What is a non-RCRA non-hazardous waste?
These are such things as paper towel, uncontaminated gloves, or anything that is not defined as RCRA to be hazardous waste, and is not a hazardous chemical. These wastes are put into municipal waste containers. Back To FAQ List • How do we label waste that is non-RCRA hazardous waste? Non-RCRA hazardous wastes should be labeled as such. In order to ensure that inspectors do not cite the University for improperly labeled waste, non-RCRA hazardous waste, such as ethidium bromide, or pipettes tips drying should be labeled ‘non-RCRA hazardous waste’ with other wordage describing the waste such as ‘ethidium bromide gels’ or ‘acrylamide gels’ or ‘used silica gel’. For example, a bucket of silica gel might have a waste tag completely filled out with the words ‘Used Silica gel – non-RCRA hazardous waste’ or for gels ‘Ethidium bromide gels – non-RCRA hazardous waste’ written in the Unabbreviated Chemical Name section. Back To FAQ List • What types of waste MUST have lids? Containers used to col
