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Hazardous Waste Disposal Training
Texas A&M University complies withhazardous waste disposal regulations bymeans of: TAMU Hazardous Waste Management Program
http://ehsd-online/index.htm
TAMU Policy & Procedure Manual, 5.3.1 http://rules.tamu.edu/
Safety Manual, 14 http://engineering.tamu.edu/safety/smanual.shtml
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A Hazardous Wasteis:
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.
Definition :Hazardous Waste
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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 universitywaste disposal procedures.
Hazardous Waste:Containers,Tags and Collections
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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!!!
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Waste Container Labels
EPA regulations require waste containersbe labeled with at least:
1. The accumulation start date
2. The identity of the contents
3. The words Hazardous Waste
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Completing Waste Tags
When a container is ready for disposal, complete aTAMU Waste Tag and place it on the container
TAMU Waste Tags are available from Environmental Health & Safety Department
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A completed waste disposal tag must be attachedto EACHwaste container BEFOREdisposal
DO NOT DATE THE TAG, AT THIS TIME
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A Sample Chemical
Waste Disposal Tag :
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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.
Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags
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3.Indicate the percent concentration of potentially
explosivematerialsSafety 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 tagAttach 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
Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags
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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.
Guidelines for Completing Waste Tags
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Special Provisions
TAMU facilities with large volumes ofwastes receive a scheduled weekly pickupRichardson, 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 tagattachedDo not tear off bottom portion of tag
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EHSD HazMat team (845-2132) will collect
appropriately tagged waste containers.
Containers with improper caps, leaks, outsidecontamination, or improper labeling will NOT be
picked up until these problems have been
corrected.
The Faculty/PI shall ensure that chemicalwastes are properly contained and labeled for
disposal, in a responsible and timely manner.
Collection and Disposal