Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

How to Dispose of Chemical Waste

from Engineering Facilities at Texas A&M University

Office of Engineering Safety

Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

Texas A&M University complies with hazardous waste disposal regulations by means of:
TAMU Hazardous Waste Management Program

http://ehsd-online/index.htm http://rules.tamu.edu/ http://engineering.tamu.edu/safety/smanual.shtml

TAMU Policy & Procedure Manual, 5.3.1

Safety Manual, 14

Office of Engineering Safety

Definition : Hazardous Waste

A Hazardous Waste is: Any waste material listed or identified in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 261, Subpart C or D (40 CFR 261) Or which exhibits the characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or E. P. toxicity also defined in Part 261.

Office of Engineering Safety

Hazardous Waste: Containers,Tags and Collections

Proper containment, tagging, collection and disposal are essential to the success of the Hazardous Waste Program. Individual Departments & Research Centers are responsible for properly identifying the hazardous wastes they generate, and for following university waste disposal procedures.

Office of Engineering Safety

Waste Containers

In good condition No leaks Compatible with contents Secure closures Ex: screw caps Do not overfill Do not exceed rated capacity For reused containers
Destroy and/or obliterate the original product label Use a NEW Label to identify the waste material Do NOT use a waste disposal tag as a container label!!!
Office of Engineering Safety 5

Waste Container Labels

EPA regulations require waste containers be labeled with at least:
1.

The accumulation start date The identity of the contents The words Hazardous Waste

2.

3.

Office of Engineering Safety

Completing Waste Tags

When a container is ready for disposal, complete a TAMU Waste Tag and place it on the container TAMU Waste Tags are available from
Environmental Health & Safety Department Office of Engineering Safety

A completed waste disposal tag must be attached to EACH waste container BEFORE disposal DO NOT DATE THE TAG, AT THIS TIME

Office of Engineering Safety

A Sample Chemical Waste Disposal Tag :

Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags

1.Completely fill out BOTH the upper and lower sections of the tag (This information is essential for record keeping.) 2.The REQUESTOR is the person (faculty, PI) in charge of the lab.
Use full chemical names or common names; chemical formulas or abbreviations are not acceptable. List all chemical components in the waste container, including water. Long lists may be continued on the back of the tag.

Office of Engineering Safety

Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags

3.Indicate the percent concentration of potentially explosive materials
Safety Manual, 13 Ex: picric acid, nitro compounds, other

4.Place additional hazard information in REMARKS.

Attach the tag to a string encircling the container. Rubber bands, tape and wire are not acceptable.

5.After completing the tag

Attach top part of the tag to the container Mail bottom part of the tag to EHSD at MS 4472 Do not separate tag for RICH, WERC, or ZACH
Office of Engineering Safety 10

Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags

6.Place tagged containers in your buildings Satellite Waste Accumulation Area.

>If there is no designated SWAA, place the

tagged waste container in your lab; identify the Building Name and Room No. on the tag.

Office of Engineering Safety

11

Special Provisions

TAMU facilities with large volumes of wastes receive a scheduled weekly pickup
Richardson, 115 RICH, Bldg #0387 Wisenbaker, 134 WERC, Bldg #0682 Zachry, 099 ZACH, Bldg #0518

In these 3 Engineering facilities ONLY, leave the bottom portion of the tag attached
Do not tear off bottom portion of tag
Office of Engineering Safety 12

Collection and Disposal

EHSD HazMat team (845-2132) will collect appropriately tagged waste containers. Containers with improper caps, leaks, outside contamination, or improper labeling will NOT be picked up until these problems have been corrected. The Faculty/PI shall ensure that chemical wastes are properly contained and labeled for disposal, in a responsible and timely manner.
Office of Engineering Safety 13