Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.32
Liaison Robert Monico
Submission Date Aug. 23, 2019
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Fleming College
OP-21: Hazardous Waste Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Andrew Lloyd
Project coordinator
OOS
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Part 1 

Does the institution have strategies in place to safely dispose of all hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste and seek to minimize the presence of these materials on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Physical Resources department recently completed a full campus-wide audit of all hazardous materials in all departments as part of the Ministry of Labour WHIMIS transition that was to be completed by the end of 2018. All hazardous materials were discarded and any expired or extra was also discarded in order to minimize hazardous materials on site.

A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Hazardous Material Pickups Hazardous Waste Pickups are scheduled on a 90-day rotation at both Frost Campus and Sutherland Campus. Hazardous Waste Pickups 2019 March 4, 2019 June 3, 2019 September 9, 2019 December 2, 2019 Email communication is sent to employees included on the Hazardous Waste Distribution lists 1 month prior to each pickup date to ensure sufficient time is given to prepare. Please Note: Contact safety@flemingcollege.ca if you have hazardous waste, but have not been added to the hazardous waste distribution list. A completed Hazardous Waste Disposal Inventory must be submitted to safety@flemingcollege.ca 10 days prior to the pickup date to ensure your waste will be included on the pickup day. SUTHERLAND CAMPUS Please take all inventoried waste to the Hazardous Materials Room (located on the loading dock in shipping and receiving) once the following steps have been completed: Hazardous Waste Disposal Inventory has been completed and sent to safety@flemingcollege.ca Safety has confirmed the inventory is complete and the items are able to be moved to the Hazardous Materials Room FROST CAMPUS Once the Hazardous Waste Disposal Inventory has been received a communication distribution will follow with all pertinent information in regards to when and where items will need to be taken for the scheduled Hazardous Waste Pickup. HE, RDB, LAW/ARB – no need to transfer as material will be picked up at these buildings on the scheduled Hazardous Waste Pickup date. Additional Information Please note, waste collection containers must be clearly labeled with the type of waste accumulated in the container, e.g., “halogenated solvent, hydrochloric acid”, and sealed. Inadequate improperly sealed or generic labeled containers (e.g. “waste chemicals” or “Hazmat”) WILL NOT be accepted. Please direct any inquires to the Operations Officer – Health & Safety – via email, safety@flemingcollege.ca.

A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
None

A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
None

Part 2 

Does the institution have or participate in a program to responsibly recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by the institution?:
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:

A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program(s), including information about how electronic waste generated by the institution and/or students is recycled:
Fleming's IT department fills out an Asset Disposal Form that is sent to purchasing for approval. Once approved E Cycle is contacted for pick up. Recycled waste includes anything with a circuit board (ie printer/ computer/ UPS/ microwaves). A certificate is provided by electronic waste recyclers to confirm recycling done properly and safely. In 2018, Fleming has enhanced its diversion programs by introducing Staff and Student battery recycling program with RMC Recyclers.

Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes

Optional Fields 

Electronic waste recycled or otherwise diverted from the landfill or incinerator during the most recent year for which data is available during the previous three years:
0 Tons

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
https://department.flemingcollege.ca/safety/hazardousmaterialpickups/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://department.flemingcollege.ca/safety/hazardousmaterialpickups/

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