Material is to be stored in accordance to the Chemical Storage section of this plan. Each lab's waste should be checked in at least monthly with no more than one gallon stored in a lab. 145 Stratton Hall. Either bring waste to HazMat work area, Stratton Hall rm. 144 during designated check in times or Call 895-2880 to arrange a pick up.
Unknown chemicals are very difficult and expensive to dispose of.
Contact the Chemical Safety Specialist before checking in unknowns. NonHazardous,Nonregulated material that is appropriate for dumpster disposal will be marked as such and placed in appropriate receptacle by the Chemical Safety Specialist. Regulated Waste will be segregated into DOT Hazard Classes by the Chemical Safety Specialist. This expedites the process of commercial waste disposal and insures storage compatibility. The University generates between 100 kg and 1000 kg of waste per month with not more than 1 kg of acute waste per month.