| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.89 |
| Liaison | Wendy Harness |
| Submission Date | July 6, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Delta College
OP-21: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Linda
Petee Sustainability & Risk Management Coordinator Facilities Management |
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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:
Campus service areas are made aware of the procedures for the safe removal of hazardous waste
through campus-wide announcements. Steps include: comprehensive inventory of all materials, evaluate materials for elimination or replacement with less toxic materials; safe/appropriate storage, proper disposal of waste materials, A Right-To-Know program introduces the campus community to the safe handling of materials and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Employees have access to the Facilities Management email to discuss options for the reduction of hazardous waste.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
For compliance, safety and liability purposes, college-owned and college-generated materials for disposal are processed through the appropriate college waste streams. All campus service areas are made aware of the procedures for the safe removal of hazardous waste through campus-wide announcement. Service areas contact Facilities Management via electronic request for removal of such materials and equipment. FM meets with the owner to identify and remove the waste material/equipment from the service area. Equipment is stored in a secure area until which time they are removed via a certified hazardous waste hauler for recycling and safe disposal.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
No significant release.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
A comprehensive list of all laboratory chemicals is available online. The Science Department manages a small-chemistry plan aimed at reducing chemical waste though reuse, redistribution, and safe disposal when necessary.
Part 2
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:
For compliance, safety and liability purposes, college-owned and college-generated materials for disposal are processed through the appropriate college waste streams. The College contracts with local vendors for the recycling of e-waste and for materials of a sensitive nature that require data destruction before reuse or recycling and/or have potential as hazardous waste.
Cell phones, iPods, and accessories are collected throughout campus via convenient drop boxes. Because of the cost of managing student-generated equipment such as computers and peripherals, the college does not directly handle their recycling. However, student outreach displays and information tables are made available throughout the academic year to create awareness of universal waste. Students receive information on how, what, and where to recycle e-waste within their local communities. Students have access to special event programs where e-waste is collected. They may also make inquiries via the Sustainability Office.
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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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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