Hazardous Waste Disposal in Texas

Professional Hazardous Waste Management Services Throughout Texas

Businesses and institutions across Texas generate hazardous waste that requires proper disposal to meet EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. From oil and gas production to petrochemical manufacturing, proper hazardous waste management is essential for compliance, safety, and environmental protection. Hazardous Waste Disposal provides expert waste management services throughout the Lone Star State.

Call (800) 582-4833 for Texas hazardous waste disposal services or email info@hazardouswastedisposal.com

Hazardous Waste Services Across Texas

We provide comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services to businesses, industries, institutions, and organizations throughout Texas. Our services cover all major metropolitan areas and regions across this massive state, ensuring Texas businesses have access to reliable, compliant waste management solutions.

Major Service Areas in Texas

Houston Metro Area: Comprehensive hazardous waste services for petrochemical facilities, oil and gas operations, refineries, the Texas Medical Center, universities, aerospace operations, manufacturers, and commercial businesses in the nation's energy capital and fourth-largest city. Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast region is the heart of America's petrochemical industry.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: Hazardous waste management for manufacturers, technology companies, healthcare facilities, universities, aerospace and defense contractors, and commercial businesses in North Texas's massive metropolitan area. DFW is one of the nation's largest metro areas and a major economic center.

San Antonio Region: Services for military installations (Joint Base San Antonio and others), healthcare facilities, universities, manufacturers, tourism operations, and businesses in South Central Texas.

Austin Metro Area: Waste disposal for technology companies, universities, state government facilities, healthcare institutions, manufacturers, and businesses in Texas's capital city and growing tech hub.

El Paso Area: Hazardous waste services for manufacturers, military installations (Fort Bliss), healthcare facilities, universities, and businesses in Far West Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Corpus Christi Region: Services for refineries, petrochemical operations, port facilities, naval air station, and businesses on the Coastal Bend.

Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen): Waste management for agriculture, manufacturing (including SpaceX operations), healthcare, and businesses in South Texas.

Other Major Areas: Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland-Odessa (Permian Basin hub), Beaumont-Port Arthur (Golden Triangle petrochemical region), Waco, College Station, Abilene, Laredo, Tyler, Wichita Falls, Longview, and all communities across Texas's 254 counties.

Texas Industries We Serve

Texas has the second-largest economy of any U.S. state (after California) with massive and extraordinarily diverse industries. We provide specialized hazardous waste management services to all major industries operating throughout the state.

Oil and Gas Industry

Texas is the #1 oil and gas producing state in the United States with enormous operations that dwarf most other states:

Permian Basin (West Texas, primarily Midland-Odessa area and surrounding counties) is one of the world's most prolific oil and gas producing regions:

• Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations

• Thousands of active drilling rigs and producing wells

• Major operators including ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental, Pioneer Natural Resources, and hundreds of independent producers

• Massive oil production (often over 5 million barrels per day from the basin)

• Natural gas production

• Extensive oilfield services industry

Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas arc from the Mexican border through San Antonio area) is another major unconventional production area with significant oil and gas output.

Gulf Coast Operations include:

• Offshore production in the Gulf of Mexico

• Onshore conventional oil and gas fields

• Extensive midstream infrastructure (pipelines, processing, storage)

Other Producing Regions:

• East Texas oil field (historic, still producing)

• Barnett Shale (Fort Worth area)

• Haynesville Shale (East Texas, natural gas)

• Various conventional fields throughout the state

Oil and gas operations generate enormous volumes of waste:

• Drilling Fluids and Muds: Water-based and oil-based drilling muds, drill cuttings

• Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids: Chemicals used in fracking operations

• Produced Water: Managed primarily under oil and gas-specific regulations but interface with hazardous waste rules

• Equipment Maintenance Waste: From drilling rigs, production equipment, pumps, compressors, and extensive oilfield machinery

• Used Oils and Lubricants: Motor oil, hydraulic fluids, gear oils from equipment

• Solvents and Degreasers: For cleaning equipment and tools

• Pipe Dope and Thread Compounds: Materials from drilling and completion operations

• Antifreeze and Coolants: From equipment cooling systems

• Paint and Coatings: From equipment and facility maintenance

• Contaminated Materials: Rags, absorbents, PPE, filters contaminated with oil and chemicals

• Universal Waste: Batteries, mercury equipment, fluorescent bulbs from facilities

• Spill Cleanup Materials: From oilfield spills and releases

The oil and gas industry requires coordination with specialized oilfield waste management vendors familiar with both oil and gas regulations and hazardous waste requirements.

