| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.94 |
| Liaison | Scott Morgan |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2023 |
Evergreen State College, The
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Shaina
Thompson Graduate Sustainability Fellow Office of Sustainability |
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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:
Evergreen preferentially selects products for purchase to avoid hazardous wastes, some science labs use micro scale labs, other products require treatment by the generator under state contracts. There is training for staff/students that use hazardous chemicals. Areas that produce haz waste contact Environmental Health & Safety office for pickup/shipment. This includes universal waste. In general, all chemical waste is collected for disposal.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
The college ships hazardous waste with Clean Harbors. These shipments go out quarterly for the most part; COVID produced less haz waste therefore fewer shipments.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
12/19/22 - Light cart rental leaked out approx 20 gallons of fuel. Clean harbors excavated and removed contaminated soil. No noted impact to stormwater.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The laboratories use one inventory system, so chemicals can be shared between labs. In general, redistribution between areas is not done. This can lead to stashes of old chemicals which are their own inherent hazard for accidental release, through leaks, or creation of unwanted decomposition products.
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:
Institutional electronics are surplused through the state system, or donated, where applicable. Non-functional electronics are disposed through the state's E-Cycle program.
Washington state's FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible electronics recycling program has been operational since January 1, 2009. Products accepted at E-Cycle Washington drop-off sites are: computers, monitors, laptops, tablet computers, televisions and e-readers. Goodwill acts as a collection agent for the state. They collect cast off electronics and other usable materials every spring when students move out and sort for usability or recycling.
Washington state's FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible electronics recycling program has been operational since January 1, 2009. Products accepted at E-Cycle Washington drop-off sites are: computers, monitors, laptops, tablet computers, televisions and e-readers. Goodwill acts as a collection agent for the state. They collect cast off electronics and other usable materials every spring when students move out and sort for usability or recycling.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
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