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Waste Disposal Procedures - Cornell University
DATE REVIEWED: August 27, 2020 DATE UPDATED: August 25, 2020 CLASSIFICATION & LOCATION: Hazardous Waste T:\Documentation\EHS-Manual\ PAGE: 1 of 73 Waste Disposal Procedures (EHS Program Manual ) Overview Weill Cornell Medicine research, clinical, service, maintenance, and cleaning operations generate several types of Waste (chemical, biological, radioactive, universal, and recyclable). Waste must be adequately managed by personnel ( generators ) in their work areas prior to collection and/or Disposal . Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) has developed this Waste Disposal Program Manual to instruct generators in the proper management of chemical, biological, and universal wastes. The Office of Health Physics manages and provides guidance on the Disposal of radioactive wastes.
Following these guidelines will ensure the wastes are disposed safely and in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations within proper disposal locations where they cannot cause harm and injury to waste generators, others, or the environment. All waste must be disposed of according to the Waste Disposal Procedures.
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