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 Introduction
Excellence in research and education is of primary importance at Michigan State University. In support of this activity, the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (ORCBS) provides for disposal of hazardous chemical waste, radioactive waste, and, together with University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), certain biohazardous waste. This document contains updated university procedures for safe handling and packaging of such wastes.
The enclosed procedures are necessary to comply with rules from the regulatory agencies governing hazardous materials. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulate disposal of chemical wastes in a cradle-to-grave fashion. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates the disposal of radioactive material. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) governs transportation, labeling and packaging of hazardous substances while the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) serves to ensure the safety and health of employees who handle such materials. The Michigan Medical Waste Regulatory Act governs medical waste as part of biohazardous waste.
Our goal is to provide for the disposal of hazardous wastes in a safe, efficient, and ecologically sound manner. We need your cooperation to meet this goal. Please abide by the guidelines set forth in this document and comply with the applicable regulatory requirements for the waste that you generate. Call the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (355-0153) for questions about radioactive, chemical, and biohazardous waste disposal or University Laboratory Animal Resources (353-5064) for questions regarding pathological waste disposal.
Finally, if you handle any potentially hazardous materials, know the hazards and how to protect yourself from them. Companion documents detailing regulatory requirements, risks, handling precautions and other safety related information are listed below.
Hazardous
Waste Defined
Waste
Disposal Guide Table of Contents
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