Waste Container Guideline Corrosive Liquids – poly or glass containers Corrosive Liquids – poly or glass containers Flammable Liquids – metal or glass containers Flammable Liquids – metal or glass containers Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) – plastic or original container Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) – plastic or original container Solid contaminated materials – open top containers Solid contaminated materials – open top containers Sharps – puncture proof, closed top containers Sharps – puncture proof, closed top containers Reuse original containers for waste collection if materials are compatible!! Reuse original containers for waste collection if materials are compatible!! Contact EHS Office with questions x23477 Contact EHS Office with questions x23477

20 Liter (20L) Container Used for waste liquid collection Used for waste liquid collection Cost effective and reduces waste Cost effective and reduces waste Use to consolidate solvents: acetone, methanol, xylene, toluene, etc Use to consolidate solvents: acetone, methanol, xylene, toluene, etc Great for HPLC collection Great for HPLC collection Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477

HPLC Quick Connect Container hooked up to liquid process unit (HPLC) Container hooked up to liquid process unit (HPLC) Stored in SAA secondary containment Stored in SAA secondary containment Red Tag completed Red Tag completed When full: date red tag, disconnect, store in SAA, call for pickup within 3 days When full: date red tag, disconnect, store in SAA, call for pickup within 3 days New container can be started (per MADEP Bureau of Waste Prevention, Satellite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet, September 2005) New container can be started (per MADEP Bureau of Waste Prevention, Satellite Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet, September 2005) Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477

5 Gallon Open Top Containers Used for chemical waste solids Used for chemical waste solids Allows for proper collection of solid waste, such as: Ethidium Bromide Silica Gel Chemical Rags & Wipes Allows for proper collection of solid waste, such as: Ethidium Bromide Silica Gel Chemical Rags & Wipes Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477

Chemical Sharps Container Sharps: needles, plastic syringes, broken glassware, razors, glass & plastic pipettes Sharps: needles, plastic syringes, broken glassware, razors, glass & plastic pipettes Lab Solvents Lab Solvents Heavy Metals: Arsenic, Selenium, Lead, Cadmium Heavy Metals: Arsenic, Selenium, Lead, Cadmium No rags, wipes, paper towels or vials of liquids No rags, wipes, paper towels or vials of liquids Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Order online using the Chemical Waste Collection Form Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS Office w/ questions at x23477

Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Container HF Safety training is needed – EHS0130c-A HF Safety training is needed – EHS0130c-A Use original container when applicable or plastic containers for collection of waste Use original container when applicable or plastic containers for collection of waste Calcium gluconate gel provided for labs using HF – check dates on gel!! Calcium gluconate gel provided for labs using HF – check dates on gel!! Contact EHS office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS office w/ questions at x23477

Gas Cylinder Disposal Reminder Gas cylinders should be returned to BOC Gases (Ext ). Gas cylinders should be returned to BOC Gases (Ext ). Non-returnable lecture bottles should be avoided. Non-returnable lecture bottles should be avoided. Departments / Lab (DLC) groups will be financially responsible for the disposal of non- returnable cylinders. Departments / Lab (DLC) groups will be financially responsible for the disposal of non- returnable cylinders. Contact EHS office w/ questions at x23477 Contact EHS office w/ questions at x23477