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! WASTE REDUCTION POLICY

Prepared by Joey Couvillon, Tarani Duncan,! Kelsea Hundtoft and Mario Washington! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Purpose 2.0 Applicability 3.0 Policy! A. Waste Minimization and Diversion Plan! i. Move In/Move Out Day! ii. Sports Events! iii. Recycling Bins iv. Reducing Chemical Purchases! v. eWaste! B. Construction and Demolition Waste ! C. Hazardous Waste Management i. Hazardous Waste and Material Definitions! ii. Battery Recycling and Disposing iii. Hazardous Waste Training Program! iv. Chemical Hazardous Waste List v. Hazardous Waste Management Plan vi. Environmental Preferable Purchasing Plan 4.0 Procedures 5.0 References

! 1.0 PURPOSE !

Instituting a Waste Reduction Policy is a matter of safety, stability and sustainability. Implementing a waste reduction policy formalizes the ultimate goal of campus efficiency. It facilitates compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, outlines the structure for effective management of the program, and aids the university with seamless implementation. Nationally, efforts of similar waste reduction programs are reflected positively in the bottom line of universities that have chosen to implement them. Waste reduction efforts can give institutions of higher education a much-needed edge in championing through nationwide budget cuts. ! ! ! ! 2.0 APPLICABILITY This policy and the subsequent procedures should apply to any unit or individual responsible for generation and handling of wastes on any property owned by the University of New Orleans.

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3.0.A WASTE MINIMIZATION AND DIVERSION PLAN (OP22&23)! 3.0.A.i. MOVE IN/MOVE OUT DAY !

More than any other campus-sponsored events, move in and move out days produce the greatest amount of waste, meaning a few steps taken by The University of New Orleans during this time can significantly reduce or responsibly divert a substantial amount of campus waste. ! ! ! 1. Partner with local charity to provide recycling opportunities for resident students in the ! weeks leading up to move out day. A similar program at FSU titled Chuck It for ! Charity diverted 12,000 pounds of materials from the landfill in 2010. ! 2. Create a brochure containing recycling information for new residents. The brochure ! should contain a map of recycling drop off points. ! 3. Provide clearly marked recycling bins during these events. ! 3.0.A.ii SPORTS EVENTS! In order to reduce the volume of waste ! during sporting events at the University! of New Orleans, steps can be taken to ! promote sustainable and efficient ! operations of game day festivities.! 1. Work with RTA to encourage easy! public transportation use to the game.! 2. Work on developing sustainable ! strategies with game day vendors.! 3. Provide recycling bins for tailgaters.! 4. Buy tailgating supplies in bulk.! ! 3.0.A.iii RECYCLING PROGRAM! In order to reduce the volume of waste at the University of New Orleans, a very! basic recycling program has been developed in order to encourage proper disposal of ! recyclables throughout campus. ! 1. Provide recycling bins and receptacles outdoors, at dining facilities, at residential ! facilities, departments, schools colleges, laboratories, and offices.! 2. The recycling materials collected will include paper and paper products, aluminum cans,! and plastics.! 3. Provide ongoing training and education to faculty, staff, and students about the recycling! program.! 4. Collect and review recycling operational data and carbon footprint.! 5. Make the program cost-efficient and self-supporting.! PROCEDURES! 1. Develop the University of New Orleans Campus Sustainability Task Force and a page! on the University of New Orleans website. ! 2. On a quarterly basis, the Campus Sustainability Task Force will review public areas ! where recycling bins are available and add bins at least in each building and on each ! floor in residence halls.! 3. Create a link wherein administrative offices can request additional bins for their offices ! and suites.! 4. On a monthly basis, Republic Services will provide the Campus Sustainability Task! Force with statistics of material recycled in the previous month. At a minimum, these! statistics will be published on the Campus Sustainability website. ! 5. Information about acceptable recyclable materials as well as comprehensive guidelines! will be posted on the Campus Sustainability website.! 6. Departments should contact Republic Services to report recycling bins that have not! been emptied at 337-232-5730.! 7. Departments may contact the Campus Sustainability Task Force to provide recycling! education to their employees. ! 8. Recycling education will be provided during New Hire Orientations and New Student!

Orientations. New Student Orientations will have an emphasis on Move In/Move Out ! Day protocol. 3.0.A.iv REDUCING CHEMICAL PURCHASES! In order to reduce the volume of hazardous chemicals at the University of New! Orleans, an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Plan has been developed and is ! contained in Section 3.0.D.vi. 3.0.A.v eWASTE! In support of the University of New Orleans Waste Reduction Policy, this plan adopts ! Electronic Products and Acquisition Technology (EPEAT) standards for the acquisition! and disposal of electronic equipment to attain these objectives:! ! a. Prevent hazardous materials from entering the waste stream.! b. Consider the end-of-life cost in the overall costs of electronic equipment acquisition.! c. Maximize re-utilization of all universal waste and materials contained or used in ! electronic equipment.! d. Refurbish existing electronic equipment for reuse with minimal consumption of energy.! e. Prevent release of sensitive or protected information. ! This plan defines all surplus and excess electronic equipment as e-waste and directs ! campus agencies to return the e-waste to any manufacturer or vendor meeting criteria for! disposal of hardware and data.! ! DEFINITIONS!

Authorized E-Waste Vendor/Manufacturer: A state contracted vendor for the disposal of! e-waste that provides certificates of destruction and meets disposal criteria set forth in this! policy. ! Authorized Supplier: A supplier with a price agreement or contract awarded by Louisiana ! State Procurement Office to sell appropriate IT goods to state agencies and local ! governments. ! Campus Agency: Every campus employee, board, commission, department, institution, ! branch or agency of the University of New Orleans. ! Campus Procurement Office (CPO): The campus program responsible for developing! contracts and price agreements for the e-waste disposal and IT equipment purchases with ! Authorized Suppliers. This program is responsible for the management and facilitation of ! the manufacturers Buy Back/Take Back Program. ! Certificate of Destruction: A document from any manufacturer or vendor that all! existing operating system software, information, or formatting was irretrievably destroyed! following the approved sanitization methods in the US Defense Security Service Clearing! and Sanitization Matrix.! Disposal Criteria for E-Waste: ! 1. Data/Information- Complete removal and absolute destruction of all data, information, ! operating system software, firmware or non-writeable read-only media and formatting to US ! Defense Security Service Clearing standards.!

2. Hardware- Third-tier accountability that:! a) All hazardous material safely transferred for re-use or to an EPA-approved ! hazardous waste site! b) All materials re-used in existing or elemental form! c) No hazardous materials deposited in any landfill! d) No transfer of hardware or components to another country without disassembly ! or de-manufacture.! Electronic Waste (E-Waste):! 1. Excess or surplus, obsolete or non-working electronic equipment including, but ! not limited to information Technology equipment, televisions, copiers, ! facsimile machines, oscilloscopes, telephones, radios and electronic test ! equipment. ! 2. Other equipment that is primarily made of circuit boards, and or CRT monitors, ! plasma monitors and liquid crystal displays. ! End-of-Life (EOL) Management: design, acquisition, shipping, configuration and ! programming standards that maximizes safe re-use of all materials, at the lowest cost and ! energy consumption. ! EPEAT: a procurement tool to help institutionalize purchasers evaluate, compare and select ! desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on environmental attributes.! EPEAT provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of ! products. EPEAT also provides an opportunity for manufacturers to secure market ! recognition efforts to reducte the environmental impact of their products. ! Excess or Surplus IT Equipment: Equipment no longer needed by a campus department.! All Green Recycling LLC: A qualified e- waste recycler that does not yet have a state price ! agreement. ! Manufacturers Buy Back/Take Back Program: usually offered as a green or an ! environmentally preferred purchase item within state price agreements. The manufacturer! must certify the sustainable disposal of all returned components and the destruction of all ! data to Defense Security Service standards. Manufacturers must supply a Manufacturers! Disposal Receipt and a Certificate of Destruction to the campus department using these! provisions. ! Manufacturers Disposal Receipt (MDR): documentation for the transfer of e-waste from a ! campus department to an Authorized Supplier. ! Obsolete IT Equipment:! 1. IT equipment that no longer supports software used by the department! 2. Is not interoperable with other required IT equipment! 3. Is not cost effective to make interoperable with other required IT equipment used by the ! department. ! Property Disposition Request (PDR): The form used to transfer personal property! ownership from one agency to another. State agencies also use PDRs to identify excess ! personal property for surplus disposal. A management representative must sign all PDRs in ! addition to the employee who completed the form.! State Surplus Property, State Services Division, Department of Administration (DOA):! The state program responsible for policy guiding the disposal of excess and surplus ! property. The program operates the Property Distribution Center for the purpose of! receiving excess and surplus state property and disposing of the property including e-waste.! GUIDELINES: Campus agencies will acquire, identify, and manage all IT equipment to! maximize investments and opportunities to plan for end of life management. ! Campus agencies will use the following options to transfer ownership of all! e-waste. ! I. OPTION 1 - VENDOR OR MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK/TAKE-BACK PROGRAM! Campus agencies may return e-waste to a manufacturer or vendor with a current state or ! campus price agreement that contains Buy-Back or Take-Back provisions.! II. OPTION II - DOA SURPLUS PROPERTY E-WASTE REFURBISHING &!

RECYCLING PROGRAM! If Option 1 is not used, campus agencies will transfer all e-waste directly to DOA Surplus or! the states contracted e-waste disposal agency under existing procedures for disposal of ! surplus property. For questions, contact Roy Robertson in the University of New Orleans! Property Management Department. ! 3.0.B CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DIVERSION (OP24)! A significant proportion of waste diversion is construction and demolition waste, which is highly variable on a year-to-year basis. Construction and demolition materials comprise an estimated 25-30% of US solid waste annually, but the current recycling rate for construction and demolition waste is 20-30 percent. Project-based studies by the USGBC indicate that a diversion rate of more than 70 percent is a reasonable goal.! ! A construction and demolition (C&D) diversion program requires building and demolition contractors to reuse and recycle a pre-determined percentage of their waste rather than disposing of it in landfills. By issuing a construction and demolition (C&D) ordinance,Universities gain the authority to enforce waste diversion requirements. The following are common measures typically included in a C&D Diversion Ordinance: 1. Issuance of project permits tied to ordinance requirements! 2. Requirement of a waste management plan to be completed prior to the start of construction ! or demolition. 3. Proof of compliance with weight tickets and diversion facility receipts 4. A deposit that is proportional to project size (by sq ft or weight) to be returned upon proof ! of compliance. 5. Field inspections of on-site practices

! PROCEDURE: Most of the effort required will be centered around enforcing any new regulations and
educating contractors on how to comply. Enforcement is made easier by incorporating the diversion requirements into existing permitting procedures, but industry buy-in is crucial for achieving desired results and creating stable material markets.! !

! ! BENEFITS

1. Reduces environmental impacts from the extraction, transportation and distribution of raw! materials. 2. Extends the life expectancy of regional landfills! 3. Reduces overall energy costs 4. Creates new jobs associated with the recycling industry 5. Saves contractors money by reusing and recycling materials that would normally be thrown ! away.! GOAL In order to avoid risks that are implicit in attempting to divert construction and ! demolition waste, we plan on setting an easily attainable diversion rate of 15% which! leaves plenty of room to enable cost-effective implementation of this practice. ! 3.0.C HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (OP25)! This policy is designed to ensure that every effort is made to minimize the generation of hazardous waste and that all hazardous waste is properly managed and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 3.0.C.i HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MATERIAL DEFINITION! Hazardous wastes that can be handled as universal waste include batteries, pesticides, mercury containing devices, lamps, cathode ray tubes, and antifreeze. Batteries There are many types of batteries with various chemical compositions. They can be of

