Environmental Services
Wastes Requiring Special Containers
Sharps/ Glass:
Contaminated Sharps (e.g., Needles, Syringes, Razor Blades, Scalpels, and Scalpel Blades), in addition
to other packaging and labeling requirements, must be placed in puncture-proof, screw-top containers (no
cardboard boxes, plastic or biohazard bags). Biologically infectious sharps must be rendered noninfectious
(see section VII) prior to submittal of the Hazardous Material/Waste Tag. These materials are then
handled through the Hazardous Material/Waste program.
Non-Contaminated Sharps (e.g., Needles, Syringes, Razor Blades, Scalpels, and Scalpel Blades), must also
be packaged as described for contaminated sharps and handled through the Hazardous Material/Waste
program.
Glass - including All Broken Glass:
If Contaminated with radioactive material
· STOP and contact Health Physics at 492-6523
If Contaminated with biologically infectious material (see details in section VII)
· place glass in autoclave bag and render noninfectious by autoclaving or chemical disinfection.
· place autoclave bag in special containers marked "Certified Non-Biohazardous Materials" which have
been placed in autoclave areas
· Facilities Management will pickup these containers every Wednesday and dispose of their contents
Glass - If Contaminated with acutely hazardous material (EPA "P Listed" Waste)
· remove cap
· remove label or obliterate and mark "Empty" or "MT"
· triple-rinse empty bottles with the appropriate solvent - the rinse accumulated must be collected and
marked as hazardous waste.
· place glass directly in a dumpster or in a contained “boxed” glass receptacle - Do Not Place Glass In
Trash Cans
· Tape close “BOXED” glass and mark as “Trash” and place in trash dumpster at loading dock or next to
trash can in laboratories – do not place in hallways.
· questions: contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-1215
Glass - If Contaminated with chemicals other than acutely hazardous/EPA "P Listed" Waste
· remove cap
· remove label or obliterate and mark "Empty" or "MT"
· place glass directly in a dumpster or in a contained “boxed” glass receptacle - Do Not Place Glass In
Trash Cans
· tape close “BOXED” glass and mark as “Trash” and place in trash dumpster at loading dock or next to
trash can in laboratories – do not place in hallways.
· contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-1215
If Non-Contaminated Glass:
· remove cap
· remove label or obliterate and mark "Empty" or "MT"
· place glass directly in a dumpster or in a contained “boxed” glass receptacle - Do Not Place Glass In
Trash Cans
· tape close “BOXED” glass and mark as “Trash” and place in trash dumpster at loading dock or next to
trash can in laboratories – do not place in hallways.
· contact Hazardous Material/Waste Program for assistance at 492-1215
Environmental Services
Safety Topic for Month:
Topic: Proper Disposal of Glass items or potential
sharps.
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Spvr: Dominic Bellacosa