RCRA Hazardous Waste
In 1976 the congress of the United States passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to address the disposal of hazardous waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized by congress to draft and enforce regulations that cover the generation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. The EPA's hazardous waste regulations are contained in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 260-280.
Businesses and institutions that generate hazardous waste are regulated according to the volume of waste they produce in any given calendar month. Based on the volume of waste generated through University operations, Georgia State University (GSU) is regulated as a large quantity generator and as such we are "fully regulated" and must comply with all of the RCRA generator regulations. Generators may be fined up to $32,000 per day per violation for improper management of hazardous waste.
Free Pre-Owned Chemicals
* Special thanks to Chemistry Dept for their chemicals and space usage.
Click on the lists below to view the available surplus chemicals.
- List 1 from Kell Roof-Top (updated July 29, 2006)
- List 2 from 578 Kell Side-Lab (updated April 5, 2004)
Thermometer Exchange Program
Reasons to Exchange Your Non-Mercury Thermometers:
- Are less toxic
- Result in no exposure to hazardous mercury vapors
- Are available for temperature ranges from -100 to 260 degree Celsius (-148 to 500 degree Fahrenheit)
- Are usually certified by the National Institute of Standard and Technology or the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards to meet accuracy requirements.
- To exchange your Thermometer for Free, fill out the Environmental Work Request.