varying shapes, sizes, and styles: cylindrical, rectangular, flat cells, button cells, lantern, nine volt, and battery packs are all common. The battery chemistry is what determines its regulatory status. Batteries regulated as universal waste have one of the following chemistries: lead acid, nickel cadmium, silver, mercury, or lithium. Zinc carbon and zinc chloride batteries are not universal waste and can be disposed through recycling or via the solid municipal waste stream. However, automotive lead acid batteries must be handled as universal waste or as spent lead acid batteries as stated under Louisiana State Law RS 30:2419. Pesticides Pesticides are defined by the Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides under the aegis of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Mercury Containing Devices Thermostats, thermometers, manometers, barometers, sphygmotonometers, relays, and switches are all devices that can contain mercury. These devices can be managed under the universal waste rule provided they are intact. Lamps A lamp, or the bulb or tube portion in an electrical lighting device, contains a small amount of mercury. Small amounts of cadmium can also be present is some types of lamps. For these reasons, they must be managed as universal waste. As with batteries, there are several shapes, sizes, and styles of lamps available. Small compact, U-tubes, circline, four foot straight, eight foot straight, and standard light bulb shapes are all very common. Lamps regulated as universal waste can be fluorescent, high intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) are the video display portion of a computer monitor or television set. CRTs contain a significant amount of lead. For examples, a 27-inch CRT-type television contains about 8 pounds of lead. The presence of lead requires that CRTs be managed as universal waste. This waste stream is now being managed by_______. Please contact _____ at _____ for information regarding disposal. Waste Antifreeze Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are the common constituents of antifreeze. Neither of these is regulated as a hazardous waste if not used in an automotive application. During automotive use, antifreeze chemically breaks down and becomes acidic, corroding the engines cooling system. This corrosion causes the antifreeze to become contaminated with lead particles. Additionally, the antifreeze may become contaminated with gasoline.! Universal Waste Handler Status The first step in management of universal waste is to determine the handler classification. Handler classification is based on the total amount of all of the universal waste that is accumulated. The three classifications for handling universal waste are small quantity handler, large quantity handler, and very large quantity handler. A small quantity handler accumulates less than 5,000 kilograms (11,000 pounds) of universal waste on site at any time; A large quantity handler accumulates more than 5,000 kilograms (11,000 pounds) but less than 20,000 kilograms (44,000 pounds) of universal waste on site at any time, and A very large quantity handler accumulates 20,000 kilograms (44,000 pounds) or more of universal waste on site at any time. The University of New Orleans is a ______ quantity handler of universal waste.

3.0.C.ii BATTERY RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL

I. Alkaline Batteries! Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal solid waste. Due to concerns about mercury in the municipal solid waste stream, battery manufacturers eliminated all of the added mercury from alkaline

batteries since the early 1990s. Alkaline batteries are composed primarily of common metals steel, zinc and manganese and do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal. It is important not to dispose of large amounts of alkaline batteries in a group. Used batteries are often not completely "dead." Grouping used batteries together can bring these "live" batteries into contact with one another, creating safety risks.

II. Lead Acid Batteries! It is illegal to landfill lead acid batteries or dispose of them in an incinerator. Upwards of 97% of a lead acid battery is recyclable. Batteries can be left at the place of purchase without cost. If dropping off a battery without purchasing a new one, an individual retailer is permitted to charge up to $3. This method should only be used when doing business with a reputable business. It is vital to ask where their used batteries are stored and which recycler they use. Due to cost considerations, we do not recommend using the state agency hazardous waste contract to dispose of lead acid batteries. !
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III. Button Batteries! Although they contain lower levels of hazardous materials than in the past, button batteries still contain small amounts of mercury. The batteries should be recycled through the state's hazardous waste disposal contractor. ! ! IV. Rechargeable Battery! For disposal of Rechargeable Batteries, we recommend contacting The Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (1-800-822-8837). Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation is a non-profit, public service organization created to promote the recycling of Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries. ! ! PESTICIDES! I. Restricted Spray Zones Around School Property! Pesticides move off the target site when they are sprayed, whether inside or outside. When sprayed outside pesticides drift on to nearby property resulting in off target residues. Buffer zones can eliminate exposure from spray drift on to school property. As a result, states require buffer zones around schools. In order to adequately protect against drift, buffer zones should, at a minimum, be established in a 2 mile radius around the schools property. Aerial applications should have a larger buffer zone, at least 3 miles encircling the school. Buffer zones should be in effect at all times of the day. It is especially important for spray restrictions to be in place during commuting times and while students and employees are on school grounds. STATE INFORMATION! Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides, section 149(B), restricts commercial aerial applications within 1,000 feet of any school grounds during normal school hours, with the exception of aerial mosquito control applications. Schools include, public or private, day or residential, and elementary to secondary schools. II. POSTING NOTIFICATION SIGNS FOR INDOOR PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS Overview! States use different approaches in providing school pesticide use information to parents, students and staff. Some forms include the posting of notification signs and/or the distribution of notices directly to the affected population. Posted notification signs warn those in the school when and where pesticides have been or are being applied. This is a vehicle for basic right-to-know if the posting occurs in an area where it is easily seen by parents, students and staff. It is important to post signs for indoor pesticide applications

