Hazardous Waste Management
Both the U.S. EPA and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control regulate the disposal of chemical wastes. In South Carolina, the State regulations closely parallel the Federal ones.
In South Carolina, people who generate hazardous wastes (“Generators”) are required to have training. Hazardous Waste training is available here: Hazardous Waste Management Training
Many chemicals, chemical mixtures, solvents, and solvent mixtures are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Under RCRA, a chemical can either be listed, where it is mentioned by name in the regulation, or characteristic. RCRA characteristics include flammability, reactivity (including containing cyanide and sulfides), corrosivity, and toxicity.
Chemical wastes are also regulated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Clean-up, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which prohibits disposal of any material into the environment which is harmful to the environment. Both the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act regulate emissions in to air and water.
The P and U listed RCRA Hazardous Wastes appendix. MS Word
For pickup of hazardous items please use the appropriate form: Hazardous Waste Biohazardous Waste
CHEMICAL/HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE
Proper chemical storage is required to minimize the hazards associated
with leaks, spills, and accidental mixing of incompatible chemicals.
Please follow the link below for the General Chemical Storage
Guidelines:
Hazardous Waste Management Manual
HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER LABELS ( MS Word format for Avery label #5163)
Satellite Accumulation Inspection Procedure
Disposal of Controlled Drugs (DEA) and disposal of Pharmaceuticals at Clemson University Main Campus
Contact the Hazardous Waste Officer for assistance in classifying and disposing of your wastes, or any questions you may have.