Chemical Waste Disposal
Chemical wastes generated through research and clinical studies
are collected on a routine basis by members of the Environmental
Protection Program
Call the Hazardous waste
line at 500-5837 Or Email
a waste request
Chemical Waste
Hazardous Chemical Wastes
Hazardous wastes are regulated by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas
Comission on Environmental Quality (formerly the TNRCC).
Failure to comply with waste management regulations such as
labeling and storage requirements can result in significant
criminal and civil liability. All waste streams (chemical,
biological, radioactive, and facility related) are collected,
consolidated, and packaged and labeled for off site shipment
or disposal the Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental
Protection Program. This component of EHS provides a one
stop shop for laboratory personnel to dispose of their specific
waste streams.
Sewer and Trash Disposal
The
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston subscribes
to a no drain
policy for disposal of laboratory chemicals. Disposal
of chemical wastes should be facilitated by the Environmental
Protection Program. 713-500-5837 or waste@uth.tmc.edu
Collection
of Chemical Waste
The Chemical Waste collection procedure
at the UTHSC-H has been designed to provide an efficient mechanism
for laboratory personnel to dispose of there specific waste
streams. Investigators wishing to dispose of chemical wastes
should adhere to the following guidelines when disposing of
hazardous chemical waste:
Empty chemical containers
Deface
label or mark "empty". Place near regular trash.
Containers must be completely empty! Broken
glass
Place noninfectious broken glass or pipettes in a broken glass container
or cardboard box.. Label "broken
glass", seal with tape, and place near regular trash
for collection by housekeeping. At MSB, broken glass containers
can be obtained in CYF G101. At DBB, broken glass containers
can be obtained in DBB 3.099. If you cannot find the supplies,
please call 713-500-5832 for assistance. Additionally, broken
glass boxes are stored in DAC 928 and IMM 910.
Chemical Waste Collection Procedure: (MSB,
SPH, MSI DBB and Health Clinics)
Liquid & Solid
- Place waste in compatible container. Containers should
be stored in secondary containment, segregated by hazard
class, and labeled "hazardous
waste". Labels are provided free of charge by EPD and can be obtained
by leaving a message at 713-500-5837. When the container is full, write the
date on the hazardous waste label and call 713-500-5837 for collection. Chemical
waste will be removed within 72 hours.
Chemical Waste Collection Procedure: (DAC,
IMM)
Place waste in compatible container. Containers
should be stored in secondary containment, segregated by hazard
class, and labeled "hazardous waste". Labels are
provided free of charge by EPD and can be obtained by leaving
a message at 713-500-5837. When the container is full, write
the date on the hazardous waste label and place in the flammable
storage cabinet located in the container storage room (DAC
928 IMM 910). Environmental Protection employees will consolidate
the chemical wastes and remove full bulk containers.
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