Staff Credentials:CHMMREMCEA

GSA Contract Number: GS-10F-0211S DEA Registration Number: RS0239219EPA ID Number: GAR000004861DOT RSPA: 061706 550 029OQ APHIS Compliance: 12-EL1-06 New Jersey A 901DOT Special Permit Exemption: 13179

www.StrongPak.com

StrongPak™, a division ofStrong Environmental, Inc., a Stericycle company6264 Crooked Creek RoadNorcross, GA 30092770.409.1500 770.409.1449 fax800.778.7664Solutions@StrongServices.com

The Single Source for Retail Hazardous Waste Management The One Source. The Most Services. The Best Choice.

Our Technicians• Regularly-scheduled service calls by our trained personnel. • Strong is committed and responsive to your retail waste management goals.• Strong’s superior response and turn-around times are standard. • We deliver a turnkey service, coordinating all initiating and reporting paperwork and secure transportation.

Knowledge• Our nationwide network of partners and strategic alliances is second to none.• Our highly trained professional staff is experienced in all facets of waste management and compliance. • Staff training and certifications include CHMM, REM and HAZWOPER.• We offer the best available technology and the most cost-effective solution to meet your requirements.

Credibility• Superior past performance ratings. • Pro-client indemnification provisions and $10,000,000 of liability insurance.• Wide RCRA, EPA, DEA, ATF and DOT compliance experience coupled with professional commitment.

Experience• StrongPak is a division of Strong Environmental, Inc. (a Stericycle company), which has managed hazardous, non-hazardous and pharmaceutical wastes for more than 16 years, for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies and international clients. • Large project management, from national product recalls to servicing over 2,000 retail store locations from coast to coast. • Proven track record with destruction of DEA controlled substances, recalls, returns and outdated product.

Regulatory Status • Strong maintains all required registrations and permits for transporting and processing your wastes. • Strong Environmental is licensed by the DEA as a Reverse Distributor for destruction and returns. • Since our primary mode of business is that of EPA- and DOT-related waste destruction, you can be assured of knowledgeable compliance.

The StrongPak™ Retailers Guide to

Hazardous Waste Compliance

The Strong Difference

The trademarks and trade dress in this advertisement are the exclusive property of their respective owners and this advertisement is not intended to convey that any of these owners have approved of this advertisement or are affiliated with Strong Environmental Inc.™ or StrongPak™ in any way.

© 2009 Stericycle, Inc. All rights reserved.

supermarket

pharmacy

discount store

warehouse

automotive

home improvement

on-site waste characterization

dedicated logistics

regulatory compliance

hazardous wastes

pharmaceutical wastes

non-hazardous wastes

experienced professionals

training resources

recycling and sustainability

detailed reporting

documented destruction

disaster recovery

pharmaceutical take back

www.StrongPak.com

Total Retail Hazardous Waste Management Solutions Sustainability. Accountability. Compliance.

What Retailers Need to Know

Common Misconceptions About Hazardous Waste

Retail establishments such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, home improvement stores, automotive retailers, and large discount stores all generate some amount of hazardous waste. Whether it is a spilled bottle of bleach, a damaged aerosol can, a returned container of pool chemicals, or an expired over-the-counter drug—a business cannot allow any of these items to be discarded into a dumpster or other landfill-bound waste stream.

The amount of hazardous waste generated at each retail location places it into one of three EPA hazardous waste generator categories: Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator or Large Quantity Generator. Each category carries its own set of regulations. Visit the StrongPak web site for more information about generator categories.

State and local government entities may place further restrictions on the disposal of retail waste. StrongPak offers you access to the knowledge and expertise needed to successfully comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Many organizations and industries are developing corporate sustainability programs, in order to reduce their environmental impact and make more efficient use of natural resources. Participation in the StrongPak program can help you meet your sustainability goals.

The StrongPak SolutionStrongPak offers retailers a turnkey retail hazardous waste compliance program. We create a custom program suited to your needs, and manage the mobilization, logistics, recycling, destruction, record keeping and final paperwork. The full scope of services offered by StrongPak include:

Waste Minimization and Program AssessmentStrongPak management will assess your current processes and recommend ways to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated. We will then design a program that will meet your specifications and complement your existing procedures.

On-Site Waste Characterization and DisposalRegularly scheduled service calls are made by trained StrongPak technicians, who will properly characterize and package your waste, and then ensure that it is transported to an EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal, and Recycling Facility (TSDRF) for proper disposal.

Training ResourcesTraining materials such as reference posters and training packets are provided to your store and distribution center personnel. On-site technicians will be available for “hands-on” training, including specific training on non-compatible waste materials.

On-Site Storage and AccumulationSpecially designed StrongPak containers and leak proof StrongPak self-sealing plastic bags will ensure safe, secure storage.

Reporting, Record Keeping and ComplianceStrongPak will ensure complete regulatory compliance and provide customized reporting for all levels of management.

The StrongPak GuaranteeStrongPak provides extraordinary value by providing complete regulatory compliance, top-notch service, competitive pricing, and an effective way to achieve corporate sustainability goals.

