To prevent contamination of the common trash, the custodians are trained in hazard recognition. The trash room is kept locked at all times and only authorized personnel have entrance access. Each office and several non-hazardous lab areas have blue bins for mixed paper recycling. Additional satellite sites exist throughout the College. Large gray bins are also located in the Chemistry Receiving dock that are used for the mixed paper recycling program.
Glassware recycling is currently under re-evaluation.
Prior problems with possible contamination have temporarily halted the program. Before undertaking the demolition of any equipment or facility, an assessment will be made as to the contamination of the area and the methods to be used for decontamination. All material from demolitions should be broken down to manageable size and disposed of as indicated below. Every effort must be exerted to recycle material such as valves, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, doors, pipes, light fixtures, etc. For recycling these items, however, consideration shall be given to ensuring that these materials meet present safety code requirements.