DANIELS SHARPSMART INC - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Chicago, Illinois

DANIELS SHARPSMART INC is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 135 S LaSalle St STE 2850 in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562219, which covers other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal services. As part of the solid waste management sector, it plays a role in managing regulated waste streams in the Chicago metropolitan area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) oversees state-level compliance. The facility's location in an urban industrial area suggests it handles waste from healthcare, industrial, or commercial sources, with typical technologies including autoclaving, incineration, or chemical treatment for sharps and biohazardous materials. DANIELS SHARPSMART INC contributes to public health and environmental protection by treating hazardous waste that could otherwise pose risks to communities and ecosystems. Its operations support the circular economy by enabling safe disposal and potential recovery of materials. The facility's urban setting requires robust management of transportation, emissions, and worker safety to minimize local impacts.

Chicago's dense urban population and industrial base generate significant hazardous waste streams, including medical sharps and chemical byproducts. Proper treatment at facilities like DANIELS SHARPSMART INC is critical to prevent contamination of air, water, and soil. The facility's proximity to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River necessitates stringent leachate and emission controls to protect regional water resources and public health.