Hazardous Waste Disposal
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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