If the PI adheres to the regulations and terms outlined in their DEA license, then the unused or expired controlled substance will be sent to a reverse distribution vendor. The original registration information for the substance will be needed to complete the forms. The cost associated with this process should be considered when procuring controlled substances.
If a PI is closing or relocating a lab, please work with the Office of Research Safety to complete decommissioning processes. The PI should confirm they have closed out their DEA license and have returned all unused or expired controlled substances. If a PI holding a DEA license abandons controlled substances, then the department must make every effort to reach the PI to ensure they properly close out their DEA license and initiate the reverse distribution program for any unused or expired controlled substances.
Destruction of the abandoned material can be quite difficult and is treated by the DEA on a case-by-case basis.
These boxes are strictly meant for personal prescriptions, not controlled substances registered to a DEA license. Chemical containers that have been emptied of their contents by normal methods are not regulated as hazardous waste.
The container shall be triple rinsed with water or other suitable solvent and air-dried to ensure that it is free of liquid or other visible chemical residue before disposal. For volatile organic solvents e. If the chemical is on the EPA Acutely Hazardous Waste "P" List, or if the material is known to have high acute toxicity, the washings shall be collected and disposed of as hazardous waste by contacting Environmental Health and Safety and requesting a chemical pick-up.
In many circumstances, it may advisable to dispose of the empty chemical container as waste rather than triple rinsing the container, which may only increase the volume of waste material needing to be disposed of.
Additionally, containers with residual reactive materials pyrophoric, water-reactive, or strong oxidizers should not be treated as empty and should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Empty reagent bottles may be used for the disposal of laboratory chemical wastes. However, it is important to verify that the chemical wastes are compatible with the empty reagent containers. Empty, intact, unbroken glass chemical containers that meet the above requirements for empty containers may be disposed of as regular laboratory waste in the general waste stream.
Completely remove or deface chemical labels using a permanent black marker before disposal. Remove any caps from the bottles. If you are located in a campus building, put in a service request with Facilities Services at Broken laboratory glassware free from any biohazardous, radioactive, and chemical contamination shall be disposed of by packing in a designated broken glass receptacle, cardboard box, or other rigid container.
This includes the disposal of the following uncontaminated items:. To minimize various potential hazards when discarding broken or un-serviceable glassware, the guidelines below shall be followed:. Contact the appropriate Facility Manager to make arrangements for pick-up if you are located in the following campus buildings:. If you are located in any other campus building, contact the Facilities Services work order desk at If you are located in the University of Chicago Medicine or in Kovler Laboratories, follow normal waste disposal procedures and do not accumulate mass quantities prior to requesting a pickup.
Metal containers must be triple rinsed with water or other suitable solvent and air-dried. If the container is free of hazardous chemical residues, remove or deface any hazard markings or labels, it may then be placed in the regular laboratory trash or recycling receptacles.
Containers that were used as overpack for the primary chemical container may be placed in regular trash or recyclable trash. Any packing materials, such as vermiculite, perlite, clay, Styrofoam, etc. Packing materials contaminated with hazardous materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste. It is the responsibility of all University of Chicago employees to reduce the amount of chemicals requiring disposal. The following guidelines shall be followed:. Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedures.
Policy All hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Toxic materials in that wastewater can kill the helpful bacteria and the system will not operate properly. Some toxic materials move through the soil untreated or unchanged.
When this happens groundwater or surface waters may become contaminated. For example, many paint removers and aerosol paint products contain the chemical methylene chloride. This chemical can pass directly through a septic system without breaking down at all. Chlorine bleach can also pass through a septic system without breaking down. Also the chlorine can react with organic matter to form new toxic chemicals.
If your home is connected to a municipal sewage system, wastewater is piped to a central sewage plant. After treatment, it is discharged into area rivers, lakes, and streams. Most municipal systems rely on bacteria or other organisms to decompose the waste. Some hazardous household waste can pass through the system unchanged and thus pollute the water downstream. In addition, hazardous household wastes poured down the drain may corrode the plumbing or collect in the trap and release fumes through the drains.
Poured in Ditches, Storm Drains, or Gutters? If you pour hazardous household waste in ditches, storm drains, or gutters, it can poison plants and wildlife, contaminate the soil, and harm children and adults who come in contact with it. When it rains, the hazardous household waste travels directly to nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.
If you burn hazardous household waste, you risk producing poisonous fumes, contributing to air pollution, or causing an explosion. Controlled burning in special hazardous waste incinerators by trained professionals can be a good disposal method; open burning by an untrained homeowner is not. Some hazardous materials may not burn away completely and become concentrated in the ash; others can pollute the air. Dumped or Buried? If you dump or bury some types of hazardous household waste, they may leach through the soil and contaminate the soil or water, especially if the waste is persistent or nonbiodegradable.