because of the extensive period of time students and school employees spend at school. Signs posted prior to commencement of the pesticide application, not after, are more protective. The prior notification system effectively enables people to take precautionary action. Because of the residues left behind after an application, signs should remain posted for at least 72 hours. It takes time for pesticides to start breaking down and some pesticide residues can least for weeks. Signs should also be posted at all main entrances of the building and the specific area sprayed, on the main bulletin board, and, for more comprehensive notification, in the school newspaper or on the daily announcements. Posted signs should state when and where a pesticide is applied, the name of the pesticide applied and how to get further information, such as a copy of the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and the product(s) label. ! STATE INFORMATION! The state of Louisiana has no statewide requirements regarding posting signs for indoor school pesticide applications. III. POSTING NOTIFICATION SIGNS FOR OUTDOOR PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS Overview! For a wider range of protection, states should require posting pesticide notification signs for outdoor pesticide applications as well. Students who play sports or people continually on the lawns represent a high risk when applications occur on school property. Dermal exposure can occur when a football player gets tackled, a soccer player slides to make a block or a student sits on the grass to eat lunch or watch a game. Inhalation exposure can occur when a player breathes in kicked up dust and dirt and pesticide residues. Even spectators at a game or passersby face inhalation exposure to pesticides that volatilize or vaporize off the treated area. STATE INFORMATION! The state of Louisiana has no statewide requirements regarding posting signs for outdoor school pesticide applications. IV. PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE Overview! Written notification of pesticide use is a good way to make sure that all students and staff are aware and warned of pesticide use in the schools. Limited notification-based registries is a less effective means of notifying people and does not qualify as right-to-know because of its limited scope. Requiring that individuals place themselves on registries, sometimes only with a doctors letter, afford only those who already know about toxic exposure the opportunity to be informed about pesticide use in the school. Prior notification should be 72 hours in advance to make sure the information has been received, to get further information regarding the pesticide and to make arrangements to avoid the exposure, if necessary. Notification should include the name of the pesticide(s), a summary of the adverse health effects listed on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and label, the day and time, and area of the application and how to obtain a copy of the MSDS and label. STATE INFORMATION! Louisiana State Pesticide Law, section 3389 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, requires all schools to maintain a pesticide sensitive student registry. Schools include public or private, day or residential, and elementary to secondary schools. Parents must submit in writing their request to be pre-notified and can be placed on a parent registry. Medical verification of a students sensitivity is also required.

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V. PROHIBITIONS ON USE Overview! Limiting when and what pesticides are applied in and around schools is important to the reduction of

pesticide exposure. Pesticides should never be applied when students or employees are in the area or may be in the area within 24 hours of the application. In reality, certain types of pesticides, such as carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, reproductive toxins, developmental toxins, neurotoxins, persistent compounds and substances, bioaccumulative compounds and substances, toxicity category 1 acutely toxic pesticides and ground water contaminants should not be used around children. STATE INFORMATION! Louisiana Pesticide Law, section 3384 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, states that restricted use pesticides applications are not allowed if students will be within the school or on the schools grounds for normal school activities for at least 8 hours after the application occurs. Schools include public or private, day or residential, and elementary to secondary schools. VI. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Overview! A good integrated pest management (IPM) program can eliminate the unnecessary application of synthetic, volatile pesticides in schools. The main elements of a good IPM program include: 1) monitoring to establish whether there is a pest problem, 2) identifying the causes of the pest problem, 3) addressing the cause by changing conditions to prevent problems, 4) utilizing pest suppression techniques, if necessary, that are based on mechanical and biological controls and 5) only after nontoxic alternatives have been tried and exhausted, use the least toxic pesticide. An IPM policy should include a written policy guide and a prohibited and acceptable materials list. Material that could be considered after using other methods include boric acid and disodium octoborate tetrahydrate, silica gels, diatomaceous earth, insect growth regulators, insect and rodent baits in tamper resistant containers or for crack and crevice placement only, microbe-based insecticides, botanical insecticides (not including synthetic pyrethriods) without toxic synergists, and biological (living) control agents. STATE INFORMATION! Louisiana Pesticide Law, section 3382-3388 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, discusses primary and secondary school pesticide safety by encouraging least toxic alternatives to pesticides. The law does not define IPM directly. Instead, least toxic method is the integral part of an integrated pest management plan that may include pest control other than the application of pesticides (LA. REV. STAT. 3385 (1996)) and goes on to discuss the main points of an IPM program. Schools are encouraged to adopt the least toxic method of pest control. Section 3386 of the law states that pest management at schools must be done by a trained IPM applicator. Annually, each school authority is to develop and submit a plan on how IPM will be implemented for school structures and property. This plan, as well as a written record of all restricted use pesticides used, is available to the public. !

