Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Guidelines for Oil Disposal and Compliance Used Oil Definition Used oil is petroleum-based or synthetic oil that has been put into service and, through use, has become contaminated with physical or chemical impurities. Oil Recycling Used oil is a valuable...

Safe Battery Handling Basics Universal Waste Many batteries qualify as universal waste, meaning they are hazardous but commonly used and readily recyclable. Intact batteries that are rechargeable or contain heavy metals must be treated as Universal Waste and include batteries...

Proper Handling and Treatments Biological waste is any material that contains or is contaminated with bacteria, fungi, viruses, prion, parasites, etc., that may cause harm to people, animals or plants if released into the environment. Biological Waste Categories Category 1...

What to Know Before You Dispose What is Contaminated Lab Debris? Contaminated lab debris includes materials such as paper, plastic or glass that have been heavily exposed to chemicals or other hazardous substances. Because of the potential risks, this debris...

Essential Info for Proper Waste Labeling A waste hold tag is used when a container can't be removed from a lab or area due to a pending question or concern. It signals that the waste is temporarily on hold. Tags...

Limit the Amount of Waste Stored in Your Lab Waste Storage Compliance Purdue's waste handling permit limits the amount of waste that can be stored in a lab. Volume Limits To maintain compliance and ensure efficient handling, please submit a...

Hazardous Waste Disposal Tag Requirements Identifying a Waste Container & Contents From the moment the first drop of waste is added to a container, it must be labeled correctly to meet regulatory requirements and ensure safe handling. Using the orange...

Preparation and Procedures When occupants of a lab leave the university or move to another lab, the current lab must be properly cleared of all chemicals and waste. The clean-out process can be time consuming. The following recommendations can ease...

Requirements and Responsibility Waste Minimization at Purdue Waste minimization is any action that reduces the amount and/or toxicity of hazardous wastes before being shipped off-site for disposal. Minimizing waste can help to save costs of disposal. Use the following methods,...

Becoming a Mercury-Free Campus Mercury Free Campus EHS continually strives to eliminate elemental mercury from campus. You can help make this possible by proactively requesting removal of elemental mercury from your lab. Where Can Mercury Be In addition to having...