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Author: "Medina, Javier"


Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:34:07 -0500
Reply-To: James Field <jmfield**At_Symbol_Here**EHS.UMASS.EDU>
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From: James Field <jmfield**At_Symbol_Here**EHS.UMASS.EDU>
Subject: Laboratory Debris
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200702021523072871.0F86**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU>

Stefan,
MADEP implemented the attached policy for solvent contaminated 
industrial wipes in 1994. We use this policy in a wide range of 
applications.We find it to be wise and prudent and as the regulators 
like to say is sufficiently protective of the environment.
 Go to the following link  
http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/laws/solwiper.htm
As we interpret this policy if we follow these guideline many items 
potentially contaminated are non hazardous.
Best of Luck
Jim

> From:       stefan.w**At_Symbol_Here**uconn.edu
>     Subject:     Laboratory Debris
>     Date:     February 1, 2007 9:46:25 AM EST
>
> Here at UConn we seem to attract the Regulatory agents that strive for
> the most stringent interpretations of what constitutes a hazardous
> waste.  My question for the LIST is how you manage laboratory debris,
> namely, tissues, paper towels and disposable gloves, that are part of
> routine lab activities, and NOT associated with spill clean-up
> activities.  (If they are involved with spill clean-up, we consider them
> hazardous waste.)
>
> For example, a KIMWIPE that a researcher uses to wipe a slide with a few
> drops of methanol;  how do you instruct the researcher to dispose of
> that wipe?
>
> I'll be very interested in your responses.....
>
> -Stefan Wawzyniecki, CIH, CHMM
>   NRCC  CHO
>

-- 
Jim Field
Hazardous Materials Control Manager
Environmental Health & Safety
303 Draper Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
phone (413)545-5122
fax (413)545-2600
e-mail jmfield**At_Symbol_Here**ehs.umass.edu

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