| Single containers of chemical waste |
- With a black marker, mark XXX through any label(s) on containers which contain anything different from that on the label
- Print the word "WASTE" on each container
- Complete and attach a Chemical Waste Tag for items not in their original container
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| Multiple containers of chemical waste |
- Multiple containers of compatible chemicals may be placed in a single box for disposal
- Each chemical must be identified
- Do not stack chemical containers on top of one another .Do not seal box
- Complete a Chemical Waste Tag and attach to the box
- Call for pickup as instructed on the Chemical Waste Tag
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| Larger Volumes of Chemical waste |
- To order containers for chemical waste volumes >2 liters, call the Chemical Move Service, 301-496-4710
- Combine only compatible chemicals in a container
- Complete and attach to the container a Chemical Waste Tag
- Record on the Chemical Waste Tag each chemical added to the container
- Call for pickup as instructed on the Chemical Waste Tag
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| Flammable solvents and aqueous mixtures containing flammable solvents |
- Use only the safety can provided by the Chemical Move Service, 301-496-4710
- Complete and attach to the container a Chemical Waste Tag
- Record on the Chemical Waste Tag each chemical added to the container
- Contents of safety can should not exceed "fill line" on can
- Call for pickup as instructed on the Chemical Waste Tag
- Store waste container away from ignition and heat sources in secondary containment pans
- For items with radioactive materials, please refer to the Radioactive Waste Section
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| Chemically contaminated solid waste |
- DO NOT USE an MPW box or orange autoclave bag
- Place materials in a clear plastic bag (medium: NSN-8105-01-195-8730; large: NSN-8105-00-826-6468)
- Close plastic bag with filament tape or bag closure tie
- Place bag in a plain cardboard box
- Secure box with filament tape, complete and attach a Chemical Waste Tag
- Call for pickup as instructed on the Chemical Waste Tag
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