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Albert Einstein College of Albert Einstein College of MedicineMedicine

Environmental Health and SafetyEnvironmental Health and Safety

Waste Disposal TrainingWaste Disposal Training

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WASTE DISPOSALWASTE DISPOSAL

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IntroductionIntroduction

Disposal of waste is complicated and Disposal of waste is complicated and expensive.expensive.

There are a number of government There are a number of government agencies and volumes of regulations agencies and volumes of regulations governing the proper disposal of waste.governing the proper disposal of waste.

Severe penalties may be levied against Severe penalties may be levied against the College should waste be discarded the College should waste be discarded improperly.improperly.

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Identifying wasteIdentifying waste

Proper laboratory waste disposal begins Proper laboratory waste disposal begins at the experimental design stage.at the experimental design stage.

When evaluating the experiment to be When evaluating the experiment to be performed consider the types of waste performed consider the types of waste that will be generated in procedure.that will be generated in procedure.

Consider non-hazardous alternatives to Consider non-hazardous alternatives to those material that may generate costly those material that may generate costly hazardous waste.hazardous waste.

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Minimizing waste Minimizing waste generationgeneration

Order only the amount of material Order only the amount of material needed for the experiment.needed for the experiment.

Excessive stocks of hazardous Excessive stocks of hazardous chemicals, radioactive material and chemicals, radioactive material and infectious agents presents serious infectious agents presents serious storage, safety and disposal problems.storage, safety and disposal problems.

Again try to find non-hazardous Again try to find non-hazardous alternatives to conduct your research.alternatives to conduct your research.

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Waste TypesWaste Types

There are numerous types of There are numerous types of waste generated at AECOM that waste generated at AECOM that must be discarded in separate must be discarded in separate waste containers. In most cases waste containers. In most cases the disposal of these waste types the disposal of these waste types must be done in accordance with must be done in accordance with federal, state or local regulations.federal, state or local regulations.

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Waste Types at AECOMWaste Types at AECOM

Ordinary wasteOrdinary waste Laboratory wasteLaboratory waste Infectious wasteInfectious waste SharpsSharps Plastic serological Plastic serological

pipettespipettes Broken glass/bottlesBroken glass/bottles Animal beddingAnimal bedding Animal carcassesAnimal carcasses Chemical wasteChemical waste

Chemotherapy wasteChemotherapy waste Mixed wasteMixed waste Photographic and Photographic and

chemical fixerchemical fixer Radioactive wasteRadioactive waste Universal wasteUniversal waste Computer monitorsComputer monitors Refrigerator unitsRefrigerator units Paint related materialsPaint related materials

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Waste ContainersWaste Containers

Once the waste containers are full, Once the waste containers are full, they must either be picked up by they must either be picked up by Housekeeping or the Housekeeping or the Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S). The Department (EH&S). The containers of waste are transferred containers of waste are transferred to a vendor for disposal according to a vendor for disposal according to applicable federal, state or local to applicable federal, state or local regulations.regulations.

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Proper Waste DisposalProper Waste Disposal

What follows is an explanation of the What follows is an explanation of the waste types at AECOM and the proper waste types at AECOM and the proper procedure for discarding the waste procedure for discarding the waste type.type.

If you generate waste that you are If you generate waste that you are uncertain about the proper procedure uncertain about the proper procedure for disposal contact the EH&S at x4150.for disposal contact the EH&S at x4150.

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Ordinary WasteOrdinary Waste

This is waste that is generated in an This is waste that is generated in an office or household setting.office or household setting.

It includes paper products, product It includes paper products, product wrapping, newspapers and food and wrapping, newspapers and food and beverage containers.beverage containers.

Housekeeping removes the waste Housekeeping removes the waste from waste baskets and discards it in from waste baskets and discards it in the appropriate container.the appropriate container.

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Ordinary TrashOrdinary Trash

CardboardCardboard paper productspaper productsNewspaperNewspaper product product

wrapperswrappersCansCans

Removed by Sanitation Removed by Sanitation DepartmentDepartment

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Laboratory Waste Laboratory Waste noninfectiousnoninfectious

This is waste that is generated when This is waste that is generated when conducting research that is nonpathogenic conducting research that is nonpathogenic (BSL-1).(BSL-1).

