Waste separation at the University of Groningen

University of Groningen Regulations for Waste Disposal

September 2015 Reference: BU15.00374 Sander Dijkstra, Dick Jager, Andrys Weitenberg

Colophon

This document was drawn up in cooperation with the following departments: Health, Safety and Sustainability (AMD) Internal Services Department Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences H. Bouland S. Hijlkema S. Dijkstra D. Jager A.C.D. Weitenberg

Contents

Colophon 2

1 Introduction 5

2 Waste policy 6

3 Industrial waste 8

4 Archive clear-outs, destruction of confidential documents and other data carriers 9

5 Brow, grey and white goods (other than refrigeration and freezing equipment) 11

7 Glass 13

9 Paper and cardboard 16

10 Residual waste 18

11 Biodegradable waste and swill 20

12 Cooking fat 21

13 Plastic 22

14 Bedding/bird sand 23

15 Cadavers 24

16 Autoclaved waste 25

17 Biological waste (FMNS) 26

18 Hazardous waste (FMNS) 27

19 Acceptance conditions for hazardous waste (FMNS) 28 19.1 Liquid hazardous waste 29 19.2 Exceptions 29 19.3 Category 1: Acidic water-based solutions 30 19.4 Category 2: alkaline water-based solutions 31 19.5 Category 3: low-halogen organic solutions 32 19.6 Category 4: halogen-rich organic fluids 33 19.7 Category 5: neutral water-based solutions 34 19.8 Category 5: Gas-discharge lamps 35 19.9 Waste containing mercury, category VI 36 19.10 Category 6: Liquids with special risks 37 19.11 Packaging with chemical residue 37 19.12 Chemically contaminated laboratory waste 38 19.13 Used needles 38 19.14 Empty chemicals packaging with GROS sticker 39 19.15 Small chemical waste 40 19.16 Cartridges and toners 40 19.17 Contaminated glass 41

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1 Introduction

The AMD, in cooperation with the University Services Department and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMNS), has drawn up regulations for waste disposal (Afval scheiden bij de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) for all staff, students and services of the University of Groningen that generate and deal with waste. This document is designed as a guide to the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at the University of Groningen. The aim of the guide is to clarify which waste substances and waste products belong to which waste flow and where, when and how the collected waste is removed and processed. The guide also explains how waste should be separated at source in order to minimize the amount of waste generated and enable everyone to deal with waste safely and with care. The University of Groningen Waste Disposal Regulations are designed to align with University policy. Due to the specific radiation hygiene aspects and the related legislation and regulations, a manual on radiation hygiene has been produced. Part of the content of this document is taken from a document published by Utrecht University, entitled ‘Afval scheiden is de moeite waard’ (‘Waste separation - worth the trouble’, Augustus 2011, doc.no. II.4.1.B).

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2 Waste policy

Legislation and regulations Waste policy in the Netherlands is geared primarily to preventing, re-using and recycling waste. The principle is that waste should only be incinerated or go to landfill if it cannot be reused. The waste regulations are based on European, national, provincial and municipal legislation such as the Waste Framework (2008/98/EC), the Hazardous Waste Directive (91/689/EEC), the National Waste Management Plan (Landelijk Afvalbeheerplan, LAP2), the Nuclear Energy Act (Kernenergiewet), the Soil Protection Act (Wet Bodembescherming) and the Environmental Protection Act (Wet Milieubeheer). Hazardous substances are separated from other waste so that they can be re-used/recycled, and because they pose a risk to health, safety and the environment. Hazardous waste that cannot be re-used is burned in specially designed incinerators. It is against the law to mix hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The policy document Integrale duurzaamheid – onderdeel Milieu 1 (‘Integrated Sustainability - Environment’) of the University of Groningen sets out the general principles for policy regarding the performance area ‘Environment’ (including waste). Relevant keywords in this context are ‘integrated approach’, ‘measurability’ and ‘visibility’. The main unit of measurement for quantifying waste is the Environment Performance Indicator (EPI), developed by the University. Waste policy of the University of Groningen The main principle on which waste policy at the University of Groningen is based is the ‘polluter pays’ principle, which results in a system whereby rental, transport and processing costs are payable by the University’s departments. The policy document Afvalbeleid Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2014 - 4∞, which sets out the University’s policy on waste, can be found on: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/who-are-we/sustainability/practices/waste Prevention, re-use and separation of waste Prevention: Sustainable procurement is an important aspect in terms of waste prevention. In the context of the integrated approach referred to in the policy document on Integrated Sustainability, the document Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Inkopen (‘Socially Responsible Procurement’) produced by the Purchasing Management department of the University Services Department, must be complied with. The decision to purchase sustainably produced products has an influence on waste flows. Purchasing no more than is required and making agreements with suppliers about packaging materials are ways to prevent surpluses and waste. This also has financial benefits for users. Reuse: The University of Groningen strongly recommends that products are re-used where possible. This applies to chemicals and office supplies, and also to radioactive sources.

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Waste separation: This involves separating as much waste as possible ‘at source’, keeping it separated and disposing of it separately. Waste separation is included in the Environmental Protection Act (Wet Milieubeheer, WM). Sustainable waste collection In addition to the above, the priority of future waste policy of the University of Groningen will be to ensure that waste is collected as sustainably as possible. The principles are as follows: Efficient and effective collection: Efficient organization and logistics for waste collection. Collecting waste as sustainably as possible, for example by using electric trucks to transport waste, or solar-powered compacting bins (BigBelly). The Integrated Sustainability policy document (Environment section) states that, in the focus area of energy/waste, the University of Groningen aims: - to make visible the reductions in CO2 emissions resulting from measures taken - to ensure that waste production in 2015 is no higher than the 2012 level (taking into account the number of students and staff) - to carry out studies to determine, for 2015, how far waste separation can be increased and how far waste production can be reduced.

