Bucknell University
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
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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:
As part of our Hazardous waste program, we have established procedures for waste minimization. Additionally every 5 years we report a source reduction strategy to the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
We have implemented a comprehensive Waste program that instructs and manages all waste generated across the University. This includes identification, collection, and segregation of all waste generated. Waste is collected from locations throughout campus, relocated to a central storage area, and then prepared for shipment every 90 days.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
none to report
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
The University uses CEMS (Chemical Environmental Management system) and all chemicals are recorded into inventory, and barcoded with specific data in regards to location, user, and hazards. When the chemical is consumed it is removed from inventory.
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:
Collection of electronics is managed by Environmental Health and Safety, electronics are sent to Minersville, PA UNICOR for recycling.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
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