Chemical and Biological Waste Guide

This document’s purpose is to comply with the institution’s Chemical and Biological Waste Program.  Personnel that generate RCRA Hazardous Waste or Universal Waste must be trained yearly.  Contact EHS if you need more information on receiving RCRA Hazardous Waste training. 

The first step in determining how to handle items to discard is determining whether it is truly a waste or if it can be reused or repurposed.  If the item is a waste, it must be classified as what type of waste it is.  This guide has been broken down into 8 topics:

1. Chemical Waste

2. Biological Waste

3. Radiological Waste

4. Mixed Waste

5. Broken Glass

6. Empty Containers

7. Mercury and mercury-containing items

8. Batteries

There is also an appendix section for chemical compatibility and choosing appropriate waste containers.