What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste is classified as hazardous based on both chemical analysis and the quantity of the material. A waste material may be considered hazardous if chemical analysis indicates a chemical compound is present in the waste, above pre-determined concentrations. However, if the amount of the waste weighs less than 220 pounds (based on monthly accumulation), then the waste material is not considered hazardous. If you have any question regarding hazardous waste please call the landfill at (770) 387-5145.
In regulatory terms, a Hazardous Waste is a chemical waste that exhibits at least one of four characteristics—ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity—or is specifically listed on one of four hazardous wastes lists developed USEPA and NYSDEC. In general terms, Hazardous Waste is any liquid, solid, contained gas or sludge that you intend to dispose of and which has properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment if not disposed of properly. Columbia University takes a very conservative approach to Hazardous Waste management and requires that all chemical wastes, whether or not they meet the strict regulatory definition, be collected for proper disposal through EH&S. For more information or examples of Hazardous Waste, please contact EH&S (212) 854-8749, refer to your laboratory Emergency Response and Waste Disposal Guide, or visit: http://www.ehs.columbia.edu/HazardousWaste.
In regulatory terms, a Hazardous Waste is a chemical waste that exhibits at least one of four characteristics—ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity—or is specifically listed on one of four hazardous wastes lists developed USEPA and NYSDEC. In general terms, Hazardous Waste is any liquid, solid, contained gas or sludge that you intend to dispose of and has properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment if not disposed of properly. Columbia University takes a very conservative approach to Hazardous Waste management and requires that all chemical wastes, whether or not they meet the strict regulatory definition, be collected for proper disposal through EH&S.
