by Department of University Safety & AssurancesDepartment of University Safety & Assurances

http://www4.uwm.edu/usa/

Office Waste TrainingOffice Waste Training

20142014

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““Special Office Waste” is a generic term for waste Special Office Waste” is a generic term for waste found in an office setting that requires special found in an office setting that requires special handling and disposal considerations. handling and disposal considerations.

This training aims to refresh waste generators on This training aims to refresh waste generators on recognizing, proper storage, and proper disposal of special recognizing, proper storage, and proper disposal of special office wastes. office wastes.

Special Office WasteSpecial Office Waste

What are special waste streams found in an office?What are special waste streams found in an office?

• BatteriesBatteries• Printer cartridgesPrinter cartridges• Lamps/light bulbsLamps/light bulbs• Old electronicsOld electronics• AerosolsAerosols• Sharps/broken glassSharps/broken glass• Empty containersEmpty containers

Battery Storage and DisposalBattery Storage and Disposal

Batteries to save and give to US&A for recyclingBatteries to save and give to US&A for recycling• Nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydrideNickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride• Lead acid, lead gel cellLead acid, lead gel cell• Lithium, Lithium ionLithium, Lithium ion

Alkaline Batteries go in the trashAlkaline Batteries go in the trash• It is very expensive to recycle alkaline batteries and the landfill It is very expensive to recycle alkaline batteries and the landfill

considers them an acceptable waste. All other batteries are considers them an acceptable waste. All other batteries are recycled for free.recycled for free.

Battery disposal and storage tipsBattery disposal and storage tips• Tape terminals (a must with Lithium/Lithium Ion)Tape terminals (a must with Lithium/Lithium Ion)• Do not store for long periods of timeDo not store for long periods of time• Call Environmental Protection for battery pickupCall Environmental Protection for battery pickup

Printer Cartridges DisposalPrinter Cartridges Disposal

• Larger cartridges can usually be sent back to the Larger cartridges can usually be sent back to the manufacturer at no cost. manufacturer at no cost. – Save box and shipping labelsSave box and shipping labels

• When shipping label is on the box, give to campus mail. When shipping label is on the box, give to campus mail. – No label, no campus mailNo label, no campus mail

• Smaller cartridges may be accepted by charities. Smaller cartridges may be accepted by charities. • Save the Lanier toner containers Save the Lanier toner containers

– Pick up by Print & Copy ServicesPick up by Print & Copy Services

• US&A will pick up any wayward cartridges for recycling.US&A will pick up any wayward cartridges for recycling.

LampsLamps

• Fluorescent lamps contain mercuryFluorescent lamps contain mercury– Tube lamps contain about 4mg of mercuryTube lamps contain about 4mg of mercury

– Do not emit mercury when kept intactDo not emit mercury when kept intact • Some lights may also contain lead (HIDs)Some lights may also contain lead (HIDs)• Incandescent bulbs do NOT contain mercuryIncandescent bulbs do NOT contain mercury• DO NOT CHANGE YOUR OWN LAMPSDO NOT CHANGE YOUR OWN LAMPS!!

– UWM as trained staff to change bulbsUWM as trained staff to change bulbs

• We recycle all lampsWe recycle all lampsNot changing your own lamps refers to those in the ceiling or lamps Not changing your own lamps refers to those in the ceiling or lamps

requiring some extra equipment. It is perfectly acceptable to requiring some extra equipment. It is perfectly acceptable to change a desk table lamp on your own.change a desk table lamp on your own.

Old ElectronicsOld Electronics

Old electronics should be Old electronics should be put on a surplus list.put on a surplus list.

• Fill out surplus declaration Fill out surplus declaration through Facilities Servicesthrough Facilities Services

• All electronics will be picked All electronics will be picked up by Facilities and sold if up by Facilities and sold if possible.possible.

• Not everything with a cord is Not everything with a cord is e-waste. e-waste.

Aerosol CansAerosol Cans

• Environmental Protection will collect all aerosol Environmental Protection will collect all aerosol canscans

• We puncture the can and empty the contentsWe puncture the can and empty the contents• Empty cans get recycled. Empty cans get recycled.

By puncturing the cans, we are guaranteed that all By puncturing the cans, we are guaranteed that all the material will be emptied from the can. the material will be emptied from the can.

