NO LAB ITEMS CAN BE PLACED IN THE SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
A pilot program is currently underway on UGA’s main campus to recycle metal solvent cans, such as the 20-liter blue or silver cans containing methanol and xylene. This pilot is currently active in one building and will be expanded after the trial period to include other campus locations.
It is of utmost importance that pilot participants follow the guidelines for diverting these cans, as failure to do so can result in the rejection of the program and/or hazardous waste violations.
- Plastic lids must be removed.
- Labels must be defaced and the word, “empty” must be written on it. Any cans lacking the word “empty” will not be picked up.
- Residual solvents must be vented from empty cans in a fume hood.
- Cans must not have been used with any chemical other than what is on the label.
- Labs are responsible for taking empty, defaced cans to the building collection site.
If your lab generates a high volume of metal solvent cans, please reach out to the Green Labs program at [email protected] to request your building be prioritized on the program expansion list. Additionally, a solvent recycler may be more appropriate to meet your research needs, while also reducing waste generated in your lab. Please reach out for more information.
