Hazardous Waste Leader Restores Compliance and Expands Capacity

Trinity’s Technical RCRA Expertise Supports Streamlined Permitting

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United States

Trinity Consultants partnered with an industrial client to navigate complex RCRA regulations and secure crucial permits for hazardous waste operations. By combining deep technical knowledge with strategic guidance, Trinity helped the facility maintain compliance, avoid costly delays, and protect its license to operate.

Challenge

A regulated industrial facility needed to secure an updated operating permit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to continue managing and storing hazardous waste on site. The process demanded a high level of technical detail and strict documentation to meet federal and state waste management standards for Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). The client’s in-house team had strong day-to-day compliance practices but lacked the capacity and regulatory expertise to navigate the complex permitting process alone. Missing critical steps, misinterpreting requirements, or submitting incomplete information could lead to significant delays, costly revisions, or even permit denials — all of which threatened operational continuity and posed compliance risks.

Solutions

Trinity’s technical experts stepped in to support every stage of the permitting process. The team began by conducting a thorough review of the facility’s waste streams, storage systems, and historical compliance data to identify any gaps that might trigger regulatory concerns. Trinity worked closely with the client’s operations and EHS staff to compile detailed technical documentation and prepare a complete, defensible permit application aligned with all relevant RCRA regulations. Acting as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies, Trinity addressed agency feedback promptly, resolved questions proactively, and ensured that the permit application met evolving state and federal requirements. Throughout the process, Trinity’s team provided clear regulatory strategy, helping the client understand what to expect, avoid common pitfalls, and keep operations on track without unexpected interruptions.

Services Performed

The team conducted a regulatory review and compliance gap analysis for hazardous waste operations, ensuring alignment with RCRA TSDF requirements. They provided technical support for preparing and submitting the permit application, including detailed documentation of waste streams, storage, and treatment processes. Acting as a liaison with state and federal permitting authorities, they addressed agency comments and technical questions with precision. Strategic guidance throughout the process maintained compliance and positioned the facility for continued regulatory readiness.

Results

The Trinity team secured a timely RCRA operating permit, ensuring the client could continue hazardous waste management activities without disruption. This effort minimized compliance risk, avoided permitting delays, and maintained full alignment with regulatory requirements. The work also reinforced the client’s environmental compliance program and supported ongoing positive engagement with regulatory agencies.

2x

Faster Permitting

50+

Technical Issues Resolved

100%

RCRA Compliance Score

Trinity has helped me train our staff and navigate the complexities of hazardous waste permitting and compliance with ease and efficiency. They have always delivered high-quality work on time and are very responsive and thorough whenever I’ve had any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Trinity to anyone who needs an advocate for agency interaction and reliable assistance with their hazardous waste management and permitting needs.

Director of Environment & Sustainability | Hazardous Waste Company

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