INTRODUCTION

The Manual for Chemical Waste Management was first published in February 1992, and distributed to department heads, Principal Investigators, and other individuals who had a recognized need for chemical waste management information. This procedure supersedes the manual by providing updated and additional information regarding management of materials and wastes, including:

1. General guidelines for discarding surplus materials and wastes.
2. Instructions for on-line (Internet) filing of waste identification forms.
3. Simplified waste management procedures.

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for proper disposal of hazardous waste at North Carolina State University. Chemical wastes are generally spent or surplus chemicals, or residues from spills or various cleaning or processing operations . Wastes may be regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), or other Federal, State, or Local regulations. The term "hazardous waste" specifically applies to wastes regulated under RCRA, but may also be loosely applied to chemical wastes subject to any regulation because of hazard.

The variety of chemicals used by the University prevents the development of comprehensive guidelines for the management of specific hazardous materials and wastes. Information regarding the storage and use of hazardous materials is presented in the NCSU Safety and Health Management Plan. Questions concerning hazardous materials management may be directed to the Environmental Affairs Section (515-6863) of the Environmental Health and Safety Center.

The Environmental Health and Safety Center (EHSC) provides various services to the University. Figure 1 presents a general outline of services provided.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Environmental Health and Safety Center is to provide educational, technical, advisory, and operational support to the campus community by working in cooperation with university personnel to protect the environment and promote a safe and healthy workplace.

A more detailed Directory by Service is also availale