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3 Industrial waste

Definition Material of little value to the company that the company wants to dispose of (source: Statistics Netherlands). Disposal The collection of non-hazardous waste from the University of Groningen is outsourced to external companies. The Facilities department of the University Services Department manages the contracts for these outsourced services. In the outsourcing process for waste collection and removal, contracts are awarded for the following lots

1. Residual waste, bedding, glass, autoclave waste 2. Paper, cardboard, metal, white and brown goods 3. Hazardous waste

The following matters relating to waste can be organized in FacilityNet:

Arranging for the emptying of containers that are not on the route

Requesting new containers

Arranging relocation of containers

Reporting container faults/defects

Collection of polystyrene and foil/film + request plastic sacks

Arranging for removal of hazardous waste

Ordering packaging materials

Reporting clear-outs Questions about specific waste flows can be directed to the Facilities department. This department carries out random checks on the collection route for each waste flow. If waste is tendered for disposal incorrectly, and therefore requires different processing, the additional costs are charged to the customer. If necessary, the collection process will be amended in accordance with altered waste flows.

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4 Archive clear-outs, destruction of confidential documents and other data carriers

Definition The material may consist of staff records, discs, data tapes, CD-ROMS, films and photos (including X-rays). There is a special secure logistics process for confidential material.

Disposal The provider supplies secure archive containers for day-to-day flows of confidential materials, as well as for one-off clear-outs of archives, etc. In the case of archive material, the supplier needs the following information in order to arrange the transport: What type of material is involved (e.g. paper, cassette tapes, video tapes, CD-ROMs)? What is the quantity (volume and/or weight)? For example: archive files containing metal, dossiers of X-ray films. The processing company can sort the materials, but this involves extra costs that have to be charged on. When are the containers needed? Archive clear-out in 4 steps: Table 4.1: Secure archive containers STANDARD Permanent container

ONE-OFF

Step 1 The required container is delivered. Step 2 You fill the container with confidential material. Step 3 The container is emptied at regular intervals or on request.

Step 1 In consultation, the required number of containers is supplied. Step 2 The containers can be filled. A small rental charge is payable for this. Step 3

Requests for collection are submitted through FacilityNet.

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Table 4.1 (ctd): Secure archive containers STANDARD Permanent container

ONE-OFF

Step 4 The documents are loaded into a secure vehicle and transported to a special secure processing location, without any intermediate storage, and destroyed within 24 hours. After this, it is impossible to reconstruct the information. The entire process is monitored continuously on video. When the process is completed, a destruction certificate is issued on request. The container has a lock. There is a slot in the lid for putting items into the container. Illustration 4.1: Secure archive containers.

240 l. 500 l. Processing The archive material is destroyed within 24 hours according to the DIN 32757 standard by compacting it and processing it. The various machines can destroy paper and all other data carriers (disks, CD-ROMs, hard disks, tapes, plastic cards, credit cards, microfiches, magnetic tapes, computers, clothing, etc.). These waste streams must be reported separately in FacilityNet. Safety, the environment and legislation In accordance with current environmental legislation, the University of Groningen is required to dispose of paper and cardboard separately, irrespective of the amounts. Confidential documents and other data carriers must be collected separately. The destruction process complies with the most stringent European standards (DIN 32757-1 and Directive 95/46/EC). The entire process complies with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens).

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5 Brown, grey and white goods (other than refrigeration and freezing equipment)

Definition Brown goods (consumer electronics), grey goods (computers etc.) and white goods (domestic appliances) are the collective names for the different types of electric and electronic equipment. These goods also include equipment powered by batteries (and in some cases gas, oil or solar power), computers, monitors, industrial dishwashers, ventilation units, etc. Electrical goods contain parts and materials that can mostly be recycled and, if disposed of with residual waste, would be unsuitable for the waste incinerator. There are additional environmental benefits because the separate collection of such items means that electrical goods (or their parts) can be reused. Disposal Requests for emptying and extra temporary containers can be submitted through FacilityNet. Defects, complaints and changes can also be reported through FacilityNet. In the case of equipment that comes from a laboratory, all contaminants and/or microbiological, hazardous and radioactive substances must be removed before tendering for disposal, and an indemnity note must be provided. Processing The equipment is dismantled by a specialized company so that the various parts and materials can be processed separately. Examples include cables, cathode ray tubes, mercury switches, parts containing asbestos, various metals such as silver, copper and lead, and plastics. The hazardous substances released during dismantling are processed by recognized waste-processing companies. Extra information The law stipulates that brown, grey and white goods must be disposed of separately. This means that they must not be put with residual waste or in an open container. This ensures that as many materials and products as possible are reused and that hazardous substances are safely disposed of and processed.

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6 Building and demolition waste, rubble and bulky industrial waste

Definition Building and demolition waste is the collective name for all waste substances generated during the construction and demolition of buildings and during roadworks. This waste category does not include soil excavated during construction work. Building and demolition waste often consists of various materials: wood, plastic, stone, ceramics (roof tiles, bricks), concrete, sand, metal and chemical waste. Separating these substances as far as possible increases the possibilities for reuse. Bulky industrial waste is mainly generated during clear-outs, and may consist of wood (A or B quality), furniture that is unsuitable for reuse, floor covering, etc. In other words, residual waste that is too large for the wastepaper bin. Disposal If work is carried out by contractors, they usually remove the waste generated. Requests for emptying and extra temporary containers can be submitted to Facility Management. Defects, complaints and changes can also be reported to Facility Management. Processing This waste flow is sorted into fractions (rubble, wood, iron and sieved sand) at a special sorting plant. Rubble is broken up after processing and used as a raw material in concrete or as a foundation material in road building. Building and demolition waste and bulky industrial waste are sorted as much as possible for reuse. Wood that does not meet the criteria for A or B quality is burned. After processing, rubble can therefore be used as a raw material in concrete, as a secondary fuel in installations or as a foundation material in road building. Extra information The processing company determines which waste stream is in the container. There is a different processing charge for each waste stream.

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7 Glass

Definition In the Netherlands, glass is collected separately for recycling. White (clear) glass can only be made from white shards. Green and brown glass is best made from green and brown shards. Within the University, glass is divided into several main categories, namely

domestic glassware (mainly from canteens)

laboratory glass (divided into regular glass and borosilicate glass)

glassware contaminated with chemicals

flat glass (panes). See the following list to check what can and cannot be put into the glass bank outside the building. Table 7.1: Overview of what can and cannot be put in the glass bank Not in the glass bank Why not in the glass bank?

Earthenware (plates, mugs,

etc.) and stone jars

Crystal glass

Light bulbs and fluorescent

tubes –

separate disposal as

hazardous waste

Window glass (panes)

i.e. flat glass

Mirror glass

Ovenproof glass (oven dishes

and tea glasses)/laboratory

glass/

borosilicate glass

Earthenware and stone jars are not made of glass.

Crystal glass contains lead oxide, which is not

permitted in glass packaging.

Light bulbs are classified as residual waste because

they contain other materials apart from glass.

Energy-saving light bulbs and fluorescent tubes are

classified as hazardous waste; the starter is not made

of glass and contains hazardous substances.

The composition of window glass is not the same as

that of glass packaging. *(construction and

demolition)

Mirror glass is window glass coated with a metallic

layer.

Ovenproof glass has a higher melting temperature

than glass packaging and does not melt during the

processing of glass shards.

Window glass and mirror glass must be put in a separate disposal container Waste that cannot be put in the glass bank must be disposed of with residual waste or in the building and demolition waste container outside the building.

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Disposal Glass banks are provided in relevant locations. They are intended for domestic glassware and glass containers for chemicals. The latter must be rinsed and the labels removed or rendered illegible. Glass banks are emptied on request, and this can be arranged via FacilityNet. Outside the building there are glass banks for clean domestic glassware that is clear or coloured (green or brown). Illustration 7.1: Glass container logo Processing First, non-glass substances are removed: metal tops are sent for recycling. Labels are removed by soaking, and the resulting paper pulp is transported to a factory where it is made into bricks. The small amount of dirt remaining is burnt away when the glass is melted. All that remains of the glass itself is a small amount of ‘dirty’ grit that is used in road building. All in all, very little waste remains that needs to go to landfill or be incinerated. Glass is 100% recyclable, and there is no limit to the amount of times it can be recycled. The recycling of glass bottles and jars saves a great deal of energy and raw materials. Extra information Glass packaging that contained chemicals can be disposed of in the glass bank by the building. The glass must be rinsed and any labels removed or rendered illegible.

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8 Metal and tin waste Definition Metal and tin waste includes scrap metal, broken metal cupboards/furniture, lead pots, equipment from which environmentally harmful substances such as asbestos and mercury have been removed (thermometers/manometers), oil, cooling motors, etc. Disposal Metal waste from the buildings (workshops) can be collected by the supplier by arrangement. If large amounts of this waste are generated, it is advisable to arrange for a container to be provided. Removal of metal waste must be requested through FacilityNet. Processing Tin cans are taken to the processing plants along with residual waste. At the processing plants they are separated from the other waste using magnets (for steel) or eddy currents (for aluminium). They are then smelted and used to produce new steel or aluminium. This is used to manufacture new products. New uses are always found for recycled tin: in bicycles, trains, bridges or as new cans. Larger volumes of metal are taken to the metal processing plant where, in principle, the metal is shredded and reused in the same way. Extra information When clearing uncoated lead (e.g. lead castles for radioactive work and storage), always wear protective gloves. Lead is toxic and, according to the Inspectorate SZW, must not be produced or used in an uncoated form.

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9 Paper and cardboard

Definition Paper and cardboard waste includes all excess paper and cardboard that is generated mainly in office environments, including white as well as coloured paper and cardboard. Disposal Portable paper bins are provided for disposing of used paper in offices. These can be obtained from Facility Management. The cleaners empty the bins into a large disposal container for paper or into a compacting bin. The container for paper is located centrally in the building and is emptied every two weeks. The compacting bins are emptied on request. See FacilityNet. The number of full containers and the amount of paper is recorded for each location. Containers for paper are emptied near the buildings according to an agreed route and schedule, as indicated on the route planner. What can be put in the disposal container for paper? Table 9.1: Overview of what can and cannot be put in the paper container Yes No (= residual waste)

Gift wrapping

Computer printouts

Envelopes (with and without

windows)

Corrugated (thicker) cardboard

Cardboard packaging

Newspapers

Printed documents

Packaging

Printed advertising material

Writing paper

Telephone directories

Magazines/periodicals

Shredded paper

Wallpaper

Carbon paper

Plastic punched pockets

Metal binders

Sanitary paper such as

paper towels

Photographs

Dairy packaging

Soft-drink packaging

Plastified paper

(identifiable because it is

difficult to tear)

Contaminated paper

Cardboard boxes must be flattened before you put them in the container. Do not put in soiled paper or cardboard. Remove plastic sleeves and covers. Folders/binders must not be disposed of with ordinary paper waste, but should be put in the container for archive destruction.

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Processing Paper and cardboard are recycled six times on average. Coffee cups, milk cartons and soft-drink cartons have a plastic layer and therefore must not be disposed of with used paper. Milk cartons, soft-drink cartons and coffee cups are disposed of with residual waste for recycling. Extra information The requirements for disposing of archives and confidential documents are set out in the section ‘Archive clear-outs, destruction of confidential documents and other data carriers’. The large paper containers and Kliko bins must only be used for the temporary storage of used paper and cardboard. In accordance with fire safety regulations, the lid must be closed at all times, except when depositing items in them. Illustration 9.1: Wheeled container for paper

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10 Residual waste

Definition Residual waste is waste that, according to the University’s waste disposal regulations, must not be disposed of with any other waste stream. Disposal Residual waste is collected by cleaning staff on a regular basis and put into a container or compacting bin outside the building. From here it is transported directly to the processing plant. The following acceptance conditions apply:

no waste must be left next to the container

there must be no waste protruding from the container

the weight of mini-containers plus contents must not exceed 70 kg

in some locations, collection begins at 7.30 a.m. on the collection day, so the containers must be accessible from that time onwards.

waste containers must be tendered for collection with the lid closed

the following substances must not be put in the containers: o hazardous waste substances (e.g. chemical waste) o liquid oil products or derivatives o flammable, self-igniting or explosive waste o corrosive, explosive or radioactive waste o cadavers, fish waste or slaughter waste o substances containing asbestos o substances that the processing plant will not accept

The supplier has the right to refuse to accept waste that is not tendered as specified above.