RCRA Hazardous Retail Waste Categories

Flammables and Combustibles•Lightersandlighterfluid •High-alcoholmouthwash •Alcohol-basedproducts •Manyautomotivecareproducts •Paintthinnersandsolvents •Productscontainingpetroleumdistillates •Gastreatmentsandbrakecleaners

Corrosives•Toiletbowlcleaners•Ammonia •HighpHdraincleaners •Chlorinatingsolutions •Sulfuricacid-baseddraincleaners •Somedishwasherdetergents •Bleach-basedcleaningproducts •Somewheelcleanersandrustremovers

Reactives•HydrogenPeroxide•Two-partepoxyproducts•Haircoloringthatcontains peroxides or other bleaches

Toxics•Antifreeze•Windshieldwasherfluid•Pesticides•Rodentbaits •Brakefluid•Nicotinegumandpatches

Products deemed unsaleable at a retail establishment should be kept segregated from saleable merchandise. Each unsaleable item should then be identified as either returnable to the manufacturer, resold, able to be reused via donation, or as waste. When identified as waste, the item must be further classified as hazardous, regulated or non-hazardous, in compliance with EPA, DOT, DEA and various State regulations. Since these determinations have significant consequences, it is best to have a trained waste management technician make the decision. Below are a few examples of the many retail products that are potentially hazardous.

TheStrongPakprogramisalsoavailabletomanageUniversalWastes,includingfluorescentlightbulbs,batteries,smallelectronics and TV/video displays. Individual states may add additional items to their Universal Waste list. Contact StrongPak for more information.

Retailers do not generate hazardous waste. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which is enforced by the EPA, requires that all businesses properly dispose of any waste that is defined as hazardous. Although your waste material may appear non-hazardous, it may in fact exhibit the characteristics of hazardous waste. Every item should be properly characterized, in order to determine the best route of disposal.

My store doesn’t generate enough hazardous waste to matter. An item’s status as a hazardous waste is not determined by volume or quantity, but simply by whether hazardous characteristics are exhibited or not. The determination of whether an item is or is not hazardous waste should be made by a trained professional, such as a StrongPak technician.

Store waste is better handled by returning it to the Distribution Center. Federal law dictates that once an item is declared waste (i.e. it no longer has any value) it must be properly segregated, containerized, and transported according to DOT guidelines—on properly permitted hazardous waste trucks and shipped using EPA hazardous waste manifests. In addition, hazardous waste must be consigned to an EPA-permitted hazardous waste facility.

The EPA only regulates manufacturers and large production facilities. EPA and related state agencies have the authority and duty to enforce environmental compliance from all levels of business–including retail operations.

Total Retail Hazardous Waste Management Solutions Sustainability. Accountability. Compliance.

What Retailers Need to Know

Common Misconceptions About Hazardous Waste

Retail establishments such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, home improvement stores, automotive retailers, and large discount stores all generate some amount of hazardous waste. Whether it is a spilled bottle of bleach, a damaged aerosol can, a returned container of pool chemicals, or an expired over-the-counter drug—a business cannot allow any of these items to be discarded into a dumpster or other landfill-bound waste stream.

The amount of hazardous waste generated at each retail location places it into one of three EPA hazardous waste generator categories: Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator or Large Quantity Generator. Each category carries its own set of regulations. Visit the StrongPak web site for more information about generator categories.

State and local government entities may place further restrictions on the disposal of retail waste. StrongPak offers you access to the knowledge and expertise needed to successfully comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Many organizations and industries are developing corporate sustainability programs, in order to reduce their environmental impact and make more efficient use of natural resources. Participation in the StrongPak program can help you meet your sustainability goals.

The StrongPak SolutionStrongPak offers retailers a turnkey retail hazardous waste compliance program. We create a custom program suited to your needs, and manage the mobilization, logistics, recycling, destruction, record keeping and final paperwork. The full scope of services offered by StrongPak include:

Waste Minimization and Program AssessmentStrongPak management will assess your current processes and recommend ways to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated. We will then design a program that will meet your specifications and complement your existing procedures.

On-Site Waste Characterization and DisposalRegularly scheduled service calls are made by trained StrongPak technicians, who will properly characterize and package your waste, and then ensure that it is transported to an EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal, and Recycling Facility (TSDRF) for proper disposal.

Training ResourcesTraining materials such as reference posters and training packets are provided to your store and distribution center personnel. On-site technicians will be available for “hands-on” training, including specific training on non-compatible waste materials.

On-Site Storage and AccumulationSpecially designed StrongPak containers and leak proof StrongPak self-sealing plastic bags will ensure safe, secure storage.

Reporting, Record Keeping and ComplianceStrongPak will ensure complete regulatory compliance and provide customized reporting for all levels of management.

The StrongPak GuaranteeStrongPak provides extraordinary value by providing complete regulatory compliance, top-notch service, competitive pricing, and an effective way to achieve corporate sustainability goals.

