Hazardous Waste Regulatory Guidance
Hazardous Materials
View policy pdf: Hazardous Waste Regulatory Guidance Policy
Policy Statement
There is no formal policy statement for this topic however procedures and other information are provided below.
Reason for Policy
To provide guidance and direction to generators of hazardous waste with regard to proper management and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Procedures
Please contact the Hazardous Materials Program:
https://esd.uga.edu/hazardous-materials
at (706) 713-2729 with all questions regarding the proper management and disposal
of hazardous wastes.
Additional contacts
Brian Adams, bkadams@uga.edu
Hazardous Materials Manager
706-713-2729
Policy Definitions
Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste takes many forms and can be a solid, semi-solid, liquid or contained gas.
Record Retention
All hazardous materials records are maintained by the Environmental Safety Division – Hazardous Materials Program in accordance with the Board of Regents Record Retention Policy
Policy Appendices
Responsible Management of Hazardous Waste Training Module
Responsibilities
Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Responsible University Administrator: Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety
Policy Owner: Environmental Safety Division - Hazardous Materials Program
Policy Contact: Brian K. Adams
Phone Number: 706-713-2729
Date Issued: 06/13/2016
Last Reviewed/Updated: