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Alpha Omega Recycling, Inc.
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Filtration |
Industry: Metal Recycling |
Wastes Reduced: Hazardous Waste |
Substance: Chromic Acid |
Location: Longview TX |
No. of employees: 26 |
Contact: Wayne Wilson |
Phone: (903) 297-7272 |
Description:
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Environmental Benefits:
Since waste chromic acid solutions are extremely toxic, and land disposal by stabilization or deep well injection is not a long-term solution, the process is an environmentally sound alternative. By reusing the chromium, a very serious threat to the environment is eliminated. At the same time, scrap iron and waste acids are consumed in the process.
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