Children, pets, and wildlife may be exposed to such hazardous waste. Dogs frequently are poisoned by drinking antifreeze left on roads or driveways. Storing a hazardous household waste indefinitely is not a good solution. Containers and their contents degrade over time. Labels get lost, and the chance of children or pets finding the hazardous waste increases when waste is stored for long periods of time.
However, storage may be the safest temporary option if there is not a safe and organized system in your community to handle hazardous household waste. Store containers on high shelves or in locked cabinets away from children. Protect the label so it does not come off and get lost.
Store hazardous household products in the original container. Close containers tightly. Keep containers dry to prevent corrosion. Store similar products together to reduce any danger from reactions if containers should leak or contents should spill.
Store hazardous household products in a well-ventilated area. A number of problems can occur when we discard hazardous household waste using common disposal methods. Recommendations for proper disposal will depend on both the particular type of waste and the waste disposal options available in your community. Local ordinances vary. Landfills may or may not accept certain hazardous household products.
They also may vary on how they want the product to arrive at the landfill. For example, one landfill may want you to solidify air-dry paint and wrap the container. Another landfill may want paint handled a different way. In addition, wastewater treatment plants may not allow certain liquids to be poured down the drain. If you have any questions, call your landfill, local wastewater treatment company, local waste management office, or the local county Extension office.
Follow the label instruction. Some labels give disposal recommendations. Read the label carefully and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Use it up. When products are fully used up as intended there is no hazardous waste. Buy only as much as you need. Do not buy a gallon of paint, pesticide, or specialty cleaner when a quart will do.
The large container may cost less per ounce, but leftovers must be stored or disposed of so as not to harm people or the environment.
Recycling means reclaiming the potential waste so that the product is usable again. In situations like asbestos, the removal of the substance could itself be dangerous. Other than asbestos removal, there are few situations where a contractor is required to go on the field to remove household hazardous waste from private residences. But if you do have large quantities of unknown or expired chemicals in your home that require removal, always ensure that you contact professionals for safety and compliance.
You can request a free household hazardous waste removal quote from ACTenviro here. This method is part of the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Meanwhile, used car oil can also be saved and recycled. Batteries are one of the most popular items to recycle. This includes ones like lead-acid batteries. Did you also know that you can also recycle chemicals like mercury?
Some common examples include mercury thermostats. Various states even offer free recycling of electronics waste. Finally, another issue is where you take HHW to be recycled. The easiest way to find out is to go online.
Here are 2 suggestions:. For example, one option is to reuse solvents with paint thinners. You can then reuse the solvent on the top. Next, let the sludge dry out then discard it. Another simple way to reuse components of hazardous waste is to reuse the containers it comes in.
If you have extra amounts of these substances, then consider giving them away to people who can use them. This method should be done carefully and should be done following specific guidelines.
If you live in an area with colder climates, use a higher percentage of antifreeze to protect against extremely low temperatures e.
As the name suggests, this mobile HHW collection service travels to different regions in a city, town, or county. The main benefit is the collection vehicle goes to residents instead of them traveling to collection sites, for example.
Wastemobiles maintain different operating schedules. Wastemobiles typically accept many of the same items as HHW collection centers including:. Gas stations can sometimes accept multiple types of automotive waste like brake fluid, transmission fluid, and diesel fuel. This involves simply holding on to various hazardous waste until it can be disposed of or used later.
Another great HHW item to store for later use is paint. Paints are tricky to dispose of as various areas often have different paint disposal regulations. Keeping them about is handy for touch-ups and DIY projects. You may also not think of used cooking oil as a type of HHW but it actually is. When disposed of improperly, these can clog sewers and storm drains and can cause disastrous consequences.
Some households also generate waste sharps especially if there is someone in the home that requires medical care like insulin shots or other types of medication. These are sometimes free but sometimes, fees may apply. Special, puncture-resistant containers are needed for storage before these can be deposited or disposed of. For unused prescription drugs, you should always head over to designated drop-off centers for disposal. Never flush them down the toilet or toss them into the garbage can.
You can sometimes drop off HHW at municipal landfills operated by your town, city, or county. Landfills are often connected with in-house collection centers for HHW, e-waste, business waste, etc.
Recycling centers are another kind of collection site that is often available at landfills. When possible, you should try to prevent waste from ending up in landfills. You can minimize how much waste ends up in landfills by taking steps like recycling.
This is a general method of hazardous waste disposal. There are various methods, including drop-off days during the week, collection events, and Wastemobile pick-ups. A local city, town, or county can provide information regarding this HHW-processing method. Sometimes municipal landfills operate HHW collection sites that accept various HHW, including fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based paints, electronics waste e-waste , etc.
It should have the information you need. There are various products you can apply this process to like personal care products. Furthermore, there are also different ways you can consume leftover substances.
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