by Department of University Safety & AssurancesDepartment of University Safety & Assurances

www.safety.uwm.edu

Satellite Hazardous Waste Satellite Hazardous Waste Accumulation Annual TrainingAccumulation Annual Training

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Annual RequirementAnnual Requirement

Anyone working with or generating hazardous waste Anyone working with or generating hazardous waste is required by State law to have annual training on is required by State law to have annual training on waste handling, storage procedures, and waste handling, storage procedures, and emergency preparedness. This training fulfills that emergency preparedness. This training fulfills that requirement.requirement.

Training GoalsTraining Goals

• Recognize Hazardous WasteRecognize Hazardous Waste• Understand Hazardous Waste RulesUnderstand Hazardous Waste Rules• Review Emergency PreparednessReview Emergency Preparedness• Understand Services Available Through Understand Services Available Through

University Safety and Assurances (US&A)University Safety and Assurances (US&A)

The goals of this training are for Satellite The goals of this training are for Satellite Hazardous Waste Accumulation Generators to Hazardous Waste Accumulation Generators to

Material is hazardous when it exhibits at least one of the Material is hazardous when it exhibits at least one of the following characteristics:following characteristics: • Ignitability (ethanol)Ignitability (ethanol)• Corrosivity (nitric acid)Corrosivity (nitric acid)• Reactivity (butyl lithium)Reactivity (butyl lithium)• Toxicity (methylene chloride)Toxicity (methylene chloride)

Recognizing Hazardous WasteRecognizing Hazardous Waste

Must be unwantedMust be unwantedIf a material still has use, it is not considered waste.If a material still has use, it is not considered waste.

When a material is unwanted and has oneWhen a material is unwanted and has oneor more of the following characteristics, or more of the following characteristics, it can then be called “hazardous waste”.it can then be called “hazardous waste”.

Recognizing Hazardous WasteRecognizing Hazardous Waste

• FlammableFlammable• Flashpoint (<140 F)Flashpoint (<140 F)• Corrosive, Acidic,Corrosive, Acidic,• Basic, CausticBasic, Caustic• ExplosiveExplosive• OxidizerOxidizer• Water ReactiveWater Reactive• Poison Poison

Some material may not be directly labeled as “hazardous” so Some material may not be directly labeled as “hazardous” so look for key words or clues to the dangers of the material. look for key words or clues to the dangers of the material.

Or PicturesOr Pictures

For more information, consult a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Recognizing Hazards: SDSRecognizing Hazards: SDS

• Product InformationProduct Information• Hazard IdentificationHazard Identification• Handling and StorageHandling and Storage• Personal Protection Personal Protection

Equipment Equipment • Stability and ReactivityStability and Reactivity• Ecological InformationEcological Information

A SDS will provide the user with detailed information about a particular product that is not available on the manufacturer’s label. Usually, information about the following can be found.

Ideally, should have SDSs available in two places, hard copies in a binder in your lab or office and electronic copies available on your computer (SDS webpage bookmarked).

Hazardous Waste RulesHazardous Waste Rules

Generators of hazardous waste at UWM must Generators of hazardous waste at UWM must abide by the hazardous waste rules set by the abide by the hazardous waste rules set by the University.University.

• MinimizeMinimize• LabelLabel• Collect and StoreCollect and Store• No Public StorageNo Public Storage

MinimizeMinimize

Minimization of hazardous material is the easiest way Minimization of hazardous material is the easiest way to reduce hazardous wasteto reduce hazardous waste

Ways to minimize waste:Ways to minimize waste:• Order only what you needOrder only what you need Although this can be difficult, it saves money on both ends by

spending less on the initial order and spending less on disposal.

• Substitute hazardous material with non-hazardous Substitute hazardous material with non-hazardous materialmaterial– Ethidium Bromide vs. SYBR SafeEthidium Bromide vs. SYBR Safe

• Use mercury-free items and chemicalsUse mercury-free items and chemicals• Take advantage of US&A redistribution programTake advantage of US&A redistribution program

A redistribution list is updated periodicallyA redistribution list is updated periodically The redistribution list will be covered in more detail later on.

Collect and StoreCollect and Store

Waste chemicals and containers awaiting disposal must Waste chemicals and containers awaiting disposal must be stored in a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areabe stored in a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area

• Appropriate areas include:Appropriate areas include:– Flammable cabinet Flammable cabinet

or empty room corneror empty room corner– Not in back of fume hood Not in back of fume hood

or in public placesor in public places

• Contain area with a large trayContain area with a large tray• Mark area with appropriate Mark area with appropriate

signagesignage These signs signal to the waste collectors and to compliance agencies

that everything in this area is waste to be collected. Otherwise, it would just be a guess as to what needs to be disposed of and you would not be in compliance with state laws.

ContainersContainers

• Buckets with plastic linerBuckets with plastic liner• Labeled as hazardous waste w/ Labeled as hazardous waste w/

waste identity waste identity • Keep lid on when not in useKeep lid on when not in use• Call for pick-up when fullCall for pick-up when full

– Not overflowingNot overflowing Please keep from putting liquids in Please keep from putting liquids in

these containers. The bags may leak these containers. The bags may leak causing hazardous waste spills. causing hazardous waste spills.

Solid waste containersSolid waste containers We ask that you don’t collect ethidium bromide gels, lab debris, or other

solid waste in the carboys. We can provide you with a container like the one pictured for solid waste.

ContainersContainers

If you request a container, you will If you request a container, you will most likely receive a carboy like most likely receive a carboy like the one pictured here.the one pictured here.

These carboys are 8 liter, high density These carboys are 8 liter, high density polyethylene containers for co-mingling of polyethylene containers for co-mingling of compatible waste. compatible waste.

Compatible Wastes onlyCompatible Wastes onlyDo not mix:Do not mix:• Acids with flammablesAcids with flammables• Flammables with oxidersFlammables with oxiders• Oxiders with acidsOxiders with acids• Mixing incompatible wastes can result Mixing incompatible wastes can result

in emergency situationsin emergency situations

LabelingLabeling

An inventory sheet will accompany your waste carboyAn inventory sheet will accompany your waste carboy These sheets will provide you adequate space to list all compatible These sheets will provide you adequate space to list all compatible

chemicals that are put in the container. chemicals that are put in the container. 1

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41.1. The top portion must be complete. The top portion must be complete. We need to know who to contact if we have We need to know who to contact if we have

questions.questions.

2.2. Proper Chemical Names only!Proper Chemical Names only! In an emergency, formulas, symbols and In an emergency, formulas, symbols and

compounds do not help. compounds do not help.

3.3. Amount of each chemical added to Amount of each chemical added to carboy. Be as accurate as possible.carboy. Be as accurate as possible.

4.4. Carboy tag number will be filled in for Carboy tag number will be filled in for you.you.

Do not mix up carboy sheets. It is very Do not mix up carboy sheets. It is very important to keep the sheets with the important to keep the sheets with the corresponding carboy. corresponding carboy.

Collect and StoreCollect and Store

1.1. Accumulation Site identified with Accumulation Site identified with proper signageproper signage

2.2. Large tray and absorbents for spill Large tray and absorbents for spill containmentcontainment

3.3. Carboy inventory sheet easily Carboy inventory sheet easily accessibleaccessible

4.4. Incompatible wastes separated by Incompatible wastes separated by more containment more containment

Below is an example of the correct way to set up aBelow is an example of the correct way to set up a

Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site.Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site.

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LabelingLabeling

Chemicals for disposal must be labeled with the Chemicals for disposal must be labeled with the Chemical NameChemical Name..

It is illegal to have unlabeled waste in the hazardous waste facility. Thus, unlabeled waste will not be accepted by US&A.

• Chemical Names Only!Chemical Names Only!• NO Abbreviations!NO Abbreviations!• NO Symbols!NO Symbols!• NO Formulas!NO Formulas!• NO UNKNOWNS!!NO UNKNOWNS!!

Chemicals will not be picked up if they are identified by Chemicals will not be picked up if they are identified by anything other then the chemical name. anything other then the chemical name.

If you cannot identify an unknown chemical, contact US&A to arrange for the hazardous waste contractor to identify the chemical during the next hazardous waste shipment.

No Public StorageNo Public Storage

Never store hazardous waste in public areas. Never store hazardous waste in public areas.

If you need assistance locating a If you need assistance locating a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area for your workspace, please Area for your workspace, please contact US&A.contact US&A.

If you notice a situation such as this, If you notice a situation such as this, please call US&A immediately. please call US&A immediately.

Specific Hazardous WasteSpecific Hazardous Waste

University Safety and Assurances can often dispose of hazardous waste items safely and quickly, but certain items may take some extra time and coordination for safe and proper disposal. Items such as…

• Peroxide formersPeroxide formers• MercuryMercury• Gas cylindersGas cylinders

……may take longer to manage and dispose of so please be patient.

Peroxide FormersPeroxide Formers

Certain chemicals may form peroxide crystals if exposed to air and light over a period of time. These crystals can be shock sensitive, causing an explosion by opening the cap or rough handling. In order to prevent this, follow:

Peroxide former procedure Peroxide former procedure • Date bottle when material is received Date bottle when material is received • Test for peroxides before every use or Test for peroxides before every use or

every 3 monthsevery 3 months Commercial test strips are available from lab

safety venders.

• Write the test results, date and initial Write the test results, date and initial on the bottle after each teston the bottle after each test

• Material testing > or = to 80ppm is Material testing > or = to 80ppm is considered a peroxide hazardconsidered a peroxide hazard

If you have a peroxide hazard, don’t move it and call US&A immediately.If you have a peroxide hazard, don’t move it and call US&A immediately.

List of Peroxide forming chemicalsList of Peroxide forming chemicals

MercuryMercury

Mercury is very toxic and costly to remove. To Mercury is very toxic and costly to remove. To help keep cost down and prevent spills, please…help keep cost down and prevent spills, please…

• Substitute mercury thermometers with alcohol thermometersSubstitute mercury thermometers with alcohol thermometers• Never mix mercury waste with other Never mix mercury waste with other

hazardous wastehazardous waste We can provide additional containers

for mercury waste.

• Substitute less hazardous optionsSubstitute less hazardous options If possible, use non-mercury compounds

and equipment.

• If mercury is spilled, contact US&A immediatelyIf mercury is spilled, contact US&A immediately If a spill occurs after hours or on the weekend call University Police. US&A will

provide equipment and consultation for the spill clean up, but will not clean up the spill for you.

Gas CylindersGas Cylinders

In most cases, cylinders can be returned to the In most cases, cylinders can be returned to the manufacturer. manufacturer.

• Use gas until cylinder is emptyUse gas until cylinder is empty• Contact vendor for removal optionsContact vendor for removal options Use State contracted vendors only!

• If cylinder is not empty and not returnable, If cylinder is not empty and not returnable, contact US&A for a disposal consultationcontact US&A for a disposal consultation

• Lecture cylinders are not returnableLecture cylinders are not returnable Disposing of cylinders is costly. Your

department may be asked to pay for disposal.

Please contact US&A for information on how to Please contact US&A for information on how to properly store cylinders.properly store cylinders.

Other WastesOther Wastes

Although some of the wastes below may not be hazardous by definition, they do require special handling, storage, and disposal.

• SharpsSharps• Labware Labware • Broken GlassBroken Glass• BatteriesBatteries• Printer CartridgesPrinter Cartridges

SharpsSharps

• NeedlesNeedles• RazorsRazors• SyringesSyringes• X-acto KnivesX-acto Knives• LancetsLancets• Slides contaminated w/ biological materialSlides contaminated w/ biological material Just because something is sharp (i.e. broken glass)

it is not considered an infectious material or Sharps and should not go in a Sharps container.

The following items are considered Sharps The following items are considered Sharps and must go in a Sharps container:and must go in a Sharps container:

US&A no longer provides Sharps containersUS&A no longer provides Sharps containersIf you need information on where to get Sharps containers, please ask.

Broken GlassBroken Glass

Broken glass, jagged metal and sharp plastic can Broken glass, jagged metal and sharp plastic can be disposed through the following steps: be disposed through the following steps:

•Use a broom and dust pan to pick up Use a broom and dust pan to pick up sharp pieces. Don’t use your hands.sharp pieces. Don’t use your hands.•Place in a puncture proof containerPlace in a puncture proof container•Label box “BROKEN GLASS”Label box “BROKEN GLASS”•Tape box closedTape box closed•Place out by normal trashPlace out by normal trash

If broken glass has hazardous material residue on it, it can still go in the If broken glass has hazardous material residue on it, it can still go in the trash as long as that material is not acutely toxic, or contains heavy metals, trash as long as that material is not acutely toxic, or contains heavy metals, dioxin, or PCB waste. If you are not sure of trash disposal, please contact dioxin, or PCB waste. If you are not sure of trash disposal, please contact US&A.US&A.

LabwareLabware

If you have contaminated labware:If you have contaminated labware:• Autoclave Autoclave biohazardousbiohazardous contaminated labware contaminated labware

– After autoclave, place in a cardboard boxAfter autoclave, place in a cardboard box– Mark box “sterilized”Mark box “sterilized”– Normal trash disposalNormal trash disposal

• Triple rinse Triple rinse hazardous materialhazardous material contaminated labware contaminated labware Collect the rinse in a hazardous waste container.

– Place in a cardboard boxPlace in a cardboard box– Normal trash disposalNormal trash disposal

Again, if you are not sure or uncomfortable disposing of labware in this Again, if you are not sure or uncomfortable disposing of labware in this way, you may give it to US&A as hazardous waste.way, you may give it to US&A as hazardous waste.

BatteriesBatteries

Most batteries are recyclable and should not be Most batteries are recyclable and should not be thrown in the normal trash.thrown in the normal trash.

• Nickel-Cadmium/Nickel Metal Hydride Nickel-Cadmium/Nickel Metal Hydride – Recyclable, dispose of through US&ARecyclable, dispose of through US&A

• Lead Acid and Lead Gel Cells Lead Acid and Lead Gel Cells – Recyclable, dispose of through US&ARecyclable, dispose of through US&A

• Lithium and Lithium IonLithium and Lithium Ion– Recyclable, dispose of through US&ARecyclable, dispose of through US&A

• Alkaline Alkaline – Not recyclable, dispose of in normal trashNot recyclable, dispose of in normal trash The landfill accepts alkaline batteriesThe landfill accepts alkaline batteries

If you have lithium batteries awaiting disposal, do not store them in If you have lithium batteries awaiting disposal, do not store them in such a way that the terminals will be in direct contact with each other. such a way that the terminals will be in direct contact with each other. These batteries can get very hot and start a fire. Taping each end of These batteries can get very hot and start a fire. Taping each end of the battery is recommended. the battery is recommended.

Printer CartridgesPrinter Cartridges

Printer and toner cartridges can be recycled.Printer and toner cartridges can be recycled.• Larger cartridges can be sent back Larger cartridges can be sent back

to the manufacturer to the manufacturer – Save the box and paperworkSave the box and paperwork

Most larger cartridges contain return shipping labels that allow you to send them back to the manufacturer at no charge.

• Smaller cartridges may be accepted Smaller cartridges may be accepted by student organizations for donations by student organizations for donations

• US&A will pick up any wayward US&A will pick up any wayward cartridges for recyclingcartridges for recycling

Printer cartridges are not e-waste.

Empty ContainersEmpty Containers

Containers that once held hazardous waste are not Containers that once held hazardous waste are not hazardous when emptyhazardous when empty

Again, lead, mercury, dioxin, and PCB containers should go through US&A Again, lead, mercury, dioxin, and PCB containers should go through US&A for disposalfor disposal

When a container is empty:When a container is empty:•Triple rinse containerTriple rinse container•Deface the labelDeface the label•Mark container as emptyMark container as empty•Throw out in normal trashThrow out in normal trash•Empty drums are picked up by Empty drums are picked up by Facility Services for recycling (x6272)Facility Services for recycling (x6272)

Residue equals empty.Residue equals empty.

As a general rule, 3% or less of a material in a container would be considered empty. The triple rinse should take care of the 3%.

Triple RinseTriple Rinse

Triple rinsing is an excellent way to keep residue Triple rinsing is an excellent way to keep residue material from entering the environment.material from entering the environment.

Steps in triple rinsing an empty containerSteps in triple rinsing an empty container

1)1) Add 250-500ml of water or solvent to containerAdd 250-500ml of water or solvent to container Make sure the material is not water reactive before rinsing with water.

2)2) Swirl container for 10-20 secondsSwirl container for 10-20 seconds

3)3) Pour that rinse in a hazardous waste containerPour that rinse in a hazardous waste container

4)4) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for second rinseRepeat steps 1 and 2 for second rinse

5)5) If using water, second rinse can go down the drainIf using water, second rinse can go down the drain Solvent rinse should be collected in hazardous waste containerSolvent rinse should be collected in hazardous waste container

6)6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 for third rinseRepeat steps 4 and 5 for third rinse

7)7) Follow rest of empty container procedures Follow rest of empty container procedures

Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness

Become familiar with the campus emergency Become familiar with the campus emergency preparedness and contingency plans. preparedness and contingency plans.

In the event of an emergency, dialIn the event of an emergency, dial• 9911 from any campus phone9911 from any campus phone• (414) 229-9911 from a cell phone(414) 229-9911 from a cell phone• Push the red button on SAFE phonePush the red button on SAFE phone

These options will put you in directThese options will put you in directcontact with the Campus Police. contact with the Campus Police.

Campus Police are the first responders for any campus emergency. If outside assistance is needed, they will call Milwaukee Police, Fire, Rescue or Hazmat.

Hazardous Material SpillsHazardous Material Spills

Spills are Spills are MinorMinor when: when:• person is familiar w/ chemical and person is familiar w/ chemical and

associated hazards are knownassociated hazards are known• appropriate personal protective appropriate personal protective

equipment and spill supplies areequipment and spill supplies areavailableavailable

• Can be cleaned up safely, quickly, and Can be cleaned up safely, quickly, and easily easily

Once a minor spill is cleaned up, Once a minor spill is cleaned up, US&A should be contacted for disposal.US&A should be contacted for disposal.