Processing After the separation of the residual waste, the remainder is offered to a processing plant for sustainable incineration with a high energy yield. This is known as thermal recycling. The slag remaining in the incinerator after the waste has been burned is used in road building. The fly-ash can be used as a filler in asphalt.

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Illustration 10.1: Compacting bin

Illustration 10.2: Wheelie bins for residual waste

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11 Biodegradable waste and swill

Definition Kitchen/biodegradable waste is organic waste from uncooked vegetables, fruit, cooked food waste and low-volume waste from the garden (e.g. leaves, grass). Green waste is generated during garden/plant maintenance in and around the building. This is usually larger wood waste such as branches and tree trunks, and is removed by the department Grounds Management. Disposal In the kitchens of some of the University’s restaurants, kitchen/biodegradable waste is collected in special closed containers that are collected every week by the supplier in return for clean ones. They are special containers with a rubber seal for better closure, ensuring compliance with HACCP guidelines. Processing Kitchen/biodegradable waste is composted by a specialist company. Only biodegradable material is processed. Table 11.1: Overview of what can and cannot be composted YES NO

Potatoes, vegetables and fruit (leaves and

peelings), gravy, pasta, bread, cake, soup,

sauces, eggshells, chips, snacks and

drinks.

Meat, fish, packaging materials, teabags,

coffee dregs, metals, cutlery, tin, garden

waste, flowers, plants, large bones, glass,

earthenware, soap and cleaning agents,

hazardous waste and other residual waste.

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12 Cooking fat

Definition Cooking fat, like all other hard fats, is an ester of glycerol and saturated fatty acids. It is used for deep frying. It is important to replace it on a regular basis. Disposal Cooking fat is disposed of separately and collected on request. Staff in the Food & Drinks department contact the supplier directly to arrange this. Processing After processing, cooking fat is reused (e.g. as a biofuel).

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13 Plastic

Plastic, foil/film and polystyrene Plastics, foil, film and polystyrene can be disposed of in plastic sacks, which can be collected once a week. Plastic sacks for disposing of plastics, foil, film and polystyrene can be requested through FacilityNet. After sorting, the synthetic waste is offered to various companies, who use it as a raw material for new plastics/synthetics. Plastics that can no longer be recycled are processed into fuel and/or raw materials for industry and the energy sector. Illustration 13.1: Sack for plastic waste

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14 Bedding/bird sand

Definition Bedding waste is generated where laboratory animals are kept that are not infected with pathogens or being treated with drugs. There are two locations at the University of Groningen where research is carried out on animals. The cages in which the animals are kept are cleaned every three days. When the cages are cleaned, bedding waste or bird sand are removed. Disposal The containers for bedding waste and bird sand should be emptied on the first Wednesday of every month before 8 a.m. The containers are cleaned by the waste company. The bedding containers at the UMCG are emptied three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). All soiled containers are replaced with clean ones on the first Wednesday of every month. Processing Bedding waste and bird sand are used for composting.

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15 Cadavers

Definition Cadavers of laboratory animals (or animal parts) that have not been infected with pathogens or treated with drugs are collected by Rendac. There are two locations at the University of Groningen where research is carried out on animals. Disposal The cadavers are stored in Kliko bins in the freezer unit. The waste is collected on request as soon as a container is full. Processing The cadavers are processed/destroyed using a method that produces safe, usable and sustainable biofuel.

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16 Autoclaved waste

Definition Waste that has been decontaminated to eliminate the risk of infection from infectious waste substances. The decontaminated waste stream must not be mixed with a stream that has not been decontaminated. The minimum requirement for the processing of decontaminated waste is disposal by incineration. The decontaminated waste must meet the following conditions:

The decontamination process must comply with the guidelines of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

The waste must be registered under the EURAL code 18 01 04 (wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection).

The receiving party must be in possession of the relevant licence.

The waste must be incinerated separately (i.e. not mixed with other waste flows such as domestic waste).

Removal The above requirements mean that autoclaved waste must be removed separately in a container. It must not be taken to Attero or Stainkoeln in Groningen. Requests for the emptying or cleaning of waste containers and for extra temporary containers can be submitted to Facility Management. Defects, complaints and changes can also be reported to Facility Management. Processing Autoclaved waste is incinerated separately. Mixing with other waste streams is not permitted. This waste is incinerated at a licensed incineration plant.

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17 Biological waste (FMNS)

Definition Various types of biologically contaminated waste from laboratories, such as tissues, gloves, pipette points and other lab disposables, gels, etc. Disposal This waste must be disposed of in blue and yellow or yellow 25 or 50-litre WIVA containers or Medibins (supplied by the Logistics Department), stating: department, pass number and project code. The waste containers must be properly secured. If there are not enough containers available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl. At the Linnaeusborg, full containers must be placed on the shelf in the waste corner – all containers present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. At NB4, containers must be brought to the Store on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Figure 17.1: Blue and yellow 50 and 25-litre WIVA container/Medibin

Processing Biological waste is incinerated separately. Mixing with other waste streams is not permitted. This waste is incinerated at a licensed incineration plant.

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18 Hazardous waste (FMNS)

Definition Hazardous waste is waste that is flammable, self-igniting, oxidizing, corrosive and/or toxic. These risks are stated on the hazard labels on the chemicals packaging. Other materials are classified as chemical waste products if they have been in contact with substances that entail specific risks. New hazard labels were made compulsory as of 1 December 2010. The new labels are listed in a table in Appendix I Hazardous and non-hazardous waste: symbols (old and new). Chapter 19, Acceptance conditions for hazardous waste, describes in detail which substances are hazardous and in which waste categories they belong. In the event that the Faculty generates waste streams that are not included in these regulations, please contact the Logistics Department: 050-3633855. There are a number of differences between hazardous waste collection at Nijenborgh 4 (NB4) and the Linnaeusborg. The differences are set out in the table below. Table: 18.1 Differences between Nijenborgh 4 and Linnaeusborg Subject

NB4 Linnaeusborg

Collection To be collected by client

To be collected by Logistics from the corners

Time Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12.00 noon

Mondays

Processing Hazardous waste is incinerated separately. Mixing with other waste streams is not permitted. This waste is incinerated at a licensed incineration plant.

