Unveil top practices for biological waste disposal as recommended by safety experts. Implement these strategies for safer ...

Be prepared for state hazardous waste inspections. Who inspects our waste accumulation areas and why? The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) periodically conducts compliance ...

When the hazardous chemical(s) is ready to be picked-up, the following procedure must be followed: Respect the compatibility of hazardous waste content prior to mixing. For more information refer to ...

As of July 3, 2023, the process for waste pickup requests transitioned to an online platform: Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA). EHSA is used to submit waste for chemical, biological, ...

Bates College has created this plan as guidance to faculty, staff, and students who work with hazardous chemicals and hazardous wastes in laboratories. This plan also addresses regulatory obligations ...

Here’s the dirty truth about “compostable” cups and takeout containers distributed in Colorado: They’re probably going to the dump. On July 1, a new Colorado law took effect to address the problem by ...

Food makers and retailers have been reworking label phrases to discourage unnecessary food waste. But fresh research suggests their focus may be misplaced. In developed countries, most food waste ...

There have been incidents at Purdue University involving the improper disposal of empty chemical containers that resulted in bodily injury as well as trash fires. One of these incidents sent a ...