Hazardous Waste Disposal

University Chemical Hygiene Plan 2010 p. 55-56

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

• Containers should not be stacked, instead call for pick-up

• Separate halogenated from non-halogenated liquids

BULK CHEMICAL WASTE

• Containers must be closed at all times during storage, except when waste is being added or removed

• Syringes should go into trash can after previous removal of hazardous chemicals

• Sharps: any material that has the potential to penetrate a trash bag and cut or puncture housekeeping personnel

• Examples: broken glass, needles, scalpels, etc.

• All sharps should be disposed by placing these items in a sharps container

SHARPS DISPOSAL

• Broken glass should be disposed of in a broken glass container

• When you are ready for disposal, tape the lid closed and leave it outside the door of the lab

BROKEN GLASS

• Do not overload the box or place any liquid in the box