Hazardous Waste Requirements
EH&S is responsible for managing the hazardous waste for the University to ensure that waste is properly accumulated, stored, and disposed of in alignment with Federal, State, and local regulations. EH&S serves as a consultant for the campus community to assist with the following:
- Advise how to properly accumulate a hazardous waste,
- Ensure waste is properly labeled,
- Identify hazardous characteristics of a waste,
- Spill kit exchange program,
- Waste labeling,
- Container compatibility,
- Chemical compatibility,
- Emergency spill response
Below is a list of labeling requirements for Hazardous Waste.
- Hazardous Waste: The term "Hazardous Waste" must be on the label.
- Hazardous Material Name and Concentration: Be as descriptive as possible when identifying the material name and concentration of the waste. "Unknown" is not an acceptable material name and will not be collected by EH&S.
- Quantity: Indicate the quantity of the material and check the appropriate unit of measure. Avoid writing in ambiguous units of measure like 3 boxes or 2 bags as they do not quantify the amount of waste accurately. The quantity is the size of the co