| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.87 |
| Liaison | Daimon Eklund |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2021 |
University of Washington, Seattle
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
John
Wallace IH2 EHS |
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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:
The University of Washington's Environment Health & Safety department handles the different types of wastes mentioned in this credit. Hazardous waste, universal waste and non-regulated chemical waste programs are in place. Policies, programs and guidance on hazardous waste are available, as well as processes to manage these materials.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
UW has trained staff that help identify and manage dangerous waste for disposal. These staff work on training, identification, classification, collection, disposal of and tracking of waste.
EH&S is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. Guidance on waste collections can be found at the following link: https://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical/hazardous-chemical-waste-disposal
All hazardous waste at the University of Washington that is not reused, recycled or treated is sent to permitted hazardous waste recycling and disposal facilities. The waste streams listed are incinerated at high temperature. Detailed information on chemical waste management can be found at the following link: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical-safety
EH&S is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. Guidance on waste collections can be found at the following link: https://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical/hazardous-chemical-waste-disposal
All hazardous waste at the University of Washington that is not reused, recycled or treated is sent to permitted hazardous waste recycling and disposal facilities. The waste streams listed are incinerated at high temperature. Detailed information on chemical waste management can be found at the following link: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical-safety
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
There was a release of 454 gallons of diesel fuel into navigable waters on 3/5/18. Resolved NFA.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
UW has a robust chemical tracking system called MyChem. Its use is required for chemicals and chemical-containing products at all UW facilities. The Chemical Exchange program allows MyChem users to share unused chemical inventory to save money and reduce waste.
https://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical/chemical-exchange
https://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical/chemical-exchange
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:
All items purchased with university monies or given to the University that are no longer needed by a department whether they are in working or non-working condition, must be transferred to UW Surplus for resale, recycling, or disposal. UW Surplus is a self-sustaining department. It receives no direct state funding and must generate revenue to cover all costs. UW Surplus revenue is generated through sales of items transferred from departments.
https://facilities.uw.edu/uw-surplus/
The UW contracts with Electronics Recyclers International to provide collection and recycling of electronics, computers, monitors and peripherals. UW Recycling provides a number of eMedia recycling bins on campus to collect electronic media, small personal electronics, printer cartridges, batteries and magnetic media for recycling. https://facilities.uw.edu/bsd/procedures/emedia
Students can dispose of electronics during the MoveOut program (SCRAM), electronics are donated to local non-profits for reuse/resale.
https://facilities.uw.edu/uw-surplus/
The UW contracts with Electronics Recyclers International to provide collection and recycling of electronics, computers, monitors and peripherals. UW Recycling provides a number of eMedia recycling bins on campus to collect electronic media, small personal electronics, printer cartridges, batteries and magnetic media for recycling. https://facilities.uw.edu/bsd/procedures/emedia
Students can dispose of electronics during the MoveOut program (SCRAM), electronics are donated to local non-profits for reuse/resale.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
Optional Fields
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