Consistent with the UW System mission, UW System Administration is responsible for coordinating Systemwide legislative budget requests. This is done through the biennial budget process in the form of a Decision Item Narrative. UW System Administration distributes an annual operating budget to each campus as seed funding in support of proper hazardous waste treatment and disposal.
Total funding is inadequate to cover all waste management activities.
Therefore, it is expected that each campus establish its own hazardous materials operating budget as a buffer for unexpected needs such as lab cleanouts, spill residue and surplus product management. Each year campus waste generation rates are evaluated and the budget apportioned commensurately. The contractor provides extensive service including waste packaging, completion of manifests and other necessary shipping documents, and off-site shipment and disposal. Though the contractor has strong credentials and is selected based on a tight set of criteria, ongoing oversight of their performance is essential to ensure that the terms of the contract are being met, and that services continue to be provided in compliance with regulations. They consist of a methodical examination of environmental and occupational safety aspects of a property, process or procedure.