Disposing Of hazardous Materials
Federal law strictly regulates disposal of most hazardous materials. Do not dispose of any hazardous material in the sewer, on the ground, or in the trash.
Identify who is responsible for collecting hazardous waste and treating it or preparing it for shipment to an approved hazardous waste disposal facility.
Waste products must be clearly labeled with the complete names of the contents, and they must be stored in nonleaking, safe containers.
By law, any facility is required to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated; therefore, follow these measures:
● Buy only the amounts of hazardous materials that can be used before the expiration date of the material.
● Use the hazardous material only for the purpose for which it is intended.
● Determine whether someone else has a legitimate use for the product and transfer any extra material to this person.
Questions
1. Who regulates the disposal of hazardous materials?
2. Is it approved to dump chemical liquids in the sewer?
3. Identify who is responsible in the workspace for disposing of hazardous materials.
4. When disposing of hazardous materials, what must be done?
5. How can the amount of hazardous waste be reduced?