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A factor that exacerbated the situation was the increase in the volume and toxicity of waste generated starting in the 1960’s.
In 1965, more than four million chemicals were being produced in the United States and synthetic chemical manufacturing was on the rise.
RCRA, which amended the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, set national goals for:
An example of this is the state of California which passed its Hazardous Waste Control Law in 1972.
Congress passed RCRA on October 21, 1976 to address the increasing problems the nation faced from our growing volume of municipal and industrial waste.
New Law to Control Hazardous Wastes, End Open Dumping, Promote Conservation of Resources [EPA press release - December 13, 1976]
Used Oil Recycling Act of 1980 – Intended to encourage the recycling of Used Oil by exempting if from regulation as a hazardous waste if certain requirements are met.
EPA Issues First Storage Permit Under RCRA [EPA press release - October 16, 1981]
With RCRA, for the first time the generation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste came fully under Federal regulations (and state regulations if the state was authorized to manage RCRA) and open dumping of waste was to be banned by 1983.
Statement by the United States EPA on the President's Signing of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 [EPA press release - November 9, 1984]
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 – These 1984 amendments made the most substantial additions to the program by significantly expanding RCRA’s coverage and requirements for hazardous industrial wastes.
A-C-T’s strong, conservative history of consistent growth began with its 1987 incorporation as a professional engineering and compliance firm in Lakeland, Florida.
EPA Sets Standards For Underground Storage Tanks [EPA press release - September 13, 1988]
Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992 – Strengthened enforcement of RCRA at Federal facilities.
In 1995, A-C-T moved its corporate office to Bartow and proceeded to develop into a true “full-service” infrastructure & environmental firm employing multi-disciplined professionals, field operations crews, and support personnel.
Related: EPA Tightens Standards for Air Emissions from Hazardous Waste Combustors [EPA press release - July 30, 1999]
Founded in 2000, ACTenviro is a nationally-recognized environmental and hazardous waste management firm, and one of the top 100 recyclers in the United States.
In 2007, A-C-T designed, built, and moved into a 10,000 square foot tilt-up office building.
To further encompass the growth of consulting and contracting services offered, in 2012 A-C-T expanded their brand with a DBA status, and became commonly known as A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
← Announcements of Proposed Rules, Changes to the Rules, and Final Rules of the US DOT & US EPA – January 2013
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAS Environmental Services | 2004 | $58.0M | 350 | 66 |
| B & P Enterprises | 1976 | $164.2B | 50 | 106 |
| HEPACO | 1984 | $110.0M | 550 | - |
| Heritage Environmental Services | 1970 | $170.0M | 3,000 | 56 |
| United States Environmental Services | 1996 | $49.0M | 750 | - |
| Enviro-Master Services | 2009 | $880,000 | 6 | - |
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