Waste Management

The Environmental Affairs Section is responsible for managing all hazardous and regulated waste chemical, radioactive and biomedical) activities within the University. Specific responsibilities include: decay in storage of radioactive waste; implementation of all government regulations pertaining to the inspection, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and regulated waste; preparation, submission, and maintenance of required records, reports, and manifests as required by government regulations; evaluation of waste minimization methods and technologies; improvement and implementation of procedures for deactivation or treatment of hazardous materials in the laboratory; provision of technical assistance, and training of laboratory personnel in identifying and disposing of hazardous regulated waste.