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19 Acceptance conditions for hazardous waste (FMNS)

The following acceptance conditions apply to all hazardous waste products offered for disposal:

Waste is collected every week. Days and times vary, depending on the location.

There are 13 hazardous waste streams: 1. Liquid waste, category 1: acidic water-based solutions 2. Liquid waste, category 2: alkaline water-based solutions 3. Liquid waste, category 3: low-halogen organic liquids 4. Liquid waste, category 4: halogen-rich organic liquids 5. Liquid waste, category 5: neutral water-based solutions 6. Liquids with special risks 7. Biological waste 8. Chemically contaminated laboratory waste 9. Empty chemicals packaging with GROS sticker 10. Used needles 11. Small chemical waste 12. Cartridges and toners 13. Contaminated glass

Hazardous waste must be packed in standard UN-certified packaging. Any other packaging may only be used in consultation with and with permission of the Logistics Department. The correct, UN-certified packaging material is available from the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl

Packaging must be labelled with correct, legible information: For 10-litre jerry cans: Main component(s), name of submitter, department, date, project code and card number. For drums with lids, WIVA containers, medibins and needle boxes: Name of submitter, department, date, description of contents, project code and card number.

All packaging must be closed with an original lid. The outside of the packaging must be clean and dry.

Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured.

If packaging is re-used, the old labels must be removed or made completely illegible and unrecognizable. NB. The GROS sticker must still be checked out by the Store.

Hazardous waste tendered in any other packaging will not be accepted. Submitters of such waste will be responsible for disposal themselves.

Empty packaging material may not contain any residues.

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19.1 Liquid hazardous waste The Faculty has divided hazardous waste into 13 disposal categories. Five of these categories concern Liquid hazardous waste.

1. Liquid waste, category 1: acidic water-based solutions 2. Liquid waste, category 2: alkaline water-based solutions 3. Liquid waste, category 3: low-halogen organic liquids 4. Liquid waste, category 4: halogen-rich organic liquids 5. Liquid waste, category 5: heavy metal ions in neutral, water-

based solutions Appendix IV-A: Classification of Liquid Hazardous Waste from Laboratories

Liquid hazardous waste products are disposed of in 10-litre jerry cans, which must bear the appropriate label and hazard symbols. Which label should be used depends on the category of the main component. The label must be filled in completely: main component(s), name of submitter, department, date, project code and card number. The hazard symbol depends on the subgroup to which the main component belongs, not on the label. For a clear explanation of how to use the labels and hazard symbols, Please consult Appendix V. Main components that belong to the same subgroup may be combined. In some cases waste products from the same category may react to each other. The submitter must bear this in mind and always dispose of such products in separate containers. Appendix III (Dangerous combinations of hazardous substances) contains an overview of dangerous combinations. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), to be supplied by the supplier, lists the appropriate hazard symbols for the product in question. In the event that no MSDS is available, please consult the supplier’s website or contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl. Appendix I (Symbols for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste) lists the most recent hazard symbols. 19.2 Exceptions If you have any doubts, for example about containers with residues, please contact Stijntje Bosman, e-mail S.T.Bosman@rug.nl.

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19.3 Category 1: Acidic water-based solutions Definition All inorganic acidic and neutral solutions (acidity (pH) 1-7) diluted in water, such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid or mixtures of these, possibly with heavy metals dissolved in them. Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a 10-litre UN-certified jerry can with the appropriate labels (supplied by the Logistics Department) properly filled in. In addition, the outside of the jerry cans must be clean and dry. Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured. Linnaeusborg At the Linnaeusborg, full jerry cans must be placed on the bottom shelf of the fireproof cupboard. The cans are collected once a week. New packaging/containers will be provided during the next Logistics round. If there are not enough containers/packaging available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl Nijenborgh 4 At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store, where replacements can be obtained from the Logistics department. Illustration 19.1: Jerry can + Category I label

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19.4 Category 2: alkaline water-based solutions

Definition All alkaline solutions, inorganic bases, diluted in water, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, hypochlorite solutions, possibly with heavy metals, in solutions (acidity (pH) 8 or higher). Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a 10-litre UN-certified jerry can with the appropriate labels (supplied by the Logistics Department) properly filled in. In addition, the outside of the jerry cans must be clean and dry. Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured. Linnaeusborg At the Linnaeusborg, full jerry cans must be placed on the bottom shelf of the fireproof cupboard – all jerry cans present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. New packaging/containers will be provided during the next Logistics round. If there are not enough containers/packaging available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl Nijenborgh 4 At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Replacements can be obtained from the Logistics department. Illustration 19.2: Jerry can + Category II label

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19.5 Category 3: low-halogen organic solutions

Definition Liquid organic solvents and organic acids, possibly diluted in water, Examples: ethanol, methanol, acetone, petroleum, diluted forms of organic formic acid and acetic acid, dioxane and toluene. Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a 10-litre UN-certified jerry can with the appropriate labels (supplied by the Logistics Department) properly filled in. In addition, the outside of the jerry cans must be clean and dry. Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured. Linnaeusborg At the Linnaeusborg, full jerry cans must be placed on the bottom shelf of the fireproof cupboard – all jerry cans present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. New packaging/containers will be provided during the next Logistics round. If there are not enough containers/packaging available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl Nijenborgh 4 At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Replacements can be obtained from the Store of the Logistics department. Illustration 19.3: Jerry can + Category III label

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19.6 Category 4: halogen-rich organic fluids

Definition Organic solvents containing more than 4% halogens, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine compounds, including chloroform, dichloromethane, bromoform and degreasers such as ‘per’ and ‘tri’.

Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a 10-litre UN-certified jerry can with the appropriate labels (supplied by the Logistics Department) properly filled in. In addition, the outside of the jerry cans must be clean and dry. Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured. At the Linnaeusborg, full jerry cans must be placed on the bottom shelf of the fireproof cupboard – all jerry cans present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. New packaging/containers will be provided during the next Logistics round. If there are not enough containers/packaging available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Replacements can be obtained from the Store of the Logistics department.