RCRA Hazardous Retail Waste Categories

Flammables and Combustibles•Lightersandlighterfluid •High-alcoholmouthwash •Alcohol-basedproducts •Manyautomotivecareproducts •Paintthinnersandsolvents •Productscontainingpetroleumdistillates •Gastreatmentsandbrakecleaners

Corrosives•Toiletbowlcleaners•Ammonia •HighpHdraincleaners •Chlorinatingsolutions •Sulfuricacid-baseddraincleaners •Somedishwasherdetergents •Bleach-basedcleaningproducts •Somewheelcleanersandrustremovers

Reactives•HydrogenPeroxide•Two-partepoxyproducts•Haircoloringthatcontains peroxides or other bleaches

Toxics•Antifreeze•Windshieldwasherfluid•Pesticides•Rodentbaits •Brakefluid•Nicotinegumandpatches

Products deemed unsaleable at a retail establishment should be kept segregated from saleable merchandise. Each unsaleable item should then be identified as either returnable to the manufacturer, resold, able to be reused via donation, or as waste. When identified as waste, the item must be further classified as hazardous, regulated or non-hazardous, in compliance with EPA, DOT, DEA and various State regulations. Since these determinations have significant consequences, it is best to have a trained waste management technician make the decision. Below are a few examples of the many retail products that are potentially hazardous.

TheStrongPakprogramisalsoavailabletomanageUniversalWastes,includingfluorescentlightbulbs,batteries,smallelectronics and TV/video displays. Individual states may add additional items to their Universal Waste list. Contact StrongPak for more information.

Retailers do not generate hazardous waste. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which is enforced by the EPA, requires that all businesses properly dispose of any waste that is defined as hazardous. Although your waste material may appear non-hazardous, it may in fact exhibit the characteristics of hazardous waste. Every item should be properly characterized, in order to determine the best route of disposal.

My store doesn’t generate enough hazardous waste to matter. An item’s status as a hazardous waste is not determined by volume or quantity, but simply by whether hazardous characteristics are exhibited or not. The determination of whether an item is or is not hazardous waste should be made by a trained professional, such as a StrongPak technician.

Store waste is better handled by returning it to the Distribution Center. Federal law dictates that once an item is declared waste (i.e. it no longer has any value) it must be properly segregated, containerized, and transported according to DOT guidelines—on properly permitted hazardous waste trucks and shipped using EPA hazardous waste manifests. In addition, hazardous waste must be consigned to an EPA-permitted hazardous waste facility.

The EPA only regulates manufacturers and large production facilities. EPA and related state agencies have the authority and duty to enforce environmental compliance from all levels of business–including retail operations.

Staff Credentials:CHMMREMCEA

GSA Contract Number: GS-10F-0211S DEA Registration Number: RS0239219EPA ID Number: GAR000004861DOT RSPA: 061706 550 029OQ APHIS Compliance: 12-EL1-06 New Jersey A 901DOT Special Permit Exemption: 13179

www.StrongPak.com

StrongPak™, a division ofStrong Environmental, Inc., a Stericycle company6264 Crooked Creek RoadNorcross, GA 30092770.409.1500 770.409.1449 fax800.778.7664Solutions@StrongServices.com

The Single Source for Retail Hazardous Waste Management The One Source. The Most Services. The Best Choice.

Our Technicians• Regularly-scheduled service calls by our trained personnel. • Strong is committed and responsive to your retail waste management goals.• Strong’s superior response and turn-around times are standard. • We deliver a turnkey service, coordinating all initiating and reporting paperwork and secure transportation.

Knowledge• Our nationwide network of partners and strategic alliances is second to none.• Our highly trained professional staff is experienced in all facets of waste management and compliance. • Staff training and certifications include CHMM, REM and HAZWOPER.• We offer the best available technology and the most cost-effective solution to meet your requirements.

Credibility• Superior past performance ratings. • Pro-client indemnification provisions and $10,000,000 of liability insurance.• Wide RCRA, EPA, DEA, ATF and DOT compliance experience coupled with professional commitment.

Experience• StrongPak is a division of Strong Environmental, Inc. (a Stericycle company), which has managed hazardous, non-hazardous and pharmaceutical wastes for more than 16 years, for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies and international clients. • Large project management, from national product recalls to servicing over 2,000 retail store locations from coast to coast. • Proven track record with destruction of DEA controlled substances, recalls, returns and outdated product.

Regulatory Status • Strong maintains all required registrations and permits for transporting and processing your wastes. • Strong Environmental is licensed by the DEA as a Reverse Distributor for destruction and returns. • Since our primary mode of business is that of EPA- and DOT-related waste destruction, you can be assured of knowledgeable compliance.

The StrongPak™ Retailers Guide to

Hazardous Waste Compliance

The Strong Difference

The trademarks and trade dress in this advertisement are the exclusive property of their respective owners and this advertisement is not intended to convey that any of these owners have approved of this advertisement or are affiliated with Strong Environmental Inc.™ or StrongPak™ in any way.

© 2009 Stericycle, Inc. All rights reserved.

supermarket

pharmacy

discount store

warehouse

automotive

home improvement

on-site waste characterization

dedicated logistics

regulatory compliance

hazardous wastes

pharmaceutical wastes

non-hazardous wastes

experienced professionals

training resources

recycling and sustainability

detailed reporting

documented destruction

disaster recovery

pharmaceutical take back

www.StrongPak.com