Petrochemical and Refining Industry

The Houston Ship Channel and Texas Gulf Coast host the largest concentration of petrochemical and refining facilities in North America, making this region critical to the nation's chemical and fuel production:

Petroleum Refineries: Texas has the most refining capacity of any state with major facilities including:

• Houston area refineries (ExxonMobil Baytown, Shell Deer Park, LyondellBasell Houston, Marathon Galveston Bay, and many others)

• Beaumont-Port Arthur region (ExxonMobil Beaumont, Motiva Port Arthur - one of the largest refineries in North America, Total Port Arthur, and others)

• Corpus Christi refineries (Valero, Citgo, Flint Hills)

• Other locations throughout the state

Refineries process crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petroleum products.

Petrochemical Complexes: Massive integrated facilities producing:

• Olefins: Ethylene, propylene (building blocks for plastics)

• Polymers: Polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and other plastics

• Chemical Intermediates: Benzene, toluene, xylene, styrene

• Specialty Chemicals: Diverse chemical products

Major petrochemical companies operating in Texas include:

• ExxonMobil Chemical

• Chevron Phillips Chemical

• Shell Chemical

• Dow

• LyondellBasell

• SABIC

• INEOS

• Formosa Plastics

• Huntsman

• Numerous others

Chemical Manufacturing Beyond Petrochemicals:

• Industrial chemicals

• Specialty chemicals

• Agricultural chemicals

• Pharmaceuticals

Petrochemical and refining facilities generate:

• Process Waste Streams: Off-specification products, reaction by-products, process residues

• Spent Catalysts: Catalysts from refining and chemical processes containing heavy metals and other hazardous constituents

• Tank Cleaning Waste: Sludges and materials from cleaning storage tanks and process equipment

• Contaminated Materials: Filter media, spent adsorbents, contaminated solids

• Maintenance Waste: Solvents, degreasers, paints, coatings from facility and equipment maintenance

• Laboratory Chemicals: From quality control and analytical laboratories

• Wastewater Treatment Sludges: May be hazardous depending on characteristics

• Spill Response Materials: From facility releases

The petrochemical industry requires sophisticated waste management given the volumes and complexity of waste streams.

Healthcare and Medical Research

Texas has world-class healthcare systems and medical research institutions:

Texas Medical Center (Houston) is the largest medical complex in the world with:

• MD Anderson Cancer Center - consistently ranked as the nation's premier cancer hospital

• Texas Children's Hospital - one of the largest pediatric hospitals

• Houston Methodist Hospital

• Memorial Hermann Health System

• Baylor College of Medicine

• UT Health Science Center at Houston

• Texas Heart Institute

• Numerous other hospitals, research institutes, and medical facilities

• Over 100,000 employees in the complex

• Extensive medical research programs

Major Healthcare Systems Throughout Texas:

UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas) - premier academic medical center with extensive research programs

Baylor Scott & White Health - largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas with facilities statewide

HCA Houston Healthcare - extensive hospital network

Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) - major healthcare system

UT Health San Antonio - academic medical center

UT Health Science Center at Tyler

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (multiple locations)

Scott & White Medical Center (Temple)

Cook Children's Health Care System (Fort Worth)

Numerous regional hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout all major cities and rural areas

Healthcare facilities generate:

• Pharmaceutical Waste: Expired medications, damaged pharmaceuticals, waste from compounding, patient care waste

• Controlled Substance Waste: DEA-regulated pharmaceuticals requiring Form 41, witnessed destruction, and dual compliance with DEA and EPA/TCEQ

• Chemotherapy Waste: Cytotoxic and antineoplastic agents (particularly significant volumes from MD Anderson and other cancer centers) - many are P-listed hazardous wastes requiring special handling

• Chemical Disinfectants and Sterilants: Glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, peracetic acid, and other sterilization chemicals

• Laboratory Chemicals: From clinical laboratories, research labs, pathology, and analytical testing

• Formaldehyde: From pathology departments and tissue preservation

• Xylene and Staining Chemicals: From histology and pathology

• Mercury-Containing Equipment: Thermometers, sphygmomanometers, switches (decreasing but still present)

• Silver-Containing Materials: From radiology operations

• Universal Waste: Fluorescent bulbs, batteries, electronic equipment

• Regulated Medical Waste: Managed under separate state-specific protocols

Universities and Research Institutions

Texas has numerous major research universities generating significant laboratory and research waste:

University of Texas System:

• UT Austin - flagship research university with extensive engineering, sciences, and research programs

• UT Dallas - research programs in engineering, sciences, technology

• UT Arlington - research university

• UT San Antonio

• UT El Paso

• UT Permian Basin

• UT Rio Grande Valley

• UT Tyler

• Health Science Centers in Houston, San Antonio, Tyler

• MD Anderson Cancer Center (UT System institution)

• Marine Science Institute (Port Aransas)

Texas A&M University System:

• Texas A&M University (College Station) - major land-grant research university with extensive programs in:

  • Engineering

  • Agriculture and life sciences

  • Veterinary medicine

  • Sciences

  • Research activities

• Texas A&M Health Science Center

• Prairie View A&M University

• Tarleton State University

• Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• Various other institutions

Rice University (Houston) - premier private research university with strong engineering and sciences programs

Baylor University (Waco) - research university with Baylor College of Medicine affiliation

Southern Methodist University (Dallas) - research programs

Texas Tech University (Lubbock) - research university with health sciences center

University of Houston - tier one research university

Texas Christian University (Fort Worth)

University of North Texas (Denton)

Texas State University (San Marcos)

Numerous other colleges and universities throughout the state

These institutions generate:

• Laboratory chemicals and reagents

• Research waste from diverse programs (engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, agriculture, etc.)

• Spent solvents

• Acids and bases

• Heavy metal-containing materials

• Photographic chemicals (declining)

• Biological waste (managed under separate protocols)

• Universal waste

• Maintenance chemicals

• Teaching laboratory waste

Aerospace and Defense Industry

Texas has major aerospace and defense operations:

NASA Johnson Space Center (Houston/Clear Lake area):

• Mission Control for International Space Station

• Astronaut training

• Human spaceflight operations

• Research and development

Aerospace Manufacturing:

• Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (Fort Worth) - F-35 Lightning II production, one of the largest aerospace facilities

• Bell Textron (Fort Worth) - helicopter manufacturing

• Boeing (San Antonio) - aircraft maintenance and modification

• SpaceX (Brownsville - Starbase, McGregor - rocket testing)

• Various aerospace suppliers and contractors

Military Installations:

• Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood, Killeen) - largest active duty armored post in U.S.

• Joint Base San Antonio (includes Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB)

• Fort Bliss (El Paso) - major Army installation

• Dyess Air Force Base (Abilene) - bomber base

• Sheppard Air Force Base (Wichita Falls) - pilot training

• Goodfellow Air Force Base (San Angelo)

• Laughlin Air Force Base (Del Rio)

• Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

• Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth

• Red River Army Depot (Texarkana)

• Numerous other installations and facilities

Aerospace and defense operations generate:

• Aircraft maintenance chemicals

• Jet fuel and aviation products

• Hydraulic fluids

• Solvents and degreasers

• Paint stripping chemicals

• Specialized aerospace coatings

• Composite materials waste

• Rocket fuel and propellants (managed under special protocols)

• Vehicle and equipment maintenance waste

• Universal waste

• Various military operations materials

Manufacturing Industry

Texas has extensive and diverse manufacturing:

Electronics and Semiconductors:

• Semiconductor manufacturing (Austin area, Dallas area)

• Electronics manufacturing

• Computer and equipment production

Machinery and Equipment:

• Industrial machinery

• Construction equipment

• Oil and gas equipment manufacturing

Transportation Equipment:

• Automotive parts (supporting plants in Mexico and elsewhere)

• Aerospace components

• Rail equipment

Food Processing:

• Meat processing (cattle, poultry)

• Dairy products

• Grain milling

• Fruit and vegetable processing

• Beverage production

• Snack foods

Fabricated Metals:

• Metal fabrication

• Machine shops

• Structural metals

Manufacturing operations generate process waste, metal finishing waste, solvents, oils, and various industrial chemicals.

