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Hazardous Waste Refresher Hazardous Waste Refresher Yeshiva UniversityYeshiva University
Jorge L. Quiñones: Safety SpecialistJorge L. Quiñones: Safety Specialist
Department of Environmental Health Department of Environmental Health and Safetyand Safety
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehshttp://www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs
Resource Conservation and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)Recovery Act (RCRA)
Passed by Congress in 1976 to provide a Passed by Congress in 1976 to provide a cradle-to-grave management of hazardous cradle-to-grave management of hazardous wastewaste
Enforced by the following governmental Enforced by the following governmental agencies:agencies: Federal - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State - Department of Environmental Conservation State - Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) (DEC) Local - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)Local - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Love Canal, NY Love Canal, NY Hooker Chemical began dumping chemicals in 1941Hooker Chemical began dumping chemicals in 1941 School built on the old dump site in 1954School built on the old dump site in 1954 School and nearby houses became affectedSchool and nearby houses became affected Cancer rates increased and an emergency was declaredCancer rates increased and an emergency was declared
Times Beach, MO Times Beach, MO Dioxin contaminated oil used to control dust on town roads in 1972Dioxin contaminated oil used to control dust on town roads in 1972 Government spent 32 million to buy resident homes in 1982-83 Government spent 32 million to buy resident homes in 1982-83
after numerous people and animals became sick after numerous people and animals became sick
Major Events that Led to the Major Events that Led to the Development of RCRADevelopment of RCRA
Hazardous WasteHazardous Waste
RCRA definition:RCRA definition:Causes or significantly contributes to an Causes or significantly contributes to an
increase in mortality or an increase in serious increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or poses a substantial present or potential or poses a substantial present or potential future hazard to human health or the future hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed, or otherwise transported or disposed, or otherwise mismanaged.mismanaged.
What is Hazardous WasteWhat is Hazardous Waste
Any waste that has the following Any waste that has the following characteristics:characteristics:
IgnitableIgnitable
CorrosiveCorrosive
ReactiveReactive
ToxicToxic
Is listed as a waste in 6NYCRR 371.4Is listed as a waste in 6NYCRR 371.4
Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste
IgnitableIgnitable
Flash point < 140Flash point < 140ooFF
Examples:Examples:
Acetonitrile, alcohols, acetone, toluene, Acetonitrile, alcohols, acetone, toluene, xylene, ether, otherxylene, ether, other
Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste
Corrosive Corrosive
pH pH << 2.0 or pH 2.0 or pH >> 12.5 12.5
Examples:Examples:
Acids, glass cleaner, Acids, glass cleaner, hydroxides, bases, drain hydroxides, bases, drain cleaners, othercleaners, other
Characteristics of a WasteCharacteristics of a Waste ReactiveReactive
Unstable and may explode under certain Unstable and may explode under certain conditions such as heat, friction or conditions such as heat, friction or pressurepressure
Examples:Examples:
Picric acid, peroxide forming chemicals, Picric acid, peroxide forming chemicals, ethyl ethers, dinitro compounds, otherethyl ethers, dinitro compounds, other
Characteristics of a wasteCharacteristics of a waste
Toxic Toxic
Fails Toxic Characteristic Leaching Fails Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) TestProcedure (TCLP) Test
Examples:Examples:
Heavy metals: mercury, lead, silver, chromic Heavy metals: mercury, lead, silver, chromic acid, otheracid, other
Universal WasteUniversal Waste
Established by the EPA in 1995Established by the EPA in 1995 The Universal Waste Rule permits certain hazardous The Universal Waste Rule permits certain hazardous
wastes to be managed under streamlined requirements wastes to be managed under streamlined requirements that will encourage the collection, recycling or disposal that will encourage the collection, recycling or disposal of certain wastes. of certain wastes.
