| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.90 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
OP-21: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 1.00 |
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Obi Waste Prevention Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Advice and training programs offered by Safety Resources support the responsible management of hazardous materials on campus. Messaging and advice provided include:
• Maintaining up-to-date inventories of all hazardous materials in position;
• Purchasing only the quantities of materials required (no stockpiling based on price);
• Substituting less hazardous materials when practicable;
• Sharing chemicals between users;
• Adhering to prescribed practices for the disposal of hazardous materials;
• Minimizing waste generation through operational practices such as autoclaving in place of disposal, and placing waste in proper disposal streams.
Recycling for a number of materials including batteries, fluorescent bulbs and oils is provided through an external service provider.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Hazardous waste generated at the University of Saskatchewan through research, academics or other activities is collected, organized, and disposed of by Safety Resources through its Waste Management Facility in accordance with prescribed university standards and applicable regulations. Hazardous waste is ultimately disposed of by an external service provider. Hazardous waste collection and management services are provided for both regulated and non-regulated chemical waste. These services do not include general garbage collection services, which are provided by an external service provider.
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 reported significant hazardous material releases to the environment in the last three years.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The University of Saskatchewan is currently exploring the acquisition of an institutional hazardous material inventory management system in conjunction with the Higher Education Co-operative for Hazardous Materials and Equipment Tracking (HECMET) project. This system would provide improved inventory, tracking and management of chemicals and other hazards materials on campus. The system would also potentially facilitate the reuse or exchange of unused chemicals among users. However, no program currently exists at the University of Saskatchewan.
Part 2
Yes
Does the institution have or participate in a program to responsibly recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students?:
No
If yes to either of the above, provide:
Electronic materials that are processed through the surplus assets program are diverted through reuse programs that could possibly extend their life cycle. This primarily focuses on computers which flow through Computers for Kids, Computers for Schools or similar programs. Any material not processed through these programs are diverted to the SWEEP (Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program) program which is overseen by the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centers (SARC).
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
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Optional Fields
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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