What is the purpose of a waste shipment record?

The purpose of a waste shipment record is to track and substantiate the disposition of asbestos-containing waste material. This record is a crucial component in the management of hazardous waste, specifically asbestos waste, because it ensures that the waste is handled, transported, and disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintaining accurate records helps to ensure that the waste reaches a permitted disposal facility that can safely handle it, thus minimizing the risk of exposure to asbestos fibers during transport and ensuring proper environmental protection. By tracking this waste from the point of origin to its ultimate disposal site, the waste shipment record helps maintain accountability and provides evidence that the waste was managed appropriately throughout the disposal process.