| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.28 |
| Liaison | Geory Kurtzhals |
| Submission Date | Jan. 4, 2022 |
University of Notre Dame
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Geory
Kurtzhals Sr. Director 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:
Safe handling guidelines for chemicals in the laboratory and disposal of hazardous waste can be found in the University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.
To facilitate waste reduction and reduce hazards associated with chemicals the policy offers the following strategies:
• Order Only What You Need
• Substitute Non-Hazardous or Less Hazardous Materials When Possible
• Dispose of Non-Hazardous Materials Yourself When Possible Using Appropriate Treatment
• Use Recycled Chemicals Whenever Possible: Periodically Risk Management & Safety distributes a list of recyclable chemicals in the department newsletters.
• Label Opening Date on containers
Hazardous Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/236531/hazardous_waste_procedure.pdf
Universal Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/206366/universal_waste_policy_4_.pdf
To facilitate waste reduction and reduce hazards associated with chemicals the policy offers the following strategies:
• Order Only What You Need
• Substitute Non-Hazardous or Less Hazardous Materials When Possible
• Dispose of Non-Hazardous Materials Yourself When Possible Using Appropriate Treatment
• Use Recycled Chemicals Whenever Possible: Periodically Risk Management & Safety distributes a list of recyclable chemicals in the department newsletters.
• Label Opening Date on containers
Hazardous Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/236531/hazardous_waste_procedure.pdf
Universal Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/206366/universal_waste_policy_4_.pdf
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
The University of Notre Dame adheres to the federal government’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in all areas of proper storage and handling of hazardous materials. The office of Risk Management and Safety prepares hazardous waste for recycling, incineration, or land filling in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Waste disposal policies can be found in the University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan at the link provided.
Hazardous Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/236531/hazardous_waste_procedure.pdf
Universal Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/206366/universal_waste_policy_4_.pdf
Hazardous Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/236531/hazardous_waste_procedure.pdf
Universal Waste Procedure: https://riskmanagement.nd.edu/assets/206366/universal_waste_policy_4_.pdf
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
None.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The University of Notre Dame continues to rely on its Chemical Hygiene Plan that is in place for reusing and recycling new and used chemicals and is managed by the Department of Risk Management and Safety. They offer assistance to labs in the sorting of unwanted chemicals and redistribution for recycling purposes. Risk Management has an ongoing program of redistributing usable, but unwanted 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:
The University of Notre Dame’s Surplus Program demonstrates the University’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices by reducing waste and re-using assets that are no longer needed by campus departments or students. Surplus reallocates assets throughout the University and also sells them to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the South Bend community. Surplus accepts donations from students, staff, and faculty at Notre Dame and provides a centralized location for the re-sale inventory.
Surplus attempts to repair, redistribute, and sell as many of the items as possible, but they do receive items that are beyond repair. The inoperable computers, monitors, televisions, copiers and other electronic items are processed for recycling and picked up by a licensed recycler.
Surplus attempts to repair, redistribute, and sell as many of the items as possible, but they do receive items that are beyond repair. The inoperable computers, monitors, televisions, copiers and other electronic items are processed for recycling and picked up by a licensed recycler.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
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