SATELLITE ACCUMULATION WASTE
DEFINITION:
A satellite accumulation waste area is a designated waste collection
space in the immediate vicinity of a waste generator site on campus.
EXAMPLES:
- Fume hoods, cabinets or benches in laboratories
- Barrels for waste oil or hazardous waste collection
- Container area for waste contaminated rags or spill products
| Packaging Guidelines |
| If Storing: |
Then: |
| All materials |
- Only one container no greater than 55 gallons of a particular waste material may be stored in the same satellite area at a time.
- All container must be tightly closed.
- All containers must have The EH&S Office "Hazardous Waste" label (see sample) affixed and completed.
- Incompatible waste shall not be mixed.
- Incompatible waste in containers greater than one gallon shall not be stored near each other.
- A weekly verification of the condition of all satellite areas
shall be made at least weekly by the designated individual in charge.
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| If Discarding: |
Then: |
| All Materials |
- Complete all "Hazardous Waste" labels, insuring that all information has been filled in.
- Call xxxx
- Date the container when full. The container must be relocated to the Main Accumulation Area within 3 days of the full date.
- All packaging, handling and labeling requirements from Chemical Waste Section above must be observed.
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