Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is responsible for properly disposing of chemical waste generated by laboratories and other campus operations. The following information should assist ...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is committed to the health and safety of both humans and the environment in all operations of the chemical enterprise Regulations that support the protection of the ...

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for the proper collection, storage, and disposal of latex, epoxy, and oil-based paint wastes used in and around university buildings. Refer to UB ...

"Research dollars are in short supply, and scientists have to fight hard for their grants," says Rebecca Jehorek, program director for Chemical Safety, a firm that produces waste management software ...

Research into the remediation of ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFASs (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) is growing, driven by greater awareness of their persistence, environmental impact and ...

Designed specifically for academic research environments, this Hazardous Waste Generator's Guide helps university labs navigate the complex requirements of hazardous waste management. From identifying ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...