Management and Disposal
The University of Idaho is committed to protecting the environment
and providing safe and healthy facilities in which to work and learn. Current
trends in federal and state environmental laws and regulations also reflect
increasing concern by our society for protecting the environment through
responsible hazardous materials disposal. This commitment to responsible
and environmentally correct management of hazardous materials has prompted
EHS to develop a "comprehensive" Hazardous Materials Management & Disposal
Policy & Procedures (Policy) manual. The Policy incorporates federal
and state regulations with university procedures and guidelines for the
proper storage, transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
The Policy, coupled with training and the hazardous materials disposal
program, should ensure that hazardous materials management practices remain
safe for university employees and students, are in compliance with state
and federal rules and regulations and help protect our environment.
The Policy also provides guidance, information and instructions to follow
in the event of an incident involving the release of hazardous materials
at the University of Idaho.
NOTE: Radioactive materials/wastes, infectious materials/wastes,
and asbestos containing materials are intentionally excluded from this
policy because these materials are addressed in other university policies
and procedures. Contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO)
to obtain policy information and/or guidance for the management of materials/wastes
not within the scope of this policy.
