FAQs

What is a hazardous waste?

How can I see if my chemical waste is approved for drain or trash disposal?

What if my chemical waste is not listed for drain or trash disposal?

What is an appropriate container?

Where can I set up a chemical waste satellite accumulation area?

How do I designate a chemical waste satellite accumulation area?

What is secondary containment?

How do I request a hazardous chemical waste collection?

What is a chemical waste satellite accumulation area?

What is considered a chemical waste?

Who is considered a chemical waste generator? Am I?

How can I receive more hazardous waste labels?

How should I label chemical waste containers?

When must I label chemical waste containers?

What information should be on a chemical waste label?

What is an acutely toxic hazardous waste?

How do I dispose of empty containers of acutely toxic hazardous waste?

Can my x-ray and photo processing wastes be disposed down the drain?

What training must laboratory personnel receive to work with chemical waste?

What training must clinical personnel receive to work with chemical waste?

I want to be sure I am in compliance with all hazardous waste requirements. What should I be doing?

How can I dispose of chemical wastes?

How can I dispose of my compressed-gas cylinders?

How can I dispose/replace my electrophoresis gel waste container?

When do I need to have the lid/cap on my waste container?

What is meant by a properly sealed waste container?

How should I dispose of surplus electronics from off-campus locations?

How should I dispose of printer toner cartridges?

How should I dispose of toner collection reservoirs from photocopiers?

I have completed my Chemical Collection Request Form. When will my chemical waste be collected?

How should I dispose of unneeded x-ray film?

Are household containers acceptable to containerize hazardous waste for disposal?

How do I discard old computers and computer-related equipment in the hospital?

How do I discard old medical equipment in the hospital?

What advice should I give patients about safe disposal of unwanted medications in their homes?

Is an aerosol can a hazardous waste that must be disposed via EHS?

I have empty bottles of non-p-listed (acutely toxic) liquid waste, ex. methanol. What can I do with these?

How do I dispose of used EpiPens?

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