Laboratory Waste Disposal Instructions

BIOHAZARD RED BAG WASTE Double bag Line with absorbent material Seal each bag with tape Place in biohazard box DO NOT overfill Leave boxes in lab until further notice Take boxes to the dock

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Package and document all waste and unwanted material Contact EHS at ext 22279 to schedule waste pickup DO NOT schedule radioactive material delivery until further notice

CHEMICALS

• Place all unwanted chemicals in a box and contact EHS ext 21781 to schedule pickup

• Be cautious if chemicals are temperature or shock sensitive

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PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES BELOW FOR REMOVAL & DISPOSAL:

-80C and -20C FREEZERS / REFRIGERATORS

1. Verify that temperature is correct (if still on emergency power reduce temp to -60C; if temp is incorrect please notify EHS with building, room#, tag#, and PI)
2. All biological material and rDNA that needs to be discarded must be placed in red bags, see #1 –
   DO NOT OPEN – Place directly into red bags
3. Keep an inventory or take pictures for insurance purposes
4. Take boxes to dock for pick-up
5. Place all unwanted chemicals in a box and contact EHS to schedule pickup

MEDIA/REAGENTS (non-hazardous)

1. Pour down drain with plenty of water
2. If molded – bleach before discarding

COLD ROOM

1. Verify temperature (if temp is incorrect please notify EHS with building, room#, tag#, and PI)
2. See #1, 2, and 3 above for biological, chemical, and radioactive waste removal instructions.
3. Decontaminate all other material with Cavicide and 70% ethanol.

INCUBATORS – biological waste

1. All biological and rDNA must be discarded in red bags, see #1
2. Remove water in pan and pour down the drain
3. Clean according to manufacturer’s recommendations or with Cavicide then 70% Ethanol.

WATER BATHS

1. Remove water and pour down sink drain
2. Clean according to manufacturer’s recommendations or with Cavicide then 70% Ethanol.

ELECTRONIC WASTE

1. Decontaminate all unwanted equipment
2. Contact EHS for disposal instructions
3. Please provide equipment type, tag#, room#, and PI

BREAK ROOM REFRIGERATORS

1. Discard food into garbage bags
2. Decon inside of refrigerator with Cavicide then 70% Ethanol

MOLDY PAPERS, FOOD, ETC.

1. Even though these may be an allergy concern, they are NOT to be discarded into red biohazard bags/boxes
2. DISCARD IN GARBAGE BAGS

*REMEMBER:

1. DO NOT use biohazard boxes/bags to transport files, personal possessions, etc.
2. DO NOT REMOVE computers/lab equipment without filling out proper documentation (See EHS MRB office and get authorization from PI or Dept. chair)
3. NO SANDALS allowed in laboratories – wear closed toe shoes.

CONTACT EHS MAIN OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS: (409) 772-5483