Most of us don’t think about how to properly handle hazardous waste. In the workplace proper disposal is of great concern. On August 6th Environmental Co-op held a HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operator) Training at Nucor Building Systems for area businesses and Kaufman County Household Hazardous Waste handlers. Nucor provided lunch for the participants pictured from left to right: Marilyn May, Executive Director, Environmental Co-op, Instructor David Sheils, Sheils Engineering, (suited in personal protective equipment)
Jason Lengacher, EH&S Manager, Nucor, George Gonzales, Nucor, Tim Lewis, Madix, Inc., Brenda Murphy, Kaufman County Eco Station, John Williams Jr., Madix Inc., Donita Everett, Environmental Co-op, Stephen Spencer, Madix Inc. and Roger Bruner, Kaufman County Precinct 4 Supervisor.

Businesses may contact Environmental Co-op for more information and to be added to the Scheduled September 14th 8-hour HAZWOPER training. Individuals and community groups can contact the Co-op for Household Hazardous Waste information and programs as well. 972-524-0007.