! 3.0.C.iii HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING PROGRAM!

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The University of New Orleans currently requires that all lab and stockroom personnel take a special course in safety, including hazardous waste storage, handling and disposal. All department personnel must also attend regularly scheduled periodic safety meetings with varying topics, including hazardous waste storage, handling and disposal. For more information, contact Henry Hauck.

3.0.C.iv CHEMICAL HAZARDOUS WASTE LIST! Under Act 449 of the 1979 Louisiana State Legislature, there are two categories of hazardous waste: ! Category I--Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste from non-specific sources Hazardous waste from specific sources Discarded commercial chemical products, off specification Species, containers, and spill residues

Category II--Hazardous Waste Ignitable waste Corrosive waste Reactive waste Toxic waste A chemical/material at University of New Orleans is not a hazardous waste until an individual in charge of Hazardous Waste identification, i.e., instructor, researcher, engineer, technician, etc., declares it as such. Once declared a hazardous waste, the chemical/material then enters the University Hazardous Waste Program (3.0.D.v). ! 3.0.C.v HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN! The custody and disposition of waste materials obtained or produced by, for and/or resulting from experiments, research or purchase is the responsibility of the University employee and his/her organizational unit so preoccupied. This responsibility includes routine lab cleanouts and disposal of unknown substances. The organizational unit budget, under which such material is obtained or produced, may be required to fund the analysis of unknown materials which can not be identified by proper or generic name for safe disposal. ! University of New Orleans is covered by the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Hazardous Waste Regulations mandated by ACT 449 of the 1979 Legislature. The Federal Act also serves as the State's response to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The rules and regulations of the Act apply to owners or operators of all facilities that generate, transport, treat, and store or dispose of hazardous waste. As a generator, University of New Orleans has exercised an available option to dispose of hazardous waste through the use of an approved certified hazardous waste disposal agent, as opposed to constructing facilities that would enable it to store, treat, landfill, or incinerate hazardous waste. Even though the University has opted to use an approved certified disposal agents (Stericycle and Veolia), the liability belongs to the University under the "cradle to grave" concept. It is, therefore, imperative that the University Hazardous Waste Program be followed as closely as possible to avoid future liabilities, as others might share such liabilities. ! The essence of the program is to safely containerize, label, and move the waste to the Hazardous Waste Building where it is received, separated, packed, manifested, and shipped by the transporter/disposer of the licensed disposal site. 1. CONTAINERIZATION: All hazardous waste shall be placed in appropriate glass containers, acid bottles, or 5, 35, or 55 gallon drums in such condition as to be safely moved by mechanical means. Chemicals may be delivered in the original container as long as the container is in good condition. Needles and other sharps shall be put in appropriate containers. All containers shall have strong, properly fitting tops/lids in good condition. If the need for over packing of 35 or 55-gallon drums is suspected (rusted, bent, gashed drums, etc.), contact the Safety Office in advance of the announced collection date. 2. COMPATIBLE LIQUID WASTES: Usually upon determination of the

instructor, supervisor, researcher, technician, engineer, etc., in charge, those wastes can be safely mixed/blended; the number of bottles/other containers can be reduced, thereby making disposal more efficient and economical. 3. LABELING: All hazardous waste containers shall be properly labeled. The label shall have the name of the chemical/waste written out in block letters. If waste is mixed/blended, each component and approximate percentage must be indicated. The amount of waste in the container shall be shown in terms of grams, pounds, ounces, milliliters, pints, liters, gallons, feet, etc. Further, it shall be indicated whether the waste is a liquid, solid, or gas, and whether it is toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, or any combination thereof. It is to be labeled HAZARDOUS WASTE. It is to be dated. 4. UNKNOWN CHEMICAL WASTE: The University of New Orleans ! Environment Health and Safety Office cannot accept chemicals, liquids, ! or mixtures of chemicals unless all components are known. The same is ! true for experimental compounds/chemicals, even though such materials have ! been assigned an experimental number by the manufacturer. Experimental ! components/chemicals must be returned to the manufacturer or owner. Analytical ! test for unknowns are quite expensive and the cost must be borne by the user. 5. SPECIAL PROBLEMS: Federal regulations prohibit burning or land filling mercury unless it is properly treated. Mercury shall only be accepted either as a liquid (properly containerized) or amalgamated with sulfur or an acceptable commercial product. Mercury-contaminated material such as thermometers, manometers, etc., shall be as free of mercury as possible. Presently, dioxin in any form (including 2,4,5,T) cannot be disposed of, nor can picric acid. In the event either of the above is discovered, contact the Safety Office. 6. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS: Cylinders to be disposed of shall be returned to the vendor.

