility Plans: Contigency Plans, Closure Plans, Waste Analysis Plans, Personal Training Plans, and Groundwater Monitoring Plans
  • Regulatory Liaison Support and Negotiations
  • Siting Studies
  • Geology / Hydrogeology Data Development
  • Groundwater Monitoring System Design and Installation

Regulatory Compliance Support
Compliance with the various state and federal environmental regulations can be difficult since these regulations are complex and frequently change. Zephyr has assisted clients with the following complex regulatory issues:

  • Environmental / Due Dillegence Audits
  • Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments
  • Source Reduction / Waste Minimization Plans
  • SARA Title III Reporting Assistance
  • Tier I, Tier II, and Form R
  • Notice of Registration Updates
  • Waste Classification Determinations
  • Customized Waste Tracking Databases
  • Annual and Biennial Reporting Assistance
  • Regulatory Interpretations and Liaison Services
  • Agreed Order, Notice of Violation Responses and Negotiations
  • Environmental Operating Procedures
  • Voluntary Cleanup Program Assistance

Waste Disposal Assistance
Zephyr can assist with all the details involved in the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non hazardous waste. Our waste disposal experience includes:  

  • Waste management Plans and Resuse / Disposal Options
  • Waste Sampling and Analysis
  • Waste Classification and Notification Assistance
  • Waste Packaging, Labeling, Marking and DOT Shipping Assistance