Procedures Guide for the Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Proper management of the hazardous waste generated in a lab is not only the right thing to do: it's also the law. This waste is regulated at the federal (EPA) and state (DEP) level. Here are a few of the most important issues of managing hazardous waste in a laboratory.

Containers

All Hazardous waste containers must:

• Be secure and in good condition
• Be compatible with waste.
• Have a screw cap - no corks or rubber stoppers.
• Be kept closed at all times unless waste is being added.

Labels

• Symbols and formulas are not allowed. The chemical names must be written out.
• Check-off the appropriate hazard box
• Enter the date only when the container is full or when the container is ready for pick-up.

* Do not transport hazardous waste from your lab

* Contact the Safety Office at x5216 or via e-mail, safety@wpi.edu, to arrange to have your waste picked up. Or, if you have any questions about the proper management of hazardous waste in the laboratory.