Agriculture and Ranching

Texas leads the nation in agricultural production:

Cattle: Texas has the largest cattle inventory of any U.S. state with:

• Extensive ranching operations (particularly in West Texas, South Texas, and throughout rural areas)

• Cow-calf operations

• Feedlots (particularly in the Panhandle and West Texas)

• Beef production

Cotton: Texas is a major cotton producer (often #1 nationally) with production in:

• High Plains (Lubbock area)

• Rolling Plains

• South Texas

• Other regions

Other Major Agricultural Products:

• Grain sorghum

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice (Gulf Coast)

• Hay

• Peanuts

• Pecans

• Citrus (Rio Grande Valley)

• Vegetables

• Sheep and goats (Texas leads nation in both)

• Poultry

• Hogs

• Dairy

• Horses

Agricultural operations generate:

• Pesticides and herbicides (large volumes for extensive crop production)

• Fertilizers

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals (significant volumes from massive cattle inventory)

• Equipment maintenance waste (from extensive agricultural machinery)

• Fuel and petroleum products

• Used motor oil and hydraulic fluids

• Antifreeze

• Batteries

• Contaminated containers and rinse water

Technology Sector

Texas has growing technology centers:

• Austin: Major tech hub with companies like Dell, Apple operations, numerous startups, semiconductor fabs

• Dallas: Technology companies, telecommunications

• Houston: Energy technology, software

Technology operations generate electronic waste, manufacturing chemicals, and specialty materials.

Automotive and Transportation Services

Auto repair shops, dealerships, truck stops, fleet maintenance facilities, and transportation companies throughout Texas generate used motor oil, antifreeze, spent solvents, brake fluids, paint and body shop waste, batteries, and aerosol cans.

Commercial and Retail Operations

Commercial businesses throughout Texas generate maintenance chemicals, cleaning products, pest control materials, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, electronic waste, paint and coatings, and aerosol cans.

Types of Hazardous Waste We Handle in Texas

We manage all categories of hazardous waste generated by Texas businesses and institutions.

Oil and Gas Industry Waste

Drilling fluids and muds, hydraulic fracturing fluid waste, equipment maintenance waste, used oils and lubricants, solvents and degreasers, pipe dope and thread compounds, antifreeze, paint and coatings, contaminated materials, and universal waste from oilfield operations.

Petrochemical and Refining Waste

Process waste streams, spent catalysts, tank cleaning waste, off-specification products, contaminated materials, maintenance waste, laboratory chemicals, and wastewater treatment sludges from refineries and chemical plants.

Chemical Waste Disposal

Spent solvents (acetone, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, xylene, toluene, MEK, mineral spirits, paint thinners, cleaning solvents), acids and bases (sulfuric, hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, acetic, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide), laboratory chemicals, and paint and coatings from all industries.

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Waste

Pharmaceutical waste, controlled substances (requiring DEA compliance), chemotherapy waste, disinfectants and sterilants, laboratory chemicals, formaldehyde, xylene, and staining chemicals from healthcare facilities and research institutions.

Petroleum Products and Oils

Used oil, contaminated fuel, oily waste, oil/water mixtures, petroleum-contaminated solids, and tank bottoms from vehicles, equipment, manufacturing, oilfield operations, and refineries.

Aerospace and Defense Waste

Aircraft maintenance chemicals, jet fuel products, hydraulic fluids, specialized aerospace coatings, composite materials waste, solvents and degreasers, and military operations materials.

Universal Waste Management

Fluorescent bulbs and lamps, batteries (including large volumes from oilfield and industrial operations), electronic waste, and mercury-containing equipment from all industries throughout Texas.

Agricultural Chemicals

Pesticides and herbicides (large volumes from extensive crop production), fertilizers, veterinary pharmaceuticals (significant volumes from cattle operations), and equipment maintenance waste.

Industrial and Manufacturing Waste

Metal finishing wastes, process waste, contaminated materials, machining fluids, and manufacturing chemicals from diverse operations.

Texas Hazardous Waste Regulations

Texas businesses must comply with both federal EPA regulations and state-specific requirements administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

TCEQ Waste Permits Division

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), specifically its Waste Permits Division, administers the hazardous waste program in Texas. Texas is authorized by EPA to implement the federal hazardous waste program.

Generator Categories and Requirements

Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) generate 100 kilograms or less of hazardous waste per month with reduced regulatory requirements.

Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) generate between 100 and 1,000 kilograms per month and must:

• Obtain EPA ID Number from TCEQ

• Comply with waste management standards

• Accumulate waste for no more than 180 days (or 270 days if more than 200 miles from disposal facility)

• Use proper containers and labeling

• Train employees

• Use manifests

• Maintain records for three years

The 270-day accumulation extension is commonly available for Texas SQGs given the state's enormous size - many facilities are more than 200 miles from treatment facilities.

Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) generate 1,000 kilograms or more per month with stringent requirements including 90-day accumulation limits, contingency plans, personnel training, and biennial reporting.

Texas-Specific Requirements

Texas has specific requirements including notification, reporting, and fee requirements administered by TCEQ.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violations can result in civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation, criminal penalties for knowing violations, and corrective action orders. TCEQ actively enforces hazardous waste regulations.