The material still must be disposed of as hazardous waste

Hazardous Material SpillsHazardous Material Spills

Spills of large amounts of hazardous material, Spills of large amounts of hazardous material, unknown hazardous material, or very toxic unknown hazardous material, or very toxic substances are considered major spills.substances are considered major spills.

• Clear the areaClear the area– Possibly the buildingPossibly the building

• Immediately report to Immediately report to University University PolicePolice– 9-911 9-911 (campus phone)(campus phone)– (414)229-9911 (414)229-9911 (cell phone)(cell phone)

• Have information about the Have information about the material (SDS) availablematerial (SDS) available

Emergency responders will want to know the material and hazards associated with that material before they arrive on scene. You must be able to provide this information.

Spill KitsSpill Kits

When working with hazardous materials, When working with hazardous materials, appropriate spill kits are requiredappropriate spill kits are required

•Bucket or containerBucket or container•Spill pillowsSpill pillows•Absorbent PadsAbsorbent Pads•Hazardous waste labelsHazardous waste labels•GlovesGloves

•Zip lock bagsZip lock bags•Garbage bagsGarbage bags•TapeTape•Dust pan and brushDust pan and brush•Safety glassesSafety glasses

Inspect and update your spill kits Inspect and update your spill kits regularly. US&A does not provide spill regularly. US&A does not provide spill kit materials.kit materials.

Spill kits should include:Spill kits should include:

Customize your spill kit to the needs of your lab. Customize your spill kit to the needs of your lab. For example, if you are using acids, have acid spill For example, if you are using acids, have acid spill control and neutralizing material.control and neutralizing material.

Hazardous waste pick-ups are conducted every Hazardous waste pick-ups are conducted every other month. If you are in need of a pick up:other month. If you are in need of a pick up:

• Complete an on-line requestComplete an on-line requestform on the US&A website, orform on the US&A website, or

• E-mail E-mail hazwaste@uwm.eduhazwaste@uwm.edu

US&A will try very hard to meet US&A will try very hard to meet your request that day if not early your request that day if not early the next day.the next day.

Please include your name, building, room Please include your name, building, room number, e-mail, and phone number. number, e-mail, and phone number.

Services-Hazardous Waste RemovalServices-Hazardous Waste Removal

US&A can provide different US&A can provide different size waste containers to size waste containers to meet your waste needs.meet your waste needs.

• 1 gal container1 gal container• 2.5 gal carboy2.5 gal carboy• 5 gal bucket 5 gal bucket

– BagsBags• 14 gal fiberboard drum14 gal fiberboard drum• 55 gal poly drum55 gal poly drum

No Sharps containers providedNo Sharps containers provided

Services-Waste ContainersServices-Waste Containers

Services-Services-Chemical Chemical RedistributionRedistribution

Chemicals that are unwanted yet still usableChemicals that are unwanted yet still usable• Chemicals must be of pure productChemicals must be of pure product

(no mixtures)(no mixtures)• Reactive chemicals will not be redistributedReactive chemicals will not be redistributed• Only take chemicals that you plan to useOnly take chemicals that you plan to use• Unclaimed chemicals will be disposed afterUnclaimed chemicals will be disposed after

one yearone year These chemicals are evaluated by US&A staff are

deemed still usable. If you find they do not meetyour needs, we apologize.

The redistribution list is updated throughout the year. The redistribution list is updated throughout the year. Please contact US&A to view the list.Please contact US&A to view the list.

Services-Services-Laboratory CleanoutLaboratory Cleanout

Lab cleanout can be dangerous and time consuming. Lab cleanout can be dangerous and time consuming.

• US&A needs a chemical inventory US&A needs a chemical inventory before taking anythingbefore taking anything

This ensures only the items to be disposed of are taken and gives a warning for chemicals that may have special needs

• Lab representatives must be Lab representatives must be available during the clean-outavailable during the clean-out

Lap reps. Do not need to watch the clean-out, just be available for any questions or clarification.

• Unlabeled chemicals must beUnlabeled chemicals must beidentified before US&A will take themidentified before US&A will take them

If you know you are shutting down a laboratory, please contact If you know you are shutting down a laboratory, please contact US&A.US&A.

A month notice is fine. It gives time for planning and space for chemicals

ServiceService

Please contact US&A if you have any Please contact US&A if you have any questions or concernsquestions or concerns

US&A can be reached through the web at: US&A can be reached through the web at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/EHSRM/ http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/EHSRM/

or by phone ator by phone at414-550-9190 or414-550-9190 or

414-430-7507414-430-7507

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