Chemical Waste Disposal Information
Chemical Waste Disposal Information
Chemical Waste
For chemical waste, it is very important to accurately determine whether the waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous.
Hazardous Waste:
Chemical Waste Disposal Guide for Laboratories
Hazardous Waste Characteristics & EPA Listed Wastes
Do you have a listed hazardous waste? Search this EPA Hazardous Waste link to determine if your waste is listed as a known hazardous waste.
Non-Hazardous Waste:
If you determine that the waste you have is Non-Hazardous, please read the Rowan University Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide for Laboratories. This guide will help you determine the appropriate disposal method for your Non-Hazardous chemicals.
Non-Hazardous Chemical Disposal Guide for Laboratories
If you have any questions related to the accumulation, labeling, storage or disposal of Chemical Waste, please contact Laboratory Safety at LabSafety@Rowan.edu or 856-256-5105.
Click here to submit a waste pickup request.
Additional Chemical Waste Information
Drain Disposal & Wastewater Restrictions
There are strict limitations on what is permitted to be poured into drains. Under no circumstance may a hazardous or regulated substance be disposed of via a laboratory drain. The following guide provides:
- A list of chemicals, substances, & conditions that are prohibited for sewer disposal by the EPA, NJDEP, and local authorities.
- A list of common non-hazardous chemicals that may be drain disposed.
Drain Disposal & Wastewater Guidelines
Contact Laboratory Safety at LabSafety@Rowan.edu for additional information or if there are any questions related to this information.
Chemical Compatibility and Waste Accumulation
Chemical Compatibility for Waste Accumulation Guide
This guide provides information on how to evaluate chemical wastes to determine if they are compatible for collection and storage in the same waste container. Information includes:
- Software Tools - CAMEO Chemicals Database of Hazardous Materials
- Safety Data Sheets Information
- Compatibility Warning Signs
- Reducing Waste Cost
- Chemical Reactive/Functional Groups
Chemical Waste Labels (Hazardous & Non-Hazardous)
Rowan University Hazardous Waste Label
Rowan University Non-Hazardous Waste Label
Pre-printed waste labels are available in bins outside our waste rooms located on the loading dock of the following buildings:
- Discovery Hall
- Engineering Hall
- Rowan Hall
- Science Hall
- SJTP
Waste labels at the Joint Health Sciences Center are located in Room 337.