Examples:Examples:Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lampspressure sodium, and metal halide lampsBatteriesBatteriesMercury thermostatsMercury thermostatsCertain pesticidesCertain pesticidesComputer monitorsComputer monitorsBallastsBallasts
Hazardous Waste GeneratorHazardous Waste Generator Large quantity generator: Large quantity generator:
– >2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste>2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste– >2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste>2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste
Small quantity generator:Small quantity generator:– Between 220 - 2,200 lbs/month of hazardous wasteBetween 220 - 2,200 lbs/month of hazardous waste– << 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste
Conditionally exempt small quantity generator:Conditionally exempt small quantity generator:– Up to 220 lbs/month of hazardous wasteUp to 220 lbs/month of hazardous waste– << 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste 2.2 lbs/month of acutely hazardous waste
Large Quantity Generator (LQG)Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
Yeshiva College and Stern College are Yeshiva College and Stern College are SQGs, therefore we must have the SQGs, therefore we must have the following:following:
EPA Identification Number EPA Identification Number Basic Contingency PlanBasic Contingency Plan Training for Waste HandlersTraining for Waste Handlers Waste stored less than 180 daysWaste stored less than 180 days
Accumulation Area Accumulation Area
Any area that Any area that generates generates hazardous waste is hazardous waste is required to have an required to have an accumulation area accumulation area close to the point of close to the point of generationgeneration
Inspection of WasteInspection of Waste
Inspect waste once a week to Inspect waste once a week to ensure:ensure:– Chemical waste is labeled with the Chemical waste is labeled with the
EH&S EH&S “Hazardous Waste” “Hazardous Waste” labellabel– Container label identifies Container label identifies contentscontents– Containers are kept Containers are kept closedclosed– Containers are Containers are not corrodednot corroded– Containers are in Containers are in secondary secondary
containmentcontainment– Containers are Containers are dateddated
Inspection of Waste (cont.)Inspection of Waste (cont.)
Chemical waste is not leakingChemical waste is not leakingChemicals and waste are segregated so that Chemicals and waste are segregated so that
incompatible chemicals are not next to each otherincompatible chemicals are not next to each otherThe total volume of chemical waste in the accumulation The total volume of chemical waste in the accumulation
area does not exceed 55 galarea does not exceed 55 galNo more than 1 quart of No more than 1 quart of acutelyacutely hazardous waste is hazardous waste is
accumulatedaccumulatedWaste is placed in proper containersWaste is placed in proper containersAccumulation areas are close to the place where waste Accumulation areas are close to the place where waste
is generated and under the control of the area supervisoris generated and under the control of the area supervisor
Labeling Labeling A waste label must be A waste label must be
placed on the waste placed on the waste container as soon as the container as soon as the first drop of waste is first drop of waste is addedadded
A waste label must be A waste label must be placed on all hazardous placed on all hazardous waste containers, even waste containers, even if the original label is if the original label is present on the chemical present on the chemical bottlebottle
LabelingLabeling
Label must contain the words “Hazardous Waste”Label must contain the words “Hazardous Waste”The date must identify when the container was The date must identify when the container was
filledfilledThe full name of the chemical(s) must be written The full name of the chemical(s) must be written
outoutLabels can be obtained from by calling EH&S at Labels can be obtained from by calling EH&S at
(718) 430-3529.(718) 430-3529.Under no circumstances may a container labeled Under no circumstances may a container labeled
with the words “Hazardous Waste” be disposed in with the words “Hazardous Waste” be disposed in the regular trashthe regular trash
Location of WasteLocation of Waste
Identify a specific location in the laboratory Identify a specific location in the laboratory
Avoid the use of the floorAvoid the use of the floor
