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Working With Hazardous Waste

 

Disposal of Hazardous Waste

The University of Wollongong has in place guidelines for the safe and environmentally friendly way in which contaminated or hazardous waste is disposed of.

 

Waste Collection Dates 2012

Month

Chemical Waste

Biohazardous Waste

January25th*27th^ (Friday due to Holiday)
February8th, 22nd*9th , 23rd^
March7th, 21st*8th , 22nd^
April4th, 18th*5th , 19th^
May2nd , 16th*, 30th3rd , 17th, 31st^
June13th, 27th*14th^, 28th
July11th*, 25th12th^, 26th
August8th*, 22nd9th^, 23rd
September5th*, 19th6th^, 20th
October3rd* , 17th, 31st4th^, 18th
November14th, 28th*1st^, 15th, 29th^
December12th*13th
Notes:

The chemical waste store is located outside the western end of building 15 and accepts chemical waste for disposal every 2nd Wednesday from 9am to 11am (excluding public holidays).
Dates marked with an * indicate when waste will be collected from the AIIM facility at the Innovation Campus as well as the Wollongong Main Campus.

Biohazardous waste is collected from the Building 35 loading dock, B41Anatomy Lab and B32 waste compound every second Thursday morning and B70 each month (see dates marked with ^). Waste is collected at approximately 8:30am. Please ensure waste is presented before Wednesday evening to guarantee collection.


Chemical waste is also removed from the Wollongong Campus on these days so for those needing to make arrangements to have hazardous waste collected from specific locations please utilise these days. Please note a waste tracking log must be provided to the chemical store attendant and costs could be incurred by the generator for waste that requires special handling or treatment.

 

Guidelines for blood and bodily fluids and sharps can be found here.

Definitions for Types of Hazardous Waste

 

Type of WasteDefinitionExamples
Halogenated SolventWaste that consists of hydrocarbons that have halogen atoms (i.e. F, Cl, Br, I) bonded to them.Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) and chloroform.
Non-halogenated SolventWaste that consists of hydrocarbons that do not have any halogen atoms attached.Acetone, ethyl acetate, hexanes, methanol and toluene.

 

Hazardous Waste Labels

 

What are hazardous waste labels

Hazardous waste labels clearly identify the particular type of waste that is being disposed of across the University. These labels are imperative for the safe disposal of all hazardous waste generated by activities conducted at the University.

Examples of the hazardous waste labels can be seen below:

Hazardous WasteHalogenated Waste
Biological WasteNon-halogenated Waste
Radiation WasteAqueous Acidic Waste
Cytotoxic WasteAqueous Alkaline Waste

 

How do you order hazardous waste labels

To order hazardous waste labels follow the steps below:

  1. Select the type of label you wish to order in line with the type of waste that you are disposing of from the list above; 
  2. Complete a 'Print and Distribution Services Requisition Form' and the 'Hazardous Waste Label Order Form';
  3. Email the two completed forms to your authorised hazardous waste contact for approval;
  4. Once approved, send the completed forms to Print & Distribution Services.

 

Who can order hazardous waste labels

Hazardous waste labels can only be ordered through the authorised hazardous waste contact in your area. Orders that have not been approved by the authorised contact person will be returned.

 

What if I need a hazardous waste label that is not listed

If you require a hazardous waste label that is not currently listed, please contact OHS on 3931.

 

Waste Tracking Log

A Waste Tracking Log sheet is required for all waste containing dangerous goods or hazardous substances. Please download and submit the completed form with the hazardous waste. For further information contact local hazardous waste contacts, Environmental Services Manager on ext 3081 or OHS Officer on extension 4365.

 Need more information? Please contact Environmental Services on 3081.    

Last reviewed: 15 May, 2012

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Work Health and Safety Legislation 2012

Need to know about the changes to NSW Work Health and Safety Laws.

The UOW session Work Health and Safety Awareness 2012 will provide you information on the What's New.

 

Need to report an incident?

After notifying your supervisor, you can record the incident in our online SafetyNet system.

Tips on completing the form >>> Hazard and Incident Reporting

Need more information? Contact us on x3603.

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