Our Texas Hazardous Waste Disposal Process

We provide streamlined, compliant services: consultation, waste characterization, transparent pricing, proper packaging, licensed transportation, compliant disposal, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing support.

Benefits of Working With Hazardous Waste Disposal in Texas

Regulatory Expertise

Our team stays current with EPA and TCEQ requirements.

Comprehensive Service Network

We serve clients from Houston to El Paso, Dallas to Brownsville, Amarillo to Beaumont - throughout all 254 Texas counties.

Industry Experience

With operations since 1992, we understand:

• Oil and gas (Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast, all producing regions)

• Petrochemical and refining (Houston Ship Channel, Golden Triangle)

• Healthcare and medical research (Texas Medical Center, statewide systems)

• Aerospace and defense (NASA, Lockheed Martin, military installations)

• Universities and research institutions

• Agriculture and ranching

• Manufacturing

• All Texas industries

Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing with no hidden fees.

Safety First

We prioritize safety in all operations.

Environmental Responsibility

Protect Texas's environment including Gulf Coast, rivers, aquifers, and natural resources.

Best Practices for Texas Hazardous Waste Generators

Maintain proper container management, implement employee training, manage accumulation time limits, conduct regular inspections, minimize waste generation, prepare for inspections, plan for emergencies, and maintain required records.

Geographic and Climate Considerations

Massive and Diverse Geography

Texas is the second-largest state by area (after Alaska) with dramatically different regions.

Climate Impacts

Hot summers (extreme heat in many areas), variable winters, hurricanes (Gulf Coast), tornadoes, flooding, and drought. Heat affects outdoor storage.

Water Resource Protection

Gulf of Mexico, Rio Grande, numerous rivers, Edwards Aquifer, Ogallala Aquifer, and other water resources requiring protection.

Common Texas Hazardous Waste Questions

Q: How do I get an EPA ID Number in Texas? A: Contact TCEQ's Waste Permits Division or use EPA's online system at epa.gov/hwgenerators.

Q: Can I qualify for the 270-day accumulation extension? A: Yes, commonly available in Texas if your disposal facility is more than 200 miles away - document the distance.

Q: How do oil and gas wastes relate to hazardous waste regulations? A: Some oilfield wastes are exempt under oil and gas-specific regulations. Others (solvents, paints, maintenance chemicals) are subject to hazardous waste rules. Proper characterization is essential.

Q: What should I do if I have a spill? A: Contain if safe, protect personnel, evacuate if necessary. Contact National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and TCEQ Environmental Release Hotline (1-800-832-8224).

Q: How long must I keep records? A: Manifests and hazardous waste records must be kept for at least three years.

Industries With Specialized Needs in Texas

Oil and Gas Sector

Oilfield chemical disposal, equipment maintenance waste, drilling waste coordination, Permian Basin services, Eagle Ford services, understanding of oil and gas regulations.

Petrochemical and Refining

Process waste streams, spent catalysts, large-volume coordination, specialty chemical waste, tank cleaning waste, refinery operations support.

Healthcare and Medical Research

Pharmaceutical waste including controlled substances, chemotherapy waste (MD Anderson and cancer centers), research chemicals, laboratory waste, medical device waste.

Aerospace and Defense

Aircraft maintenance waste, jet fuel products, composite materials, specialized coatings, military installation services, DOD compliance.

Contact Hazardous Waste Disposal for Texas Services

Whether you're in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, or anywhere in Texas, we provide professional hazardous waste management services.

Phone: (800) 582-4833
Email: info@hazardouswastedisposal.com
Website: www.hazardouswastedisposal.com

Contact us for waste assessments, regulatory compliance guidance, scheduled pickup services, one-time cleanouts, emergency response, container supply, training support, and all hazardous and universal waste types.

Why Choose Hazardous Waste Disposal

Experience: Over 30 years since 1992

Compliance: Ensure all EPA and TCEQ requirements are met

Nationwide Network: Serve clients throughout Texas and across the U.S.

Industry Knowledge: Understand oil and gas, petrochemicals, healthcare, aerospace, universities, agriculture, manufacturing, and all industries

Responsive Service: Prompt, professional responses

Transparent Pricing: Clear pricing with no hidden fees

Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all operations

Environmental Protection: Committed to protecting Texas's environment

Let us handle your hazardous waste management so you can focus on your business. Contact us today at (800) 582-4833 or info@hazardouswastedisposal.com.