It may include gloves, pipettes, culture It may include gloves, pipettes, culture dishes and conical tubes.dishes and conical tubes.

When the red bin is nearly full a laboratory When the red bin is nearly full a laboratory worker must seal or tie the red bag.worker must seal or tie the red bag.

Housekeeping will then cover the bin and Housekeeping will then cover the bin and remove it for proper disposal.remove it for proper disposal.

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Laboratory Waste Laboratory Waste noninfectiousnoninfectious

GlovesGloves Plastic PipettesPlastic Pipettes FlasksFlasks PlatesPlates Dispensing tipsDispensing tips Eppendorff tubesEppendorff tubes Any item that Any item that

appear or has been appear or has been used in medical used in medical researchresearch

Red Medical Waste Bin

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Infectious MaterialsInfectious Materials

This is pathogenic waste, BSL-2 or BSL-3.This is pathogenic waste, BSL-2 or BSL-3. This waste must be disinfected before This waste must be disinfected before

discarding into a red bin.discarding into a red bin. Either autoclave the waste in an Either autoclave the waste in an

autoclave bag or chemically treat the autoclave bag or chemically treat the waste. Once the infectious material is waste. Once the infectious material is neutralized it may be discarded into the neutralized it may be discarded into the red bin.red bin.

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Autoclave Infectious WasteAutoclave Infectious Waste

Follow appropriate Follow appropriate procedures for operationprocedures for operation

Use only autoclave bags Use only autoclave bags or containers in or containers in autoclaveautoclave

Remove waste from Remove waste from autoclave upon autoclave upon completion of cycle.completion of cycle.

Do not autoclave Do not autoclave chemicals or radioactive chemicals or radioactive material.material.

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Chemical DisinfectantChemical Disinfectant

Bleach may be used to Bleach may be used to disinfect contaminated disinfect contaminated items.items.

1 part bleach to 10 parts 1 part bleach to 10 parts water.water.

It should be freshly It should be freshly prepared each day.prepared each day.

Prepare a fresh bottle of Prepare a fresh bottle of bleach solution each day bleach solution each day as it quickly becomes as it quickly becomes ineffective.ineffective.

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Infectious Materials (cont.)Infectious Materials (cont.)

All BSL 3 All BSL 3 Containment Containment Facility waste Facility waste must be must be autoclaved prior autoclaved prior to disposal.to disposal.

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Infectious Materials (cont.)Infectious Materials (cont.)

When the red bin is almost full it is When the red bin is almost full it is the responsibility of laboratory the responsibility of laboratory workers to seal/tie the bag.workers to seal/tie the bag.

Housekeeping will then cover the bin Housekeeping will then cover the bin and remove it for proper disposal.and remove it for proper disposal.

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Infectious MaterialsInfectious Materials Autoclave or Autoclave or

chemical disinfect chemical disinfect then dispose in the then dispose in the red medical waste red medical waste binbin

Culture dishes, Culture dishes, vesselsvessels

Transfer pipettesTransfer pipettes Discarded live and Discarded live and

attenuated culturesattenuated cultures Human blood and Human blood and

blood productsblood products Tissue specimens Tissue specimens

(excluding animals (excluding animals parts or carcasses)parts or carcasses)

Gloves or other Gloves or other protective equipmentprotective equipment

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Sharps DisposalSharps Disposal

Sharps are a special type of laboratory Sharps are a special type of laboratory waste that must be discarded in a waste that must be discarded in a separate container (Sharps Container).separate container (Sharps Container).

Sharps include syringes with or without Sharps include syringes with or without needle, needles, glass pipettes, suture needle, needles, glass pipettes, suture needles, slides and coverslips, scalpel, needles, slides and coverslips, scalpel, tweezers, razor blades and broken vialstweezers, razor blades and broken vials

If infectious disinfect by autoclaving If infectious disinfect by autoclaving before disposal into medical waste binbefore disposal into medical waste bin

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Sharps Disposal (cont.)Sharps Disposal (cont.)

When the sharps container is full it is the When the sharps container is full it is the responsibility of the laboratory worker to responsibility of the laboratory worker to close and seal the container and place it in a close and seal the container and place it in a red bin.red bin.

