All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is responsible for properly disposing of chemical waste generated by laboratories and other campus operations. The following information should assist ...

If you are collecting waste, then you have what is called a Satellite Accumulation Area, which is defined as containers where wastes initially accumulate at or near the point of generation which is ...

Chemical Containers are often boxes made of cardboard. They can be made of other materials such as styrofoam. The containers will have markings and labels that identify the contents of the container ...

Management of laboratory waste is a university function coordinated by EH&S. Storage and disposal of laboratory waste is highly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), while Washoe ...

Unknown chemicals are a particular problem in laboratories. Mysterious chemicals often hide in labs for years before lab personnel notice the unidentified items. However, steps can be taken to rectify ...

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for the proper collection, storage, and disposal of latex, epoxy, and oil-based paint wastes used in and around university buildings. Refer to UB ...

Most colleges and universities generate hazardous waste and therefore are regulated as hazardous waste generators. Chemical use in laboratories results in the need for disposal of mixed solvents, ...

Unwanted and old chemical reagents need to be removed; The satellite accumulation waste container is full and There is more than 5 gallons of hazardous waste or one quart of acutely hazardous waste ...