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Chemical Waste Disposal Guidelines
Hazardous chemicals and potentially hazardous wastes generated
as a by-product of research and teaching at the University must
be handled and disposed of according to legally mandated methods
or accepted prudent practices. This policy contains guidelines
and procedures for the removal and disposal of hazardous chemical
waste. General Guidelines: 1. Hazardous waste should not be placed in areas accessible by
the general public (e.g. hallways, restrooms, stairways, outside
buildings, loading docks, parking lots or in open motor vehicles). 2. All hazardous waste that has been designated for disposal
must be segregated from chemicals in use and in a safe, but
conspicuous location. Do Not place hazardous waste in
a location where it could be mistaken for ordinary trash and
accidentally disposed of by General Services personnel. Chemical Waste Disposal: 1. No chemicals, no matter how innocuous they might seem, shall
be placed 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. Improper disposal of hazardous waste
could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both. 2. The generators of the waste to be picked up by EHS must fill
out form 24.02001 "Hazardous/Chemical Waste Removal Form".
Instructions for filling out the form are given on the back
of the form. The waste container must be properly sealed and
labeled with the name of the chemical. |