Illustration 19.4: Jerry can + Category IV label

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19.7 Category 5: neutral water-based solutions

Definition Chemicals of a mineral nature, i.e. with no carbon structure. Salts from heavy metals are always classified as inorganic chemicals in terms of waste disposal.

Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a 10-litre UN-certified jerry can with the appropriate labels (supplied by the Logistics Department) properly filled in. In addition, the outside of the jerry cans must be clean and dry. Jerry cans must not be more than 90% full and must be properly secured. At the Linnaeusborg, full jerry cans must be placed on the bottom shelf of the fireproof cupboard – all jerry cans present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. New packaging/containers will be provided during the next Logistics round. If there are not enough containers/packaging available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Replacements can be obtained from the Store of the Logistics department. Illustration 19.5: Jerry can + Category IV label

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19.8 Category 5: Gas-discharge lamps Definition Gas-discharge lamps do not have a filament. The gas-filled tube gives light when an electric current is passed through it. These are energy-saving bulbs, fluorescent tubes, sodium-vapour lamps and mercury lamps. Labelling Hazard label not required. Disposal Fluorescent tubes and energy-saving bulbs can be tendered for collection in any form of packaging, provided they are protected from breakage. For large quantities, special packaging can be requested from Residual Waste Management. Collection of fluorescent tubes and energy-saving bulbs can be requested through FacilityNet. Extra information Prevent breakage as far as possible, because broken tubes/bulbs are not recyclable and incur extra collection/processing costs. All parts of fluorescent tubes are recycled, apart from the powder. Ordinary light bulbs can be disposed of with residual waste. For some time now, the purchase price of fluorescent tubes and energy-saving bulbs has included a processing surcharge. The NVMP foundation is responsible for collecting and processing this waste stream. Because this is only possible for bulk quantities at central locations, Residual Waste Management makes collections at the Uithof and at University locations in the city centre, and transfers the waste into NVMP containers/packaging for central collection. There is no longer a processing charge, only a charge for transport and handling.

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19.9 Waste containing mercury, category VI

Definition Substances or objects containing mercury, such as thermometers, mercury switches, blood-pressure meters, barometers, etc. Labelling Illustration 19.6: Labels

Disposal To arrange for the collection of waste containing mercury, please contact Stijntje Bosman (S.T.Bosman@rug.nl). Processing The mercury is removed by vacuum distillation and reused as permitted. Extra information Avoid mercury spills (e.g. on aluminium objects, equipment and jewellery), since mercury and its vapour is harmful and can cause serious damage to many metals. In the event of calamities or incidents involving mercury, the Health & Safety coordinator of the Faculty has the knowledge and facilities for removing the mercury. If mercury is spilled on floor coverings, the affected area can be cut out and taken to Residual Waste Management.

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19.10 Category 6: Liquids with special risks Definition Explosive substances, substances that may self-ignite, organic peroxides, asbestos-containing objects, highly reactive concentrated substances that require special treatment. Disposal Please contact Stijntje Bosman (S.T.Bosman@rug.nl) to discuss the disposal of such liquids.

19.11 Packaging with chemical residue If packaging material/containers have chemical residue on or in them, please check whether there is a disposal barrel for the relevant waste category (categories I-V), if it is a liquid. If it is a solid, please consider whether it can be dissolved in a suitable solvent and then disposed of in the correct waste category (categories I-V). The packaging can also be offered to the Logistics department. Before handing it in, or placing it ready in the logistics corner, please register it through FacilityNet. When handing in these residues, please prepare an accompanying list with the following information: Name of chemical(s) CAS no. Quantity Pass number P number Project number

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19.12 Chemically contaminated laboratory waste

Definition All disposables that are contaminated with chemicals (e.g. gloves, cleaning cloths, lab coats, syringes). No needles Disposal This waste must be disposed of in a black or red and white lidded container (supplied by the Logistics Department), stating: department, pass number and project code. The waste containers must be properly secured. If there are not enough containers available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl. Linnaeusborg At the Linnaeusborg, full containers must be placed on the shelf in the waste corner – all containers present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. Nijenborgh At NB4, containers must be taken to the Store on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Illustration 19.7: Examples of lidded containers

19.13 Used needles

Definition All used needles and other sharp objects, such as scalpels and razor blades. Disposal This waste must be disposed of in 1.5 or 3-litre needle boxes (supplied by the Logistics Department), stating: department, pass number and project code. If there are not enough boxes available, please contact the Logistics department, tel. 050-3634102, e-mail logistiekbeheer.nb4@rug.nl At the Linnaeusborg, full boxes must be placed on the shelf in the waste corner – all containers present at 2 p.m. on Monday will be collected that week. At NB4, boxes must be brought to the Store on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.

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Illustration 15.8: 3 and 1.5-litre needle boxes

19.14 Empty chemicals packaging with GROS sticker Definition All chemicals packaging with GROS stickers that does not contain any residues. Disposal The outside of packaging must be clean and dry and the lid must be tightly secured. Please cover the opening with para film if there is no original lid available. At the Linnaeusborg, packaging must be placed in the drip tray on the top shelf of the fireproof cupboard in the Logistics Corner. As soon as the drip tray is full, it will be emptied by the Logistics Department. Appendix II (Location of waste material at the Linnaeusborg) provides an overview of where to dispose of empty packaging material at the Linnaeusborg. At NB4, bottles can be handed in to the Store every day between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Illustration 19.9: Drip tray for empty packaging

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19.15 Small chemical waste Definition Batteries, etc. Disposal At the Linnaeusborg a small chemical waste container for batteries can be found on the shelves in the waste corners. Appendix II (Location of waste material at the Linnaeusborg) provides an overview of where to dispose of batteries at the Linnaeusborg. At NB4, batteries can be placed in the small chemical waste container near the Store desk.

