Middlebury College
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
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Melissa
Beckwith Assistant Director, Support Services Facilities Services |
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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:
Non hazardous alternatives are investigated including administrative controls that can eliminate or avoid the generation of hazardous wastes. One example is our using laundered shop rags in our Auto Shop instead of using disposable absorbents which, once soaked in oil become hazardous waste. Another example is when left over paint comes in; we give it away rather than disposing of it as a waste. Our science center is managed closely so that only enough materials are ordered to meet class/lab needs.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
All universal wastes are shipped to a recycler. All wastes are stored and shipped properly to ensure compliance with regulations and to prevent a release. End disposals are researched to ensure proper handling.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
There have not been any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
Before any chemical order is placed the individual is requested to ask if anyone, in the department, has what they need. Our credo is to order what is needed and consume what is ordered.
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:
Institutionally-generated materials are brought back to a central location. Materials are then evaluated for re-use. Units that are still useable are wiped of information and donated to local organizations and schools. Parts are used for repairs. All materials not being used for donation or reuse are recycled.
Electronics are recycled through Good Points Recycling (retroworks.org) in Middlebury, VT.
Electronics are recycled through Good Points Recycling (retroworks.org) in Middlebury, VT.
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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