If not empty, aerosol cans may be If not empty, aerosol cans may be

considered hazardous waste.considered hazardous waste.The propellant may be flammable or the material itself may beThe propellant may be flammable or the material itself may behazardous. However, if the cans are empty, they can be recycled.hazardous. However, if the cans are empty, they can be recycled.

SharpsSharps

• NeedlesNeedles• RazorsRazors• SyringesSyringes• X-acto KnivesX-acto Knives• LancetsLancets

The following items are considered Sharps and The following items are considered Sharps and must go in a Sharps Container.must go in a Sharps Container.

Although they may have sharp edges, jagged Although they may have sharp edges, jagged metal, broken glass, or sharp plastic are not metal, broken glass, or sharp plastic are not considered sharps and should not go in a Sharps considered sharps and should not go in a Sharps ContainerContainer

Broken GlassBroken Glass

Broken glass, jagged metal and sharp plastic can be Broken glass, jagged metal and sharp plastic can be disposed through the following steps. disposed through the following steps.

•Place in a sturdy cardboard box or Place in a sturdy cardboard box or puncture proof containerpuncture proof container

•Label box “BROKEN GLASS”Label box “BROKEN GLASS”

•Tape box closedTape box closed

•Place out by normal trashPlace out by normal trash

Hazardous Material Empty Hazardous Material Empty ContainersContainers

Empty containers that once held hazardous material are Empty containers that once held hazardous material are not hazardous themselves.not hazardous themselves.

When a container is emptyWhen a container is empty•Deface the labelDeface the label•Mark container as emptyMark container as empty•Add absorbents to dry residue liquidAdd absorbents to dry residue liquid•Leave lid off to show it is emptyLeave lid off to show it is empty•Throw out in normal trashThrow out in normal trash

It is recommended that these types of containers not be recycled It is recommended that these types of containers not be recycled due to residual material still in the container. due to residual material still in the container. Remember, residue equals empty. If you have any questions, ask Remember, residue equals empty. If you have any questions, ask US&AUS&A

Miscellaneous Office WasteMiscellaneous Office Waste

• Surplus Surplus – Computers, electronicsComputers, electronics– FurnitureFurniture– EquipmentEquipmentFill out surplus list. Movers will Fill out surplus list. Movers will

pick up items. No more bins.pick up items. No more bins.

• ““Techno Trash”Techno Trash”– Microfiche, CDs, DVDs, video & audio tapes. Microfiche, CDs, DVDs, video & audio tapes. – Recycled through Recycled through Green DiskGreen Disk– Collection at LibraryCollection at Library

• Contact Kim Silbersack Library Facilities ManagerContact Kim Silbersack Library Facilities Manager

Household Hazardous WasteHousehold Hazardous Waste

UWM is responsible for waste generated on UWM property UWM is responsible for waste generated on UWM property only.only.

• Do not bring household hazardous waste to workDo not bring household hazardous waste to work• MMSD sponsors waste collections called Clean SweepsMMSD sponsors waste collections called Clean Sweeps• See website for collection dates and timesSee website for collection dates and times

– http://v3.mmsd.com/HHW.aspxhttp://v3.mmsd.com/HHW.aspx

Collect and StoreCollect and Store

Office Waste must be stored in an Office Waste Office Waste must be stored in an Office Waste Accumulation Area.Accumulation Area.

• Accumulation areas make it easier Accumulation areas make it easier for co-workers and Environmental for co-workers and Environmental Protection to locate waste.Protection to locate waste.

• Label a box and place in appropriate Label a box and place in appropriate area of the officearea of the office– ClosetsClosets– CabinetsCabinets– Lower shelves Lower shelves

US&A performs waste pick-ups in your building every US&A performs waste pick-ups in your building every other month. If you are in need of a pick-up:other month. If you are in need of a pick-up:

• Complete an on-line requestComplete an on-line requestform on the US&A website, orform on the US&A website, or

• E-mail E-mail hazwaste@uwm.eduhazwaste@uwm.edu

Please include your name, building, room number, e-Please include your name, building, room number, e-mail, and phone number. US&A may need to ask for mail, and phone number. US&A may need to ask for additional information.additional information.

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Contact InfoContact Info

Please contact US&A if you have any questionsPlease contact US&A if you have any questions

US&A can be reached at US&A can be reached at www.safety.uwm.eduwww.safety.uwm.edu

or by phone ator by phone at414-229-6339414-229-6339

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