Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste

ECOS partners together with OARS to minimize the impact on the environment and safety of the community through the management, proper handling, and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with state and federal laws.

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Hazardous Chemical Waste

Hazardous Chemical Waste

Managing hazardous waste in laboratories requires training and knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Visit the OARS site to see our laboratory hazardous waste resources.

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Biological Waste

Biological Waste

Visit the OARS Biological Safety site for information about biological waste management.

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All Other Hazardous Waste

All Other Hazardous Waste

Northeastern’s Materials and Recycling team, in collaboration with other Facilities and campus staff, diverts specialty items from the waste stream

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Hazardous Waste Minimization

Protect the environment and decrease your exposure to the hazardous substance by minimizing the amount of hazardous waste being generated in teaching, research, and facility areas. The Waste minimization includes changing procedures, reducing scale, and substituting materials.

Hazardous Waste Resources

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EPA – Basics of Hazardous Waste

EPA – Basics of Hazardous Waste

The environmentally sound management of hazardous waste helps protect human health and the environment.

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Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations

Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations

Comprehensive regulations addressing the generation, storage, collection, transport, treatment, disposal, use, reuse, and recycling of hazardous waste in Massachusetts, including dredged material.

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City of Boston – Household Hazardous Waste

City of Boston – Household Hazardous Waste

The city of Boston provides a quick and efficient way to dispose of household hazardous waste for its residents.

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