Working With Hazardous Waste

Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Waste Collection Dates
Definitions for Types of Waste
Hazardous Waste Labels
Waste Tracking Log

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
January	25th*	27th^ (Friday due to Holiday)
February	8th, 22nd*	9th , 23rd^
March	7th, 21st*	8th , 22nd^
April	4th, 18th*	5th , 19th^
May	2nd , 16th*, 30th	3rd , 17th, 31st^
June	13th, 27th*	14th^, 28th
July	11th*, 25th	12th^, 26th
August	8th*, 22nd	9th^, 23rd
September	5th*, 19th	6th^, 20th
October	3rd* , 17th, 31st	4th^, 18th
November	14th, 28th*	1st^, 15th, 29th^
December	12th*	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 Waste	Definition	Examples
Halogenated Solvent	Waste that consists of hydrocarbons that have halogen atoms (i.e. F, Cl, Br, I) bonded to them.	Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) and chloroform.
Non-halogenated Solvent	Waste 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?
How do you order hazardous waste labels?
Who can order hazardous waste labels?
What if I need a hazardous waste label that is not listed?

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 Waste	Halogenated Waste
Biological Waste	Non-halogenated Waste
Radiation Waste	Aqueous Acidic Waste
Cytotoxic Waste	Aqueous Alkaline Waste

How do you order hazardous waste labels

To order hazardous waste labels follow the steps below:

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;
Complete a 'Print and Distribution Services Requisition Form' and the 'Hazardous Waste Label Order Form';
Email the two completed forms to your authorised hazardous waste contact for approval;
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.