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Chemical Waste Storage
What it is and
what I need to do?
Chemical waste must be disposed of
according to University policy. For more information on the
University’s policy regarding the disposal of chemical waste please
click on the link to the University Hazardous Material Disposal policy
in the left hand column.
In general, chemical waste should not
be placed in areas accessible to the general public (e.g. hallways,
restrooms, stairways, outside buildings, loading docks, parking lots or
in open motor vehicles).
In addition, chemical waste must be
segregated from chemicals in use in a safe and conspicuous location.
Do Not place hazardous waste in a location where it could be
mistaken for ordinary trash and accidentally disposed of by General
Service (housekeepers) personnel.
Chemical waste may not be disposed of
in domestic waste containers (dumpsters, trash cans, etc.), evaporated
in a fume hood, poured down drains, rinsed down sanitary sewers or in
any other way released to the environment without consulting EHS.
Please click on the following link if
you need chemical waste disposed of: Waste removal request form
Improper
disposal of hazardous waste can result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.
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