When the red bin is almost full it is the When the red bin is almost full it is the responsibility of laboratory workers to seal/tie responsibility of laboratory workers to seal/tie the bag.the bag.

Housekeeping will then cover the bin and Housekeeping will then cover the bin and remove it for proper disposal.remove it for proper disposal.

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Sharps DisposalSharps Disposal NeedlesNeedles Syringes with or Syringes with or

without needlewithout needle Suture needlesSuture needles Glass pipettesGlass pipettes Slides and coverslipsSlides and coverslips ScalpelScalpel TweezersTweezers Razor bladesRazor blades Broken vialsBroken vials

If infectious disinfect by If infectious disinfect by autoclaving before disposal into autoclaving before disposal into medical waste binmedical waste bin

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Plastic Serological PipettesPlastic Serological Pipettes

Plastic pipettes may contain residual Plastic pipettes may contain residual liquid. Therefore, to minimize liquid. Therefore, to minimize contamination:contamination: Place them in a cardboard box which Place them in a cardboard box which

has been lined with a plastic bag.has been lined with a plastic bag. When the box is full seal and discard it When the box is full seal and discard it

into a laboratory waste container.into a laboratory waste container.

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Plastic Serological PipettesPlastic Serological Pipettes

Pipettes need to be Pipettes need to be placed in a lined boxplaced in a lined box

If infectious, If infectious, chemically disinfect chemically disinfect or autoclaveor autoclave

Dispose in red Dispose in red medical waste binmedical waste bin

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Broken Glass/BottlesBroken Glass/Bottles

Place pieces in a Place pieces in a cardboard box, seal cardboard box, seal with tape and with tape and dispose in ordinary dispose in ordinary trashtrash

Glass must be clean Glass must be clean in order to go into in order to go into the ordinary trashthe ordinary trash

If contaminated If contaminated place in red medical place in red medical waste binwaste bin

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Animal BeddingAnimal Bedding

Contains urine and feces from animals.Contains urine and feces from animals. If bedding was used with infectious agents If bedding was used with infectious agents

it must be autoclaved or chemically it must be autoclaved or chemically treated and discarded in a red bin.treated and discarded in a red bin.

If it is not infectious than it may be discard If it is not infectious than it may be discard in the ordinary waste.in the ordinary waste.

If it was used with animals containing If it was used with animals containing radioactive material it must be treated as radioactive material it must be treated as radioactive waste. This will be discussed in radioactive waste. This will be discussed in more detail later.more detail later.

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Animal BeddingAnimal BeddingInfectious Non-infectious

Autoclave or chemically disinfect

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Animal Carcass DisposalAnimal Carcass Disposal

Animal carcasses should be stored in Animal carcasses should be stored in a freezer prior to disposal.a freezer prior to disposal.

If anesthesia is used, you should If anesthesia is used, you should allow animal to off-gas in the fume allow animal to off-gas in the fume hood before disposal.hood before disposal.

Animals used with radioactive Animals used with radioactive material may need to be treated as material may need to be treated as radioactive. This will be discussed in radioactive. This will be discussed in more detail later.more detail later.

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Animal Carcass DisposalAnimal Carcass Disposal

Freezer location: Ullmann 1008 Chanin 617 Kennedy B26

Do not store excessive carcasses in your lab freezer

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Chemical Waste Pick upChemical Waste Pick up

Chemical waste may be generated Chemical waste may be generated when conducting biomedical research.when conducting biomedical research.

This waste must not be discarded down This waste must not be discarded down the sink.the sink.

It must be collected in a container and It must be collected in a container and transferred to EH&S for proper disposal.transferred to EH&S for proper disposal.

All containers to be picked up by EH&S All containers to be picked up by EH&S must have a Hazardous Waste ticket must have a Hazardous Waste ticket affixed to it.affixed to it.

