08-16-2017, 10:39 PM
RECYCLING
Controlled substance removal
Managing unwanted/Expired controlled substances
Controlled substances that have expired or are no longer useful for your research must be disposed of through a reverse Distributor.
Environment and security (EH & S) took steps to reverse distributors to ensure that unwanted/expired controlled substances transported securely and completely destroyed in accordance with the requirements of the EPA'S recycling and DEA.
Contact us EH & S in [email protected] or 412-624-9505 for specific dates and additional information.
Unwanted/expired controlled substances Act Disposal Form (PDF)
Further information on controlled substances can be found at http://rcco.pitt.edu/ControlledDrugs.
Chemical Shift
University of Pittsburgh chemical redistribution Program provides faculty and staff with the ability to produce chemicals for free. This program is currently available for university laboratories, located on campus in Oakland. redeployment of the chemical programme can reduce costs for both purchase and disposal. Program stresses the commitment of the University to protect the environment by reducing the overall quantities of chemical wastes.
Chemical Redistribution programs: an overview (PDF)
Chemical Donation Form (PDF)
Chemical form of data collection (PDF)
Chemical Shift inventory (PDF)
Chemical Waste Disposal
When the material is of no further use, and waste management has been declared in conformity with the user, it shall be clearly marked as waste. correct disposal of chemical waste at the University of Pittsburgh is required to meet our strategic management and compliance requirements. the responsibility for the identification and handling of hazardous waste within the University is the responsibility of the person (s) who created the waste (generators). Department of the environment and securitywho provides technical guidance, assistance and information.
University of Pittsburgh is classified as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste and therefore the Pittsburgh Campus lab must remove all chemical waste within 90 days. The laboratory should not accumulate waste for more than 30 days before placing them in the University area of hazardous wastes operation. Should follow the standard procedures for handling the waste.
Chemical waste disposal Guide
Waste minimisation Tips
Chemical Hygiene Plan
2014 Recycling Schedule Chemical waste
Pittsburgh Campus chemical waste Pickup Schedule (PDF)
Biomedical Science Tower (BSTWR) (PDF)
Biomedical Science Tower 3 (BST3) (PDF)
Center for biotechnology (PDF)
Bridgeside Para 2 (PDF)
Scaife Hall (PDF)
Hillman Cancer Center (PDF)
Biological waste recycling
All biological, infectious and chemotherapeutic waste, which is generated at the University of Pittsburgh should be disinfected and disposed properly. No infectious waste are not allowed to leave the room or under the supervision of principal investigator without first disinfecting or sterilization, to ensure that they do not pose any harm to others or the environment.
As in other classifications of waste, responsibility for identifying and processing of biological waste at University lies next to the generator. the Department of the environment and security, which provides technical guidance, assistance and information as required for proper handling and disposal of these materials.
Biological waste Pickup Schedule
Infectious waste recycling (PDF)
Recycling of electronic equipment
Electronic waste of unwanted computers, monitors, televisions, audio equipment, printers, laptop computers, fax machines, telephones and other electronic equipment.
When it breaks down or becomes outdated electronic equipment, it must be properly positioned or repeated. This electronic equipment can contain heavy metals and other materials that may be hazardous to human health and the environment, including:
Host: computer monitors and televisions contain a cathode ray tube (CRT). CRT contains leaded glass and the largest source of lead, a toxic metal, with normal household waste.
Mercury: some electronic equipment contains recoverable amounts of mercury, a toxic metal.
Cadmium: rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries are the largest source of cadmium in household waste.