Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 46.40
Liaison Robert Sitler
Submission Date July 14, 2023

STARS v2.2

Stetson University
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 1.00 Chris Cloudman
Energy Specialist
Cenergistic
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Part 1. Hazardous waste minimization and disposal

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:
Alternative products are used when possible, and care and proper storage are utilized when waste is generated.

A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
The university safely stores any waste in accordance with OSHA and/or state regulations. Removal / disposal of items are handled by professionals contracted by the institution.

A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
No incidents to report.

A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
Laboratory chemicals are stored in a central storage facility and managed by the university's lab manager. The lab manager monitors and tracks usage and is responsible for minimizing waste through reuse and redistribution of chemicals where feasible.

Part 2. Electronic waste diversion

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:
The Information Technology department and the University Warehouse both have opportunities in place to facilitate faculty, staff and students with the proper recycling of electronics. The university Recycling department manages the proper disposal of electronic waste through the county's transfer station.

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

Website URL where information about the institution’s hazardous waste program 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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