| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.28 |
| Liaison | Ciara Tennis |
| Submission Date | Nov. 3, 2022 |
Eastern Connecticut State University
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Eric
Germain Environment Health and Safety Officer Public Safety |
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Part 1. Hazardous waste minimization and disposal
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Yes all of our hazardous/Universal and electronic waste is disposed of properly. We try to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated any time possible.
Also, we do not generate coal ash.
Also, we do not generate coal ash.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
All of Eastern's hazardous/universal and electronic waste is disposed of properly in accordance with state and federal laws. ECSU is a Small Quantity Generator, SQG, of Hazardous Waste. Since we are a SQG, we are required to have our hazardous waste disposed of by a licensed vendor every 180 days; the waste is typically disposed of at the end of the semesters. Our waste is generated from Sciences, Visual Arts, and Facilities.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
There have been no significant releases within the past 3 years.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
We use the CEMS inventory system for all of the chemicals stored within the science building. All of these chemicals are bar coded and the complete inventory is accessible to all faculty. By having this system in place, faculty are able to use chemicals that are already on campus instead or purchasing new chemicals.
Part 2. Electronic waste diversion
Yes
Does the institution have or participate in a program to responsibly recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students?:
Yes
If yes to either of the above, provide:
Yes. The University collects all of the electronic waste from faculty and staff and stores it until a licensed electronic waste hauler picks it up. We also have a system in place for students to bring their electronic waste for the same disposal. They should bring these devices to their hall director who then contacts the EHS coordinator.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
More information can be found at www.pcrecyclingsolutions-llc.com
Information provided by Eric Germain, Environmental Health and Safety Director.
Information provided by Eric Germain, Environmental Health and Safety Director.
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