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