Hazardous waste containers at Purdue are stored in satellite accumulation areas (SAA). SAAs are used to manage waste in laboratories and shops because it provides safe and effective means to ...

Laser-welded glass containers are suitable for the safe storage of hazardous materials. Photo: LZH. With the growing adoption of electric vehicles, the volume of battery materials and industrial waste ...

Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

Chemical safety does not end when OSHA training concludes. Employees still make decisions every day about storage, handling, and disposal that influence workplace safety. Building a stronger culture ...

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...

Summer is a great time to get out in the garden and sort through your shed and other outdoor storage. However, when throwing away old chemicals like weed killers and pest deterrents, there are a few ...