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Chemical Waste Pick upChemical Waste Pick up

Chemical disposal is freeChemical disposal is free Do not dump down the drainDo not dump down the drain Do not dump in ordinary trash or red Do not dump in ordinary trash or red

medical waste binmedical waste bin Do not allow chemicals to evaporate in Do not allow chemicals to evaporate in

the fume hoodthe fume hood

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Chemical Waste Pick upChemical Waste Pick up

If you require a pick up, a copy of this form must be If you require a pick up, a copy of this form must be forwarded to F-800 by mail or fax (x8740)forwarded to F-800 by mail or fax (x8740)

You may also obtain a pick up by submitting a form You may also obtain a pick up by submitting a form online via the EH&S website: www.aecom.yu.edu/ehsonline via the EH&S website: www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs

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Chemical Waste Pick upChemical Waste Pick up

A waste label must be placed on the waste A waste label must be placed on the waste container as soon as the first drop of waste is container as soon as the first drop of waste is addedadded

A waste label must be placed on all hazardous A waste label must be placed on all hazardous waste containers, even if the original label is waste containers, even if the original label is present on the chemical bottlepresent on the chemical bottle

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Hazardous Waste labelHazardous Waste label

Are required by the New York City Are required by the New York City Department of Environmental Department of Environmental Conservation.Conservation.

Label must contain the words “Hazardous Label must contain the words “Hazardous Waste”Waste”

The date must identify when the The date must identify when the container was filledcontainer was filled

The full name of the chemical(s) must be The full name of the chemical(s) must be written outwritten out

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Hazardous Waste label Hazardous Waste label (cont.)(cont.)

Labels can be obtained from F-800 or by Labels can be obtained from F-800 or by calling x4150 orcalling x4150 or

Labels may also be obtained at the EH&S Labels may also be obtained at the EH&S website at http:/www.website at http:/www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs/aecom.yu.edu/ehs/..

Under no circumstances may a container Under no circumstances may a container labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste” labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste” be disposed in the regular trash.be disposed in the regular trash.

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Disposal of Empty BottlesDisposal of Empty Bottles

Chemical bottles must be rinsed three Chemical bottles must be rinsed three timestimes

Label must be defaced or removedLabel must be defaced or removed Dispose in the ordinary trashDispose in the ordinary trash Media and saline bottles may also be Media and saline bottles may also be

disposed this waydisposed this way

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Chemical ConsolidationChemical Consolidation

In order to save money, AECOM In order to save money, AECOM currently consolidates flammable and currently consolidates flammable and aldehyde chemicals waste into 55 aldehyde chemicals waste into 55 gallon drums.gallon drums.

To insure the safety of all workers To insure the safety of all workers involved refer to the list of approved involved refer to the list of approved chemicals for consolidation.chemicals for consolidation.

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Approved Chemicals for Approved Chemicals for ConsolidationConsolidation

AcetoneAcetone AcetonitrileAcetonitrile BenzeneBenzene CyclohexanoneCyclohexanone EthanolEthanol Ethyl acetateEthyl acetate EthylbenzeneEthylbenzene MethanolMethanol Methyl ethyl KetoneMethyl ethyl Ketone NitrobenzeneNitrobenzene TolueneToluene XyleneXylene

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Gel ContainersGel Containers

Used for high amounts of Used for high amounts of acrylamide and/or ethidium acrylamide and/or ethidium bromide gelsbromide gels

Do not place conical tubes, Do not place conical tubes, sharps or gloves in sharps or gloves in containercontainer

Line with plain plastic bag, Line with plain plastic bag, do not use biohazard bagdo not use biohazard bag

Requires chemical waste Requires chemical waste pick up form for disposalpick up form for disposal

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Chemotherapy WasteChemotherapy Waste

All waste derived from All waste derived from chemotherapy must be chemotherapy must be

discarded as hazardous wastediscarded as hazardous waste

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Mixed WasteMixed Waste

If your research involves generating this type of waste, you should consult with the radiation or laboratory safety officer for appropriate disposal procedure.

It is important to note that residues from incompatible chemical may react and cause pressure buildup and even explode.

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Mixed WasteMixed Waste Chemical and biologicalChemical and biological

Animal tissues in formalinAnimal tissues in formalin

Chemical with Chemical with RadiologicalRadiological Scintillation vial in with dry Scintillation vial in with dry

solidsolid

Biological with Biological with RadiologicalRadiological Radioactive animalsRadioactive animals

Halogenated waste with Halogenated waste with non-halogenated wastenon-halogenated waste

Lab supplies mixed with Lab supplies mixed with chemical or radiologicalchemical or radiological Gloves or tubes mixed with Gloves or tubes mixed with

gel wastegel waste Needles mixed with Needles mixed with

radiation wasteradiation waste

Solvents with aqueous Solvents with aqueous wastewaste Buffer solutions mixed with Buffer solutions mixed with

flammablesflammables

Incompatible chemicals Incompatible chemicals Solvents with acidsSolvents with acids

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PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL FIXER DISPOSALFIXER DISPOSAL

Silver is a heavy metal which, in Silver is a heavy metal which, in concentrations exceeding 5 ppm, is concentrations exceeding 5 ppm, is regulated by the EPA under Resource regulated by the EPA under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as hazardous waste. Image processing as hazardous waste. Image processing is, by far, the major source of silver-is, by far, the major source of silver-containing wastes produced at AECOM.   containing wastes produced at AECOM.  

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PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL FIXER DISPOSALFIXER DISPOSAL

Photographic paper and x-ray film have an Photographic paper and x-ray film have an emulsion of fine silver halide crystals emulsion of fine silver halide crystals which is released in excess in the fixer which is released in excess in the fixer solution. Basically, the fixer stops the solution. Basically, the fixer stops the chemical reaction initiated by the chemical reaction initiated by the developer and the undeveloped silver is developer and the undeveloped silver is released by the film and dissolves in the released by the film and dissolves in the fixer.  Fixer used for gel radiography and fixer.  Fixer used for gel radiography and other film developing procedures will other film developing procedures will generate enough silver in concentrations generate enough silver in concentrations which prohibits drain disposal. which prohibits drain disposal.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC and CHEMICAL FIXER DISPOSALFIXER DISPOSAL

Laboratories have two options for Laboratories have two options for disposal of used fixer solutions:disposal of used fixer solutions: Run spent fixer through a silver recovery Run spent fixer through a silver recovery

unit which makes the waste non-unit which makes the waste non-hazardous by reducing the amount of hazardous by reducing the amount of silver in the solution. Once the material silver in the solution. Once the material has gone through a silver recovery unit has gone through a silver recovery unit the waste is acceptable for drain disposal.the waste is acceptable for drain disposal.

Collect, label, and transfer used fixer via Collect, label, and transfer used fixer via EH&S.EH&S.

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Silver Recovery UnitSilver Recovery Unit

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Radioactive Waste DisposalRadioactive Waste Disposal Minimize generation Minimize generation Identify and segregate wasteIdentify and segregate waste

Long term (H-3 and C-14)Long term (H-3 and C-14) Intermediate (S-35 and I-125)Intermediate (S-35 and I-125) Short lived (P-32)Short lived (P-32)

Use sink disposal limitsUse sink disposal limits Complete waste ticket for pick upComplete waste ticket for pick up Keep disposal recordsKeep disposal records

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DisposalDisposal Do not dispose of radioactive waste in:Do not dispose of radioactive waste in:

Laboratory Waste containers (Red Bins)Laboratory Waste containers (Red Bins) Ordinary “black bag” waste containersOrdinary “black bag” waste containers

Use only approved radioactive waste Use only approved radioactive waste containers supplied by Radiation Safetycontainers supplied by Radiation Safety

Container will have the warning label Container will have the warning label “Caution Radioactive Material”“Caution Radioactive Material”

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Short Lived WasteShort Lived Waste Intermediate and short lived waste must be separated Intermediate and short lived waste must be separated

according to isotope into different containers.according to isotope into different containers. Label the container with the isotope and document the Label the container with the isotope and document the

isotope, amount and date on the radioactive material isotope, amount and date on the radioactive material inventory form.inventory form.

S-35

P-33

S-35

P-33

S-35, P-33

I-125, Cr-51

P-32

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Long Lived WasteLong Lived Waste Place waste in one of the following containers Place waste in one of the following containers

belowbelow Label the container with the isotope and Label the container with the isotope and

document the isotope, amount, and date on the document the isotope, amount, and date on the radioactive material inventory formradioactive material inventory form

Note: H-3 and C-14 may be placed into the same Note: H-3 and C-14 may be placed into the same containercontainer

When full, complete a radioactive waste ticket. When full, complete a radioactive waste ticket. Attach one copy to the container and mail (F-800) Attach one copy to the container and mail (F-800) or fax (x8740) the other copy to EH&Sor fax (x8740) the other copy to EH&S

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Liquid Scintillation VialsLiquid Scintillation Vials

Scintillation vials Scintillation vials containingcontaining radioactive radioactive materials may be materials may be placed in the placed in the following following containers for containers for disposaldisposal

10 gallon 5 gallon

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Sink Disposal of LiquidsSink Disposal of Liquids

The City of New York permits small The City of New York permits small amount of radioactive material to be amount of radioactive material to be discarded down the sink.discarded down the sink.

Designate a sink for disposal of Designate a sink for disposal of radioactive material and label with a radioactive material and label with a radiation warning label.radiation warning label.

When discarding radioactive material When discarding radioactive material down the sink follow sink disposal down the sink follow sink disposal limits.limits.

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Sink Disposal of Liquids Sink Disposal of Liquids (cont.)(cont.)

Each isotope has two limits for the Each isotope has two limits for the disposal of radioactive material down disposal of radioactive material down the sink.the sink. The monthly limit which is a maximum The monthly limit which is a maximum

amount that must not be exceeded by amount that must not be exceeded by the Principal Investigator.the Principal Investigator.

The daily limit which is an average The daily limit which is an average amount that should be used as a amount that should be used as a guideline for the amount that may be guideline for the amount that may be discarded down the drain per day.discarded down the drain per day.

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Sink Disposal of Liquids Sink Disposal of Liquids (cont.)(cont.)

Isotope Monthly Limit (uCi) Daily Limit (uCi)

P-32 360 12

S-35 300 10

I-125 360 12

Cr-51 1500 50

C-14 900 30

H-3 360 12

The above quantities may be discarded The above quantities may be discarded into a designated laboratory sinkinto a designated laboratory sink

Document disposal on either:Document disposal on either: Radioactive Material Inventory Form Radioactive Material Inventory Form Sink Disposal LogSink Disposal Log

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Sink Disposal of Liquids Sink Disposal of Liquids (cont.)(cont.)

Phosphorous-32 or P-32 has the Phosphorous-32 or P-32 has the follow limits for sink disposal:follow limits for sink disposal: The monthly limit is 360 uCi maximumThe monthly limit is 360 uCi maximum The daily average is 12 uCi.The daily average is 12 uCi.

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Disposal of Large Quantities of Disposal of Large Quantities of Liquid WasteLiquid Waste

Radioactive waste that can not be discarded down the sink due to its high radioactive content may be

disposed of in the following manner:

Hold the waste for decay then dispose in designated sink

Collect in the lab, picked up by EH&S and disposal via Radiation waste broker

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AnimalsAnimals

Animals containing Animals containing less thanless than 0.05 uCi/g can 0.05 uCi/g can be disposed in the pathological waste be disposed in the pathological waste containers located in the Animal Institutecontainers located in the Animal Institute

Animals containing Animals containing more thanmore than 0.05 uCi/g: 0.05 uCi/g: For P-32, S-35, I-125, Cr-51For P-32, S-35, I-125, Cr-51

Store frozen for 10 half-lives, then transfer to EH&SStore frozen for 10 half-lives, then transfer to EH&S

For H-3 and C-14For H-3 and C-14 Freeze and transfer to EH&SFreeze and transfer to EH&S

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Universal WasteUniversal Waste

The Universal Waste Rule permits The Universal Waste Rule permits certain hazardous wastes to be certain hazardous wastes to be managed under streamlined managed under streamlined requirements that encourage the requirements that encourage the collection, recycling or disposal of collection, recycling or disposal of certain wastes. Although still certain wastes. Although still considered "hazardous," this "Universal considered "hazardous," this "Universal Waste" rule provides for reduced Waste" rule provides for reduced management and record keeping management and record keeping requirements regarding these specific requirements regarding these specific wastes.wastes.

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Examples of Universal Examples of Universal WasteWaste

Fluorescent and high intensity discharge Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lampspressure sodium, and metal halide lamps

BatteriesBatteries Mercury thermostatsMercury thermostats Certain pesticidesCertain pesticides Computer monitors (see computer page)Computer monitors (see computer page)

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Universal WasteUniversal Waste

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Computer MonitorsComputer Monitors

Computers contain hazardous materials such as lead and other metals therefore, they can not be

disposed in the ordinary trash

They are picked up by MIS or Housekeeping.

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Refrigeration UnitsRefrigeration Units

Freon is an ozone depleting Freon is an ozone depleting chemical and must be reclaimed chemical and must be reclaimed and recycled from refrigerators, and recycled from refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, freezers, air conditioning units, etc. Failure to do so is a violation etc. Failure to do so is a violation of federal law and state law. of federal law and state law. AECOM reclaims freon from old or AECOM reclaims freon from old or nonfunctioning units and reuses it nonfunctioning units and reuses it in other areas. in other areas.

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Examples of Refrigeration Examples of Refrigeration UnitsUnits

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Disposal of Refrigeration Disposal of Refrigeration UnitsUnits

Call x2573 to have the piece of equipment Call x2573 to have the piece of equipment removed from the AECOM inventory. removed from the AECOM inventory.

The refrigerator or freezer must be cleaned and The refrigerator or freezer must be cleaned and disinfected by laboratory personnel. If disinfected by laboratory personnel. If laboratory personnel are not available then laboratory personnel are not available then someone in the department must ensure that someone in the department must ensure that the unit is cleaned and disinfected.the unit is cleaned and disinfected.

Contact EH&S in writing (Forch 800) or email (Contact EH&S in writing (Forch 800) or email ([email protected]@aecom.yu.edu) to inspect and clear the ) to inspect and clear the item for disposal. item for disposal.

The laboratory or administrator must submit a The laboratory or administrator must submit a work order to engineering to have the Freon work order to engineering to have the Freon removed. Engineering personnel will remove removed. Engineering personnel will remove the unit, reclaim the freon and dispose of the the unit, reclaim the freon and dispose of the unit in the construction compactor. unit in the construction compactor.

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Paint Related MaterialsPaint Related Materials

Three types of Paint ProductsThree types of Paint Products Regulated Metal Pigments: containing Regulated Metal Pigments: containing

cadmium, chromium, lead, silver, cadmium, chromium, lead, silver, barium, mercury, arsenic and seleniumbarium, mercury, arsenic and selenium

Oil Based Paints: containing alkyd, Oil Based Paints: containing alkyd, polyurethane or varnishpolyurethane or varnish

Non Regulated: Containing Latex, Vinyl, Non Regulated: Containing Latex, Vinyl, or Acrylic.or Acrylic.

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Regulated Metal PigmentsRegulated Metal Pigments

Label as hazardous waste and Label as hazardous waste and turn over to EH&S for turn over to EH&S for

disposal.disposal.

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Oil Based PaintsOil Based Paints

Label as hazardous waste and Label as hazardous waste and transfer to EH&S for disposaltransfer to EH&S for disposal

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Non Regulated PaintNon Regulated Paint

Air dry excess paint on plastic Air dry excess paint on plastic or cardboard and discard in or cardboard and discard in

the ordinary trash.the ordinary trash.

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Paint Related MaterialsPaint Related Materials

Paint thinner are a hazardous waste and Paint thinner are a hazardous waste and must be treated as suchmust be treated as such

Aerosol cans which are completely Aerosol cans which are completely empty may be discarded in the ordinary empty may be discarded in the ordinary trashtrash

All rags and brushes used with oil based All rags and brushes used with oil based paints or regulated metal pigments must paints or regulated metal pigments must be treated as hazardous waste.be treated as hazardous waste.

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Paint Related MaterialsPaint Related Materials

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Disposal of Paint Related Disposal of Paint Related MaterialsMaterials

Paint thinners and rags and Paint thinners and rags and brushes used with oil based brushes used with oil based paints or regulated metal paints or regulated metal

pigments. pigments.

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Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Delia Vieira-Cruz, LSOx3560

[email protected]

Bob Casparius, RSOX2243

[email protected]

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