19.16 Cartridges and toners

Definition All cartridges and toners from printers and copiers. Disposal At the Linnaeusborg, cartridges must be placed in the special green box which can be found in each waste corner. Please note that the boxes are intended for cartridges only, not for cardboard, plastic or other packaging material. The boxes are checked once a week. If they become full in the meantime, you can report this through FacilityNet. At NB4, cartridges and toner containers can be handed in to the Store every day between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Illustration 19.10 Green box for toners and cartridges

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19.17 Contaminated glass Definition Glass contaminated with chemicals, but without residue. Disposal Contaminated glass is collected in red 120-litre containers, which can be found in the waste corners at the Linnaeusborg. Appendix II (Location of waste material at the Linnaeusborg) provides an overview of where to dispose of contaminated glass. If the containers are full, you can report this through FacilityNet. At NB4, glass containers can be found in the hall on every floor. Illustration 19.11 Red container for contaminated glass

Appendices Hazardous waste Acceptance conditions Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences University of Groningen

Appendix I: Hazardous and non hazardous waste symbols

Old New DSD-symbols 67/548/EEC CLP-symbols (EC) No 1272/2008

Blanc field; no dangerous substance No symbol; no dangerous substance

Harmful Irritant Harmful

- Irritant - Dermal Sensitizer - Acute toxicity (harmful) - Narcotic Effects - Respiratory Tract Irritation

Corrosive Corrosives

Toxic Very toxic Acute toxicity (severe)

Highly flammable Extremely flammable Flammable

- Flammables - Self Reactives - Pyrophorics - Self-Heating - Emits Flammable Gas - Organic Peroxides

Oxidizing Oxidizers

Explosive Explosive - Explosives - Self Reactives - Organic Peroxides

Dangerous for the environment Environmental Toxicity

Long term health effects:

- Carcinogen - Respiratory Sensitizer - Reproductive Toxicity - Target Organ Toxicity - Mutagenicity - Aspiration Toxicity

Gases Under Pressure

Appendix II: Location of waste products at the Linnaeusborg

Letter What Action Frequency

A Storage place for full black wastebin Collected by the logistics department

Weekly on Mondays

B Storage place for full MediBin Collected by the logistics department

Weekly on Mondays

C Container for small chemical waste: Batteries

When full, collected by the logistics department

Checked weekly on Mondays

D Box for empty printer cartridges Report to Reception: 050-3632021

Daily, on demand

E Container for clean glass When full, collected by the logistics department

Weekly on Mondays

F Container for contaminated glass When full, collected by the cleaning company

Checked daily

G Container for autoclaved waste When full, report to the logistics department: 050-3634102

Daily, on demand

H Container for used paper When full, collected by the cleaning service

Checked daily

Letter What Action Frequency

A Storage place for empty chemical packaging with GROS stickers

Collected by the logistics department

Daily, if full

B Delivery point for chemicals Delivered by the logistics

department Twice a day, mornings and afternoons

C Storage place for 10 liter chemical waste tanks Collected by the logistics

department Weekly on Mondays

D Delivery point for goods Delivered by logistic

department Daily, in the afternoon

E Delivery point for Chemicals stored frozen (around -20 °C )

Delivered by the logistics department

Daily, in the afternoon

F

Delivery point for Chemicals stored at refrigerator temperature (between 4 °C and 8 °C)

Delivered by the logistics department

Daily, in the afternoon

G Outgoing mail for Bernouilleborg, Nijenborgh 9 Collected by the logistics

department Daily, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

H Outgoing mail for another RUG department Collected by the logistics

department Daily, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

I Outgoing mail, domestic and foreign Collected by the logistics

department Daily, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

J Incoming mail Delivered by the logistics

department Daily, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Appendix III: Dangerous combinations of hazardous substance

Acetic acid Chromic acid Nitric acid Alcohols Phenols perchloric acids Peroxides Permanganates Ammonia Chloroacetic acid

Acetone Concentrated nitric acid +and sulphuric acid Nitric acid and acetic acid Hypobromite Chloroform Hydrogen peroxide

Acethylene (ethyne) Chlorine Bromine Copper Fluorine Silver Mercury Iodene Copper and mercury salts Silver salts in Ammonia

Activated carbon Hypochlorite Oxidizers Ammonium nitrate Chlorine monoxide

Alkaline solutions Zinc Aluminum powder Water

Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Halogens Prussic acid (hydrogen cyanide) Carbon monoxide

Ammonia Mercury Chlorine Hypochlorite Iodene Bromine Hydrofluoric acid anhydrous

Ammonium nitrate Acids Metal powder Flammable liquids Chlorates Nitrites Sulphur Organic compounds in powder form Nitrates Sulphides

Aniline Nitric acid Hydrogen peroxide Ozone Peroxides

Benzene Sulphuric acid Manganites

Boron

Acetylene Ammonia Benzene Butadiene

Butane Carbides Methane Hydrogen Turpentine

Bromine Ammonia Ethyne (acethylene) Butadiene Butane Methane Propane Hydrogen Carbides Turpentine Benzene Metal powder Hydrocarbons

Calcium carbide Water Silver nitrate Peroxides

Carbon See activated carbon Carbon disulphite Di-Ethylether

Pottasium chloride Nitric acid Manganese chloride

Charcoal See activated carbon Chlorates Ammonium salts

Acids Metal powders Sulphur Organic subtance in powders Cyanides Silversulphides Sulphides

Chlorine Ammonia Ethyne (Acetylene) Butadiene Butane Methane Propane Hydrogen Carbides Turpentine Benzene Metal powder Hydrocarbons

Chlorine oxides

Ammonia Methane Phosphine pH3 Hydrogen sulfide Mercury Organic substance Sucker Phosphides

Chloroacetic acid Bismuth (alloy) Acetic acid anhydride Organic compounds

Chloroform Acetone Potassium Sodium

Chrome acids Acetic acid Naphtalene Kampher Glycerol Turpentine

Alcohols Pyridine Flammable liquids

Cumenehydro-peracids Organic and en inorganic acids Flammable liquids

Cupper Ethyne Hydrogen peroxide Chlorates Bromates Jodates

Cyanides Acids Ethanol Manganites

Oxidizing acids Ethyne (acetylene) See acetylene Flammable Liquids Ammonium nitrate

Chromic acid Hydrogen peroxide Nitric acid Peroxides Halogens Barium oxide

Fluorine Everything Glacial acetic acid See acetic acid Glycerol Manganese carbonate Halogenated hydrocarbon Alumiuniumpowder

Alkali metals Magnesium

Halamid (Chloramine-T) Sodiumsulfate Hydrocarbons Halogens

Chromic acid Barium oxide Sodium peroxide

Hydrocyanic acid (Prussic acid) Nitric acid Hydroxides Alkali metals Pottasium nitrites Pottasium chloride

Hydrogen fluoride Ammonia (gas or liquid, anhydrous solutions) Phosphorous pentoxide

Hydrogen peroxide

Various metals Flammable liquids

Ioden Ethyne Ammonia Hydrogen Phosphor

Magnesium powder See aluminium powder Mercury Ethyne

Oxalic acid Ammonia Fulmic acid Fulminates

Nitrates Sulphur Carbon Organic compounts

Nitric acid

Acetic Acid Aniline Alcohols Thiophene Chromic Acid Prussic acid (Hydrocyanic acid)

Carbon disulphite Flammable liquids Nitrobenzene Sulphates Thiosulphate Acetone Metal powders Hydrogen peroxide

Nitrites Ammonium nitritrate Ammonium salts Cyanates

Nitrobenzene Nitric acid Organic Solvents See flammable liquids Oxalic acid Mercury

Silver Chlorates Hypochlorites

Perchloric acid Acetic acid anhydride Bismuth (alloy) Alcohols Paper Wood Charcoall Diethylether Organic compounds

Perchlorates Acids Sulphides Sulphites

Permanganates Glycerol Benzaldehyde Ethyleneglycol Sulphuric acid Metal powders

Peroxides Ethanol Methanol Glacial acetic acid Acetic acid anhydride Benzaldehyde Carbon disulphide Glycerol Ethyleneglycol Ethylacetate Methylacetate Furfural Aniline

Phosphorus (white/yellow) Air Oxydes Hydroxides Ammonium nitrate Potassium permanganate Sulphur Silver nitrate

Picric acid Heavy metals Salts

Pottasium

Bromine Chlorine Iodene Prussic acid (Hydrocyanic acid) Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Water

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Cabon disulphide Carbon dioxide Water Halogenated hydrocarbon Hydrochloric acid Sulphuric acid Hydrogen fluoride Maleic anhydride Ethyne Silver halogens

Pottasium sulphide Diazo compounts Prussic acid (Hydrocyanic acid) See hydrocyanic acid Silver (metal) Acetylene

Oxalic acid Tartaric acid Fulmic acid Ammonium compounts

Sodium Bromine Chlorine Iodene Prussic acid (Hydrocyanic acid) Carbon Monoxide Carbon dioxide Water Halogenated hydrocarbon Sulfuric acid Hydrochloric acid Hydrogen fluoride Maleic anhydride Ethyne Silver halogenen

Sulphulric acid Chlorites Perchlorates Permanganates Carbides Fulminates Pricrates Metal powders

Appendix IV-A: Classification of Liquid Hazardous Waste from Laboratories

Category I

acidic water-based solutions (pH ≤ 7)

Category II

Alkaline water-based

solutions (pH > 7)

Category III

Halogen-poor organic substances

(chlorine level < 4%, levels of other

halogens < 0.5%)

Category IV

Halongen-rich organic liquids

(chlorine level < 4% and/or levels of other

halogens < 0.5%)

Category V

Neutral water-based solutions (pH = 7)

Other hazardous waste

from laboratories

See also ‘Appendix IV-B: Other

hazardous waste’

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pure and dilute anorganic acids (nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, hydrogen fluoride, phosphoric acid, chromic acid, etc.) Heavy and other metal ions in acid solutions (e.g . zinc, copper, nickel, lead) Metaloids in acid solution (incl. antimony, arsenic, tellurium) COD/CZV-liquid residues (chemical oxygen demand) Fluoride-containing acid solutions Phosphate solutions (pH≤7) Organic acid solutions (acetic acid, formic acid, propanoic acid, etc.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Dilute anorganic hydroxides (calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, etc.) Metal anions in alkaline solution (permanganate, molybdate, vanadate, etc.) Anions of metaloids in alkaline solution (arsenate, antimonate, etc.) Alkaline cyanide-containing solutions Phosphate solutions (pH≥7) Kjeldahl/Nessler’s reagents (incl. Hg in alkaline solution) Ammonia solution

1 2

Halogen-poor solvents (mixtures of solvents) (alcohols, acetone, acetonitrile, toluene, benzene, ether, hexane, etc.) Finished mineral oils (not contaminated with PCB/PCT and/or halogen-rich chemicals)

1 2

Halogen-rich organic solvents (mixtures of solvents)) (fluoride, bromide, chloride, iodine compounds, e.g. chloroform, trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, dichloromethane, trichloroacetic acid, etc.) Waste oil contaminated with halogen-rich chemicals

1 2 3 4 5 6

Heavy and other metal ions in neutral solution Metaloids in neutral solution Anions of metaloids in neutral solution Neutral phosphate solutions (pH=7) Metal ions in the presence of complex formers Metal anions in neutral solution

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Various chemicals/chemical residues in original packaging < 2.5 l. (presented in original packaging with packing list incl. name of substance, unit of volume (l or kg) and number*) Contaminated laboratory glass waste Absorbents, cloths, pipets etc. contaminated with chemicals Anorganic salts Empty contaminated plastic, metal or glass packaging (without Gros etiquette) Metallic and other mercury-containing waste products Extremely or strongly flammable, toxic, reactive, oxidizing, explosive, caustic and/or non-stable substances/chemicals* See also the ‘Notes to Appendix IV’

* Report separately to the Logistics department, contact person Stijntje Bosman (S.T.Bosman@rug.nl), stating the card number, project number and p-number.

Appendix IV-B: Other hazardous

waste

Photographic waste Black/white, colour, bleach fix Developer Plate developer Photographic film

Contaminated or possibly contaminated waste Hypodermic needles/scalpