Chemicals in original bottle with label: If your lab has large quantity then it should be handled as a lab cleanout, as long as this lab has not done a lab cleanout in 12 months. The simplest explanation is anything that would hurt people, the environment, and wildlife if just thrown away in the normal trash or discharged into our water or air. 2. partially filled. EHS provides guidance for maintaining compliance and offers annual training to those managing Universal Waste streams on campus, specifically within the Department of Facilities. fluorescent lamps) and thermometers. What makes a waste hazardous? You can also request supplies you may need through the chemical waste pick up form, like replacement five-gallon pails, secondary containers, or labels/red tags. From the inventory page, select the Waste Collection button. Familiarize yourself with your site-specific emergency response and evacuation plan. Location: All Building in Medical School Campus Before they become waste-like. "Waste-like" chemicals are items with faded labels, deteriorating containers, leaks and/or other obvious signs that the chemicals are not being used. Environment, Health & Safety | 1120 Estes Drive Extension, CB#1650 | Chapel Hill, NC 27599, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MIT has also implemented preparedness and prevention procedures to minimize threat of fire or explosion and has developed hazardous waste contingency plan addressing emergency response. Contact Environmental Programs at 206.616.5835 if you would like us to send you some of these labels via campus mail. There is no charge for waste collection except for unknowns and unstable peroxide formers. The EHS Office Environmental Program (EMP) provides Hazardous Waste (HW) labels (red tags), however other labels might be used as well with EMP approval. 036 Bagley Hall The next page is a list of the chemicals you want collected. Click "Save" to submit the pick-up request to EHS, DEA Controlled Substances - Contact EHS directly at 814-865-6391. Fax: (814) 863-7427Contact Us, Radiation Protection Office If you are relocating or cleaning out your workplace and have a large volume of chemical waste, here are some guidelines. Chemical Waste Pickup Request Form(chemical and universal waste), University of Florida Chemical hazardous waste that is generated from laboratory equipment, such as HPLC units, should be collected as follows: Chemically contaminated sharps include: needles (with or without syringe attached), razor blades, and pipette tips. University Park Chemical Waste Pickup Schedule, How to create a chemical waste disposal request (Click HERE), How to update an employee record (Click HERE). Fax: (541) 737-9090, Address: Legacy chemicals are unwanted chemicals left behind by a previous occupant of your laboratory space. Location : All Buildings in Danforth Campus With that in mind, we will contact you requesting as much information as possible. Read the instructions How to Label Chemical Waste Containersto find out how to comply with hazardous waste labeling requirements. Place the dry picric acid container into the 1G container of DI water and allow it to sit and absorb the water for at least 24-hours or until the DI water turns yellow, Once the water has turned yellow, open the 1G container in order to access the bottle of picric acid and open the bottle of picric acid to allow the chemical bottle to be submerged into the water, Close the 1G container with the submerged picric acid bottle, red tag the bottle (picric acid, water; corrosive) and request a pickup from the labs SAA or place in the labs MAA, Clearly identify constituents on red tag and indicate associated hazards, Place the container in a secondary containment bin with a green SAA sticker, Use a quick connect for 20L containers or larger in order to provide a closed container, or, Drill a fitted hole in 4L or smaller bottle cap for tubing, which must be a tight fit to provide a closed container, Pyrophoric chemicals (lithium, magnesium, potassium, etc), Heavy metals (mercury, chromium, lead, arsenic, etc. Ithaca, NY 14850. Waste NOT Accepted: No medical wastes (pathological or biohazard) (310) 794-7745;no radioactive wastes(310) 825-5396;and no controlled substances will be accepted 310) 794-5143, (310) 794-1664 can be accepted at chemical waste pick up. The next page displays the list of waste that you want collected. Make sure that the waste accumulation location is under your control (i.e. When all chemicals in the container add up to 100%, you will beasked for container information including type and volume/weight information. For information on how to calculate whether a mixture of chemicals is hazardous waste, see Section 3 of theLaboratory Safety Manual. GatorLink Username@ufl.edu, On the UF Authentication screen use: (Read the instructions below for containers larger than four liters). Occupants moving out of a space have the responsibility of cleaning out the space, but unfortunately this doesn't always happen. The more complicated explanation of what makes a waste hazardous is based on two factors: Hazardous waste that is classified as ignitable includes the following: Hazardous waste that is classified as reactive includes the following: Hazardous waste that is classified as toxic contains one or more of 40 specific contaminants included in the TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) table: Hazardous waste that is classified as corrosive includes: The following is applicable to most generators of hazardous waste. Note that this is a one time process. Add a PI in Waste Pickup Request Form : Email to ehsassist@wusm.wustl.edu. Inventory owners and area contacts can generate chemical waste disposal requests in MyChem. Use a heavy duty cart and secondary containment (do not carry containers). Cell Phone: (314) 602-8551, Ted Reising provides services for Waste Disposal processing and Chemical Shipping Request services. Hazardous chemical waste may be generated from laboratory operations, facilities operations and maintenance, construction and renovation activities, photo processing, and a variety of other activities at the Institute. How to create a radioactivewaste disposal request (Click HERE). Once you have created your ONYEN you will be able to access this and other University Web services in the future using your ONYEN. If you will have more than 100 containers of waste, call 206.616.5835 to arrange for a cleanout appointment at least one month in advance of your move. According to Administrative Policy Statement 11.2, organizational units and departments cannot contract with an outside vendor to collect hazardous waste. These chemicals will need to be labeled and inventoried as described in the Laboratory Cleanout Guidance. Password not being accepted for your Onyen? Hours: Request forms for waste pickups are listed here, Recycling Guidelines - Universal Waste, Used Oil, Computers and Other, Universal Waste includes: Batteries, Bulbs and LampsandMercury containing devices (These wastes are managed by the R5Operations Group), 395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 210 If some of the items on your collection request are non-regulated and can be legally disposed to the trash or sanitary sewer, you will be notified by the staff member that collects your chemical waste.

Cell Phone: (314) 277-5722, Services: Radioactive Material Orders/Shipping/Transfers; Radioactive Waste Pickup and Disposal; Survey Meter Calibration and Repair; Bioassays.

All personnel transporting chemical waste must be trained on the hazards of chemical waste, safe handling techniques and procedures to follow in the event of a spill. Some additional chemicals are managed as hazardous waste at UW because they are known, probable or suspected carcinogens, teratogens, irritants and/or sensitizers (see a current safety data sheetfor the chemical to determine if the chemical is any of these.) Do not transport materials on public streets. Submit a Waste Disposal Request for Radioactive Material? We will pick up the waste in two to four weeks after you request collection. These chemicals present an unreasonable risk of spills and exposures. Batteries: EH&S takes all batteries but alkaline batteries. Where available, full hazardous waste containers can be transferred from the satellite accumulation area to the storage area. If your DLC does not have a storage area you can request one. EHS Hazardous Waste Services group provides technical support, compliance assistance, removal and proper disposal of Chemical, Radioactive and Regulated Medical Wastes on campus. Location: All Buildings in Medical School Campus, Scott Florin manages and provides services for Waste Disposal processing, Recycling, and Compliance. or Unwanted Material Management in Laboratories on Campus Guidelines, Chemical Waste in Satellite Campuses/Buildings and Non-Laboratories on Campus Guidance, Recycling of Empty Containers and Other Materials in Laboratories, Recycling and Donation of Electronic Equipment Policy, Subpart K Chemical Disposal Requirements Comparison Table, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Management, Toner and Ink Cartridge Recycling Programs, Books and magazines : Please contact Facilities, Cartridges from printers : Contact the office supply vendor regarding disposal of toner/ ink cartridges if no return containers is provided with the item purchase. Do not accumulate the same type of waste in two different containers at the same time. Chemical compatibility is critical in waste management, both within the collection container and within the secondary containment containers in these accumulation areas. Shops and facilities staff should use the Chemical Waste Guide for Facilities Services as training; the last page of the guide serves as training documentation. Phone: (814) 865-6391 The EHS Office provides green SAA stickers for such purposes. Location: All Buildings in Medical School Campus Non-Emergency Hotline: 541-713 SAFE (541-713-7233) Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Environment, Health & Safety Office | 265 Massachusetts Ave, N52-496 | Cambridge, MA 02139 | 617-452-3477, 2019 MIT Environment, Health & Safety Office, Lighting, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, Lasers, & Strobes, Waste oils and lubricants generated by a variety of operations including motor vehicles, elevators, plant maintenance, etc, Unused chemicals and other hazardous substances, such as strong acids & bases, paints, aerosol cans, etc. Please check here for more information about ITS' password expiration policy. If you have Universal Waste that needs to be removed from your office or laboratory: If you work in an MIT lab and have one or two small items for removal, such as a light bulb from your Bio-Safety Cabinet, please feel free to place a waste collection request online for the onsite hazardous waste vendor to remove this safely for you. Cell Phone: (314)-277-0423, Jason Allen provides services for Waste Disposal processing.

), Lab clean out, donation for Chemical ReUse pickup, and/or order containers for hazardous waste/ universal waste and labels. Monday - Friday Emai: hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu | Phone: (310) 794-5569, Hazardous Waste Line - To Schedule Pick-Up Biological Hazardous Waste and Radioactive Hazardous Waste is NOT picked up by the Hazardous Waste Team. Do this step before submitting the report to EH&S. Chemicals that are corrosive, flammable, toxicor explosive are "hazardous." For more information please see the policy. Last day of the month (352) 392-3261, Bites, Scratches, Cuts & Abrasions from Animals, Bloodborne Pathogen & Needlestick Exposures, Building Permit Application Subcontractor List, Hazardous Waste Management Notification Form. Review the hazardous waste definitions and classifications in the Chemical Waste Management section of the Laboratory Safety Manual. Cell Phone: (314)-288-5095, Shannon Hambrick provides services for Waste Disposal processing. Submit a Waste Disposal Request for Chemical, Biological, Batteries/Bulbs and Electronics/Equipment. Closed on UW employee holidays. For more information, refer to Section 3 of the Laboratory Safety Manual, take the Managing Laboratory Chemicals online trainingor call 206.616.5835. We may ask you such things as what you think it might be, where the container was found, what kind of work the lab did; we may also ask you to take a picture and send it to us. chemically compatible and the size should be suitable for the material stored. Common hazardous wastes generated at the Institute include: The Environmental Management Program (EMP) is responsible for assisting Institute personnel with hazardous waste management procedures including disposal. Monday - Friday (at least 10% air space). Requests for pickup will only be done by EH&S staff if the material is on the Danforth Campus, West Campus, North Campus, Cortex or the School of Medicine Campus.

Submit an online request form and we will pick up and dispose of all other batteries. 8:15-12:00, 1:00-4:45 Corvallis, Oregon 97331, Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Chemical Waste Labeling and Determination Tool, Full Sheet of hazardous waste labels in fillable PDF (Avery template 5164). Examples of chemically contaminated debris to keep separate from general debris stream include: Label waste with a red tag, indicating debris (or solids), at least three chemical constituents, and associated hazard(s). The University reserves the right to monitor the use of this system, as required, to ensure its stability, availability, and security. Cell Phone: (314)-935-9351, Mark Zykan provides services for Waste Disposal processing. If you are unwilling or unable to determine if your chemical or chemical mixture is hazardous, fill out and send a Waste Evaluation Request and EH&S will send you the answer. Please be very specific about the waste, adding notes about the waste and specifically where it is located in the lab in the comments section. If you are working in photo and film processing make sure that: There are two general approaches for fixer treatment on campus: Treatment at the point of generation will typically be required for any newly installed photographic or film processing. EMP provides hazardous waste training sessions. Call (352) 392-8400 for assistance with this form. A waste chemist will come to your lab and pick up your waste. EH&S Main Line (Office): (310) 825-5689, Report an incident (EH&S Hotline): (310) 825-9797, 2022 Regents of University of California, Hazardous Materials Manager - General Inquiries, Research Application Tracking System (RATS), Waste Accumulation Storage Tracking (WASTe), Printable Hazardous Waste Pick-Up Schedule (PDF), Young Hall, MSB, Geology, Slichter Hall, Franz Hall, CHS, Factor, NPI, BRI, Reed, Marion Davies, JSEI, JLNRC, Eng. You may also print out your own UW Hazardous Waste Labels, either by printing the labelsand filling them out, or by filling out the labels first and then printing. Instructions can be found on the SharePoint Sign in page. This process will also ensure you have the appropriate fire extinguishing method available for these water-reactive chemicals.

Containers mustbe labeled as soon as waste begins to be accumulated in them. Also refer to local sewer discharge limits for some common laboratory chemicals. Review spill kit informationand ensure you have one on hand, They are widespread among industry and households, They are commonly found in medium to large volumes, They exhibit low-level hazards to human health and the environment, They contain hazardous materials that may be recycled, Used mercury-containing light bulbs, such as fluorescent and UV light bulbs, All used rechargeable batteries including sealed lead-acid batteries remember to tape the terminals to your 9V and lithium batteries to prevent fires during storage and transportation, Mercury-containing equipment such as thermostats, thermometers and mercury switches, Contact your local Repair & Maintenance Zone and/or place a request through, If placing a request via Atlas,select Full Catalog in the left menu and then search on Service Requests, Select Create Request and then select Recycling to submit your request, Working within the glove box, or controlled environment, contain and completely submerge the waste materials in mineral oil, Label the container with a red tag, spelling out the chemical constituents, indicating ignitable and reactive as the associated hazards, and dating the container, Place it in the labs SAA and submit a waste collection pick up, Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for this process lab coat, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses and conduct all work within a chemical fume hood. If contents of the chemical container you want to get rid of are unknown to you, you can still request its disposal using our online system. Please include a budget name and number in the notes section of the collection request form. Finally, remember to update your chemical inventory with MyChem. As of 4/28/2019, all non-universal waste containerslarger than fourliters must have a UW Hazardous Waste Label (see above) and a second label indicating "Hazardous Waste"and the primary hazard: Download these labels for use on containers larger than four liters: Anexample of a properly labeled container larger than four litersis shown below. University Park, PA 16802-2116 Any waste not in its original container must have a completed UW Hazardous Waste label. If working with these materials, please work with EHS to prepare a lab/process specific SOP to ensure safety requirements are met. Location: All Buildings in Medical School Campus, Trina Whitener provides services for Waste Disposal processing. An example of a material requiring a stabilization by a licensed environmental vendor includes peroxide forming chemicals with peroxides well over 100ppm or those with crystals formed inside or on the cap of the bottle. Container list and chemical content detail may be attached as separate document. The OSU EH&S hazardous waste program assists university entities with the safe and compliant handling and removal of hazardous waste. Pick-up form must include all hazardous waste to be collected including specific content for each container. EMP is available to assist with waste identification and storage issues. Routine Waste Only: The listed pick-ups are for routinely generated chemical waste only. The Hazardous WasteChecklist was developed by EH&S to help UW staff prepare for periodic hazardous waste inspections by the Department of Ecology, but it can be used at any time. If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact web-accessibility@cornell.edu for assistance. For waste disposal (with the exception of infectious waste) at campuses other than University Park, please contact yourCampus EHS Regional Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety Main Office Containers, which store hazardous waste, must be properly and clearly labeled. We have created a self-audit checklist to help you evaluate your compliance with the hazardous waste regulations. require the generator to bring a University Recharge Order Request Form (p. 39) completed and signed to cover the costs of analysis. Sharps Container: Sharps containers may be put in your Bio box or may submitted for pickup online. If you generate waste on a regular basis, consider setting up a routine pickup. Learn more about Chemical Labeling Stations? not in hallways). MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. You can request collection of legacy chemicals as hazardous waste. Phone: (814) 865-6391 In-depth information on waste management can be found in the various manuals and information links found on this webpage. What type of waste would you like to dispose of? Hazardous chemical waste is defined as any liquid, gaseous, or solid chemical that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic, or persistent, and is no longer useful or wanted. Livi Isringhausen manages and provides services for Waste Disposal processing, Recycling, and Compliance. ), Un-used photographic chemicals that are no longer needed are collected and disposed of as a hazardous waste, Spent developer can usually be discharged to drain with no treatment, but the safety data sheet (SDS) should be reviewed to ensure that no MWRA regulated constituents are in the developer, Spent fixer should be treated, as it typically contains silver at levels classifying it as a hazardous waste and also may exceed allowable MWRA discharge limits for silver and pH. Location: All Buildings in Danforth Campus 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30 This is a University system intended for University purposes only. Save to get the new waste container added to your list. Satellite accumulation areas are visually inspected by the lab each week to ensure compliance. Contact the Environmental Management Program of the EHS office with any questions concerning your photographic waste. These services are also provided for a number of outlying Cornell University facilities. Once a report has been submitted, use the View Past Reports button to view it. Hazardous waste program staff directly remove waste, provide containers and materials to labs for waste storage, and offer technical expertise to labs and entities in need of assistance. Leave some headspace in the container for temperature and vapor pressure changes. 228 Academic Projects Building Cell Phone: (314)-223-0147, Phil Hellman provides services for Waste Disposal processing. These waste streams include: Massachusetts regulations include additional items such as Cathode Ray Tubes and Lead Acid Batteries to be managed similarly to Universal Waste items. Regulations require that hazardous waste areas (SAA and storage areas) be inspected on a weekly basis. ), Universal waste pickup (batteries/bulbs/aerosols, etc. 8:15-12:00, 1:00-3:30, Chemistry Department Research Stockroom You can request collection of "waste-like" chemicals as hazardous waste. These locations also meet more stringent requirements with respect to state regulatory Contingency Plan documentation requirements, which EHS manages. 20 UW Environmental Health & Safety Department | 201 Hall Health Center, Box 354400, Seattle, WA | Tel: 206.543.7262 | Fax: 206.543.3351 | ehsdept@uw.edu. To request a: Waste pickup (chemicals, sharps, etc. UW Hazardous Waste Labels are available at no charge at the followinglocations on campus. Do NOT cross streets with waste. If these are contaminated during use with chemicals, they must be collected in a proper container with compatible materials. Personnel managing satellite accumulation areas are responsible for conducting their areas inspection. The Add Comment button allows youto add a note about the specific location of the waste or access to the area. To request a chemical waste collection, submit your request one of two ways: If you have a chemical waste routine number, enter it in theRoutine Chemical Waste Collection Request form. Mixtures of chemicals may not be hazardous waste, depending on their concentration and toxicity.

Examples of chemically contaminated sharps that should bekept separate from general sharps include: Label waste with a red tag, listed with associated constituents and mark toxic for the hazard. If your building is not listed below, please call the Hazardous Waste Line at (310) 206-1887 for pick-up times. You can: 1. Phone: (310) 206-1887, If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Store in a closed container within or near a labeled SAA. Special care must be observed when handling these materials and wastes and precautions must be implemented. It is critical that these locations be reported to the EHS office and should be reviewed prior to installation. Waste-like chemicals are not likely to be used in the future. There are reporting requirements for all locations which discharge photographic waste to the drain. If we can get enough knowledge about the generator, we may not have to charge for this waste. If the items for disposal are in your chemical inventory, select them using the checkboxes and then Save List. If you need to get rid of a waste that is explosive there may be a charge associated. Once you have created your ONYEN please allow 24hrs for this information to be updated in the Campus Directory system before trying to login here. Applicable Buildings: Only buildings that are listed are allowed to drop off waste at the locations in which they are associated. Refer to the Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities. 3. Please follow these steps to safely and effectively wet the dry picric acid: Contact EHS for assistance/questions/concerns regarding this process. Once a satellite accumulation container becomes filled, the date must be written on the label; and collected within three days (consecutive). Password: GatorLink password. To ensure your own safety and the safety of those around you: Anyone involved in the management of hazardous waste must complete a training program, which covers applicable hazardous waste regulations.