Lab Pack Services in Columbia, SC

  • Hospitals, university laboratories, manufacturing plants, and many other entities that use potentially hazardous chemicals may require our lab pack services.
  • A lab pack is usually an appropriate container that is filled with smaller containers of chemicals and packing materials (often vermiculite) that keep the containers from being allowed to move around and break during transportation. The chemicals within the containers are “expired, damaged, out-of-date,” or otherwise unusable, and they are separated according to their chemical properties. We provide lab pack services in Columbia, SC
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South Lake Environmental: Professional Lab Pack Services Across the East Coast

Managing a laboratory, medical facility, or research center involves handling a complex variety of chemicals that eventually become obsolete, expired, or damaged. At South Lake Environmental, we specialize in Lab Pack Services—a meticulous process of identifying, categorizing, and safely packing small quantities of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals for compliant disposal.


As a veteran-owned company serving the entire Eastern Seaboard from our headquarters in Augusta, GA, we bring military-grade discipline and technical expertise to the high-stakes world of chemical waste management.

What Are Lab Pack Services?

Many facilities accumulate hundreds of small containers of reagents, solvents, and cleaners. These cannot simply be thrown in the trash or poured down a drain. A "Lab Pack" is a specialized, DOT-approved container (usually a 5- to 55-gallon drum) filled with smaller, compatible containers of chemical waste, which are then cushioned with absorbent materials like vermiculite.


This method is the most efficient and compliant way to dispose of miscellaneous chemicals from:


  • Educational Institutions: High school and university chemistry labs.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
  • Industrial Labs: Manufacturing R&D and quality control departments.
  • Government Agencies: Testing facilities and plant clean-outs.

Our Turnkey Lab Pack Process

We handle the entire lifecycle of your chemical waste, ensuring you stay focused on your research while we handle the risk.


1. On-Site Inventory & Characterization

Our trained technicians visit your facility to perform a thorough inventory. We identify unknown substances and classify every chemical according to its hazard class (e.g., flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive).


2. Strategic Segregation

Safety is our top priority. We meticulously segregate chemicals by compatibility to prevent dangerous reactions during transit. Acids are never packed with bases, and oxidizers are kept strictly separate from flammables.


3. Compliant Packaging & Labeling

We use DOT-approved fiber, poly, or steel drums. Each "pack" is filled with inactive cushioning to prevent breakage and is labeled with precise hazard warnings and shipping manifests in accordance with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.


4. Safe Transportation & Final Disposal

Using our fleet of certified vehicles, we transport your lab packs to licensed Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). Depending on the waste type, materials are neutralized, recycled, or thermally destroyed via incineration.

The South Lake Environmental Advantage

  • East Coast Reach: From the Northeast down to Florida, we provide scheduled or on-call services for facilities of all sizes.
  • Veteran-Owned Integrity: We operate with total transparency. You receive full documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and Certificates of Disposal, ensuring a clear "cradle-to-grave" audit trail.
  • Liability Protection: Improper chemical disposal can lead to massive fines and environmental damage. Our expert packing and disposal protocols shield your organization from regulatory risk.
  • Sustainability Mindset: Whenever possible, we divert waste toward energy-recovery processes like fuel blending, helping your facility meet its green initiatives.
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Common Materials We Manage

  • Expired laboratory reagents and catalysts.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting agents.
  • Acids, bases, and organic solvents.
  • Aerosols and compressed gas cylinders.
  • Paints, dyes, inks, and thinners.
  • Toxic and carcinogenic substances (e.g., phenol, benzene).

Secure Your Laboratory Today

Don’t let outdated chemicals become a safety hazard or a compliance nightmare. Trust the experts at South Lake Environmental to clear your shelves and protect your facility.


Contact us for a professional lab pack consultation!



Call Us: (717) 460-2858

Service Area: All East Coast States (MA, NY, PA, NJ, MD, NC, SC, GA, FL)

Headquarters: Augusta, GA