Use secondary containment where necessaryUse secondary containment where necessary
Do not use the fume hood for long term storage of Do not use the fume hood for long term storage of wastewaste
Inspect storage areas weeklyInspect storage areas weekly
Segregation of ChemicalsSegregation of Chemicals
All chemical waste is to be stored so All chemical waste is to be stored so that incompatibles are not next to that incompatibles are not next to each othereach other
Never mix incompatible chemicalsNever mix incompatible chemicals
A compatibility chart is available at A compatibility chart is available at the link below:the link below:
www.aecom.yu.edu/ehs/Lab%20Safety/LS_incompat.htmwww.aecom.yu.edu/ehs/Lab%20Safety/LS_incompat.htm
Consolidating chemicalsConsolidating chemicals
The following chemical solvents may be consolidated in the The following chemical solvents may be consolidated in the same bottle: same bottle:
AcetoneAcetone AcetonitrileAcetonitrile BenzeneBenzeneCyclohexanoneCyclohexanone EthanolEthanol Ethyl Ethyl
acetateacetateEthylbenzeneEthylbenzene IsopropanolIsopropanol MethanolMethanol
Methyl ethyl ketoneMethyl ethyl ketone NitrobenzeneNitrobenzeneTolueneToluene
XyleneXylene
Any time a new chemical is added to a container, write the Any time a new chemical is added to a container, write the full name of the chemical(s) on the hazardous waste labelfull name of the chemical(s) on the hazardous waste label
Waste DisposalWaste Disposal
No hazardous wastes may be:No hazardous wastes may be:
dumped down the draindumped down the drain
discharged to sanitary sewerdischarged to sanitary sewer
discarded with the garbagediscarded with the garbage
allowed to evaporate into the allowed to evaporate into the atmosphereatmosphere
Consult with EH&S about Consult with EH&S about disposal of non-hazardous disposal of non-hazardous chemicalschemicals
Disposal of Empty ContainersDisposal of Empty Containers
Containers or bottles must:Containers or bottles must:
Be emptyBe empty
Be rinsed Be rinsed three timesthree times with the first with the first rinse collected as hazardous wasterinse collected as hazardous waste
Have theHave the label label removed, removed, obscured,obscured, or or marked “empty”marked “empty”
Be disposed in the regular trash, Be disposed in the regular trash, unless acutely hazardous or odorousunless acutely hazardous or odorous
Call EH&S at (718) 430-3529 for Call EH&S at (718) 430-3529 for information on disposal of acutely information on disposal of acutely hazardous chemical containershazardous chemical containers
Emergency Spill ResponseEmergency Spill Response
Most small spills can be Most small spills can be cleaned up by the laboratory cleaned up by the laboratory technician technician
If a spill is too large:If a spill is too large:1.1. Wilf Campus call extension 200 Wilf Campus call extension 200
or (212) 960-5200or (212) 960-52002.2. Beren Campus call (212) 340-Beren Campus call (212) 340-
7709 and ask to speak with a 7709 and ask to speak with a SupervisorSupervisor
Also notify:Also notify:1.1. Science Office: (212) 960-5332Science Office: (212) 960-53322.2. Safety Specialist: (917) 560-Safety Specialist: (917) 560-
01990199
Emergency Spill ResponseEmergency Spill Response
Most small spills can be cleaned up Most small spills can be cleaned up by the laboratory technician by the laboratory technician
If a spill is too large:If a spill is too large: Wilf Campus call extension 200 or Wilf Campus call extension 200 or
(212) 960-5200(212) 960-5200 Beren Campus call (212) 340-7709 Beren Campus call (212) 340-7709
and ask to speak with a Supervisorand ask to speak with a Supervisor Also notify:Also notify: Science Office: (212) 960-5332Science Office: (212) 960-5332 Safety Specialist: (917) 560-0199Safety Specialist: (917) 560-0199
SpillsSpillsClean-up small spills if Clean-up small spills if you:you:Have materials to absorb Have materials to absorb
and bag the spilled materialand bag the spilled materialAre familiar with the Are familiar with the
properties of the spilled properties of the spilled materialsmaterials
Have the proper personal Have the proper personal protectionprotection
Know spilled acids or Know spilled acids or bases are dilutebases are dilute
Do not clean-up a spill if Do not clean-up a spill if you:you:Don’t know the identity of Don’t know the identity of
the chemicalthe chemicalLack the knowledge to Lack the knowledge to
