All this talk of fines is unnecessary, however, because UVA maintains a user-friendly waste disposal program. Click here to go to Waste Decision Tree. We prefer to keep certain types of chemicals separated at the time of collection. This method not only lowers disposal costs for the University, but also decreases the chances of incompatible materials being added together. Any solution containing mercury or its compounds.
Metal cans corrode in a very short time.
Keep acids and bases separate from hydrocarbons and ethers. Keep aqueous wastes separate from organic solvents. Keep halogenated solvents and wastes separate from non-halogenated solvents. B. Containers and Labels for Hazardous Chemical Waste Do not put hazardous waste down the sink or in the trash. 5 gallon plastic carboy.