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Proper Waste Disposal Labeling Procedures

An informative presentation on proper waste disposal procedures from the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Created by Alex Volfson. Learn how to label containers, request chemical pickups, and follow general precautions and procedures.

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Proper Waste Disposal Labeling Procedures

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  1. Proper Waste Disposal Labeling Procedures An informative presentation from the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Created by: Alex Volfson This presentation is on auto-pilot. You will not be able to click through. Sit back and enjoy the show.

  2. Step 1 • Attach a completed red label to the container • Make sure it is securely attached • You may only use the preprinted label pictured to the right • If you need these labels they are available at: • Berkner - Chemical Stockroom 2.412 • Founders – Room 3.606B • Call for more info x6235 • Engineering – Back Dock near ECSN 2.606 • EH&S – call x4111

  3. Step 2 Chemical pick up request form • Fill out a chemical pick up request online at • http://utdallas.edu/utdgeneral/business/safety/envmanage/chemicalp/chemicalpickup.html • Complete all fields, print it, and click submit • Place the form near the bottle OR attach it to the bottle with a small piece of tape

  4. <3/4 General Precautions • Make sure the lid is on tight • Do not fill more than 3/4 of the container • Overfilling containers may cause spills and unnecessary exposure to EH&S personnel

  5. General Procedures • Loose red labels will not be picked up • Do not stick forms into the necks of bottles • We can provide empty containers only if we have extras from other labs • We strongly recommend the use of secondary containment (We can provide this service on a limited basis) • Pick ups are estimated to be completed within 1 week • If a pickup does not occur within 1 week contact smitc@utdallas.edu

  6. General Procedures cont. • The standard method for chemical pick up requests is through our website • This allows for better customer service by allowing us to pick up on a first come first serve basis • Empty containers need to have the labels defaced, mark them as trash, and place them next to regular trash • We do not pick up empty containers END OF SHOW PRESS “ESC” TO QUIT

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