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55 Gallon Drum: Open Head for Solids, and Closed Head for liquids. Flask: with appropriate stopper for bench work Jar or Bottle: Plastic or Glass Box for small containers filled with Homogeneous chemicals/compounds. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION Development, Preparedness, and Response Rules (Act 435 of the 1985 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session) The purpose of the Act is to insure that the hazards of all chemicals produced, imported, consumed, applied, transported, stored, or emitted in Louisiana are communicated to appropriate emergency response organizations, local information repositories, and to the general public upon request. This communication system shall be intended to provide information to medical personnel for emergency medical diagnoses, to develop a database which will facilitate research into possible chronic health risks which may appear as the result of the presence of hazardous materials, and to allow the State Police to coordinate hazardous material emergency response. This program as set forth does not conflict with the U.S. Department of Labor's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Inasmuch as The University of New Orleans is included as an entity required to report under the ACT, the Environmental Health and Safety Office is the local agency chosen to report to the State Police those hazardous materials located on campus by waste stream number/generic description, physical state, and weight. To this end, campus should prepare an annual report for submission to the State Police. To provide further protection for The University of New Orleans in the event of large hazardous material spills, releases, or emissions, Campus Safety has submitted emergency plans and has participated in emergency planning with the City/Parish Department of Emergency Management. ! No chemical waste shall be disposed of down drains, in the trash, by evaporation or through any other wastestream. It is the responsibility of the generator to insure that waste accumulation areas are maintained in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Waste, accumulated in areas classified as Satellite or Central Accumulation Points, must be identified with the appropriate, properly completed, hazardous waste label and logged. Biannual "clean-outs" of all chemical stock storage areas will be performed to ensure that excessive chemical substances, that an environmental enforcement agency considers unmanaged, will not be accumulated. Laboratory, studio and stockroom personnel will ensure that chemicals are segregated so that incompatible substances do not accidentally come in contact with one another when collecting hazardous waste for disposal. ! ! 3.0.C.vi ENVIRONMENTAL PREFERABLE PURCHASING! The Environmental Preferable Purchasing Program has been developed by the EPA. It is based on documents that describe requirements for federal purchasers.! ! 1. Environment + Price + Performance = EPP: Include environmental considerations as part of ! normal purchasing process.! 2. Pollution Prevention: Emphasize pollution prevention as part of the purchasing process.! 3. Life Cycle Perspective/Multiple Attributes: Examine multiple environmental attributes! throughout the product and services life cycle.! 4. Comparison of Environmental Impacts: Compare environmental impacts when selecting ! products and services. ! 5. Environmental Performance Information: Collect accurate and meaningful information about ! environmental performance of products and services. ! ! ! More information can be found on the EPAs website:! http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/guidance/index.htm 4.0 PROCEDURES Procedures have been developed utilizing the applicable state and federal standards as presented in US 40 CFR 262 and 265 and LA Chapter 23 of Subtitle II of Title 30,R.S. 30:2571 through 25882. Details of these procedures are listed in section 3.0. 5.0 REFERENCES ! Beyond Pesticides (www.beyondpesticides.org)! Louisiana State Legislature

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (http://www.ldaf.louisiana.gov/)! Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (Chapter 23 of Subtitle II of Title 30,R.S. 30:2571 through 2588) Environmental Protection Agency (40 CFR Parts 260 through 268, 270, 273 and 279) Oregon Department of Administrative Services: Sustainable Acquisition and Disposal of Electronic! Equipment! Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C.A. Sec 6901 et. seq.) Southeastern Louisiana University Office of Risk Management: Hazardous Waste Management Plan! Sustainable Cities Institute: Construction Waste Diversion! Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C.A. 2601 et. seq.) Policy A&F-005 ! The University of Houston Recycling Policy

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