Waste Collection

All regulated medical and chemical wastes generated in University laboratories and other facilities must be disposed of in accordance to the guidelines and regulations mandated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

For definitions of these hazardous wastes, please see the Hazardous Waste Management Policy

Guidelines

• RMW must be packaged in a red bag, placed in a cardboard box, sealed with tape, labeled with the name of the lab and brought to one of the collection areas listed below. Wastes will be weighed, manifested and collected at that time. Regulated Medical Waste Pick-up Schedule
• Chemical waste that is packaged in clean, sealed and labeled containers will also be accepted at the collection sites listed below. Manifests and labels must be completed before wastes are brought to the collection site. Please call Environmental Health & Safety to schedule lab clean-outs or for the removal of wastes that need special handling.
• Don't pour chemicals down the sink or discard with trash.
• Store waste chemicals only in compatible containers. Keep containers closed.
• Attach properly completed hazardous waste labels with date.
• Store containers in a secure area with secondary containment.
• Hazardous waste training is required for all persons handling waste.
• Inspect storage areas weekly.
• Civil and criminal penalties of up to $37,500 per violation, per day and/or up to 5 years in prison for environmental crimes.

Hazardous Waste Collection Calendar

Location	Day of month	Time
Grad Physics (Physics) at the loading dock	First Tuesday	10:00 - 10:30AM
Earth & Space Sciences (ESS) at the loading dock	Second Tuesday	10:00 - 10:30AM
Incubator (LIHTI) at the side door	Third Tuesday	10:00 - 10:30AM
Engineering (ENG) at Material Sciences dock	Fourth Tuesday	10:00 - 10:30PM
Life Sciences Building (LSB) at the loading dock	Every Tuesday	1:00 - 1:30PM
Grad Chemistry (GC) at the loading dock	Every Wednesday	10:00 - 10:30AM
Health Science Center (HSC) by the freight elevator	First Thursday	17th Floor 1:15 - 1:45PM 15th Floor 2:00 - 2:30PM
Basic Science Tower (BST)	Second Thursday	7th Floor 1:15 - 1:45PM by the freight elevator 1st Floor 2:00 - 2:30PM near DLAR lobby
Psychology A (Psych A) at the loading dock	Third Thursday	10:00 – 10:30 AM
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) (Dana Hall & Challenger)	Fourth Thursday	10:00 – 10:30 AM at the Dana Formalin Transfer Room 10:45 – 11:15 AM Challenger South East Exit Door (Near Room 123)

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