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Tagged: Hazardous Waste

  • Chemical Waste Disposal Flowchart

    Anonymous | June 1, 2018

    Chemical Waste Disposal Flowchart (PDF)

  • Ways to Reduce Hazardous Waste

    Anonymous | June 1, 2016
    72 ways to reduce hazardous waste

  • Pollution Prevention Guide for Laboratories

    Anonymous | June 1, 2016

    What is a hazardous waste?

    The first step in any pollution prevention plan is to understand what is a hazardous waste. Once you know what constitutes a hazardous waste, then you are able to evaluate your processes to determine whether you are a generator of hazardous waste. At this point you can put into practice your strategies for reducing your waste generation.

  • Biohazardous Waste Packaging Procedure

    Anonymous | June 1, 2016
    Steps to package biohazardous and infectious waste.

  • Household Hazardous Waste

    Anonymous | June 1, 2016

    It is estimated that almost one half of household waste can be recycled and not sent to a landfill. However, a small portion would be considered a hazardous material. Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals that can pose a threat to people and the environment, especially when improperly handled or disposed.

  • Hazardous Material Assessments/Abatement Requirements

    Anonymous | May 31, 2016

    University buildings and construction sites may contain hazardous materials (i.e., asbestos, lead paint, mercury, PCBs, petroleum, radioisotopes, etc.) that may be disturbed as a result of renovation or demolition. Federal EPA regulations require that an asbestos assessment be conducted and that abatement take place prior to renovation or demolition, if these materials can be damaged.