safely handle the spillsafely handle the spillFeel the spill is unsafe to Feel the spill is unsafe to
clean upclean up
EmergencyEmergency
Splash to the Eyes:Splash to the Eyes: Immediately flush with copious Immediately flush with copious
amounts of water for at least 15 amounts of water for at least 15 minutesminutes
Seek medical attention, if necessarySeek medical attention, if necessary
Splash to the Body:Splash to the Body: Remove contaminated clothingRemove contaminated clothing Immediately flush with copious Immediately flush with copious
amounts of water for at least 15 amounts of water for at least 15 minutesminutes
Seek medical attention, if necessarySeek medical attention, if necessary
Medical EmergencyMedical Emergency
In the event of a medical In the event of a medical emergency call 911 then emergency call 911 then
1. Wilf Campus call 911, then Security at 1. Wilf Campus call 911, then Security at extension 200 or (212) 960-5200 extension 200 or (212) 960-5200
2. Beren Campus call 911, then Security 2. Beren Campus call 911, then Security extension 709 or (212) 340-7709extension 709 or (212) 340-7709
3. Brookdale Campus call 911, then Security 3. Brookdale Campus call 911, then Security extension 303 or (212) 790-0303extension 303 or (212) 790-0303
Security will escort the EMS Security will escort the EMS personnel to the emergency personnel to the emergency locationlocation
Waste MinimizationWaste Minimization Purchase only what is needed Purchase only what is needed Minimize and rotate inventories; redistribute excess Minimize and rotate inventories; redistribute excess
chemicalschemicals Substitute hazardous substances with less hazardous Substitute hazardous substances with less hazardous
materialsmaterials Review and modify process to minimize amount of waste Review and modify process to minimize amount of waste
generatedgenerated Recycle waste materials back into the same process or into Recycle waste materials back into the same process or into
a different processa different process Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous wasteSeparate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste Reduce the amount of hazardous materials used in a Reduce the amount of hazardous materials used in a
procedureprocedure Do not purchase mercury-containing thermometersDo not purchase mercury-containing thermometers Share unused chemicals with other laboratoriesShare unused chemicals with other laboratories
Mixed wastesMixed wastesDo not mix the following wastes:Do not mix the following wastes:
Chemical with biologicalChemical with biologicalChemical with radiologicalChemical with radiologicalBiological with radiologicalBiological with radiologicalLab supplies (needles, pipettes, tubes, gloves) with Lab supplies (needles, pipettes, tubes, gloves) with
chemical or radiologicalchemical or radiologicalHalogenated with non-halogenated solventsHalogenated with non-halogenated solventsSolvents with aqueous wasteSolvents with aqueous wasteIncompatible chemicals Incompatible chemicals
If your waste needs to be mixed, please consult with If your waste needs to be mixed, please consult with EH&S before proceedingEH&S before proceeding
SummarySummary
Chemical disposal is freeChemical disposal is free Never pour any chemical down the drainNever pour any chemical down the drain Never allow waste to evaporate into the airNever allow waste to evaporate into the air Always label and cap bottles Always label and cap bottles Deface and rinse all chemical bottles before disposalDeface and rinse all chemical bottles before disposal Mixed waste is costly, discuss your options with EH&S Mixed waste is costly, discuss your options with EH&S For more waste information, visit our website at For more waste information, visit our website at
aecom.yu.edu/ehs or refer to YU’s Waste Disposal aecom.yu.edu/ehs or refer to YU’s Waste Disposal GuidelinesGuidelines
For additional information you may also consult the MSDS For additional information you may also consult the MSDS or contact EH&S at (718) 430-3529or contact EH&S at (718) 430-3529
Contact InformationContact Information
Department of Environmental Health and SafetyDepartment of Environmental Health and Safety
Jorge L. Quiñones, REM, MSJorge L. Quiñones, REM, MS Safety SpecialistSafety Specialist
Yeshiva University Yeshiva University AECOM Office:AECOM Office:
Resnick CampusResnick CampusForchheimer 800, Forchheimer 800,
(718) 430-3529 or (718) 430-4150 (718) 430-3529 or (718) 430-4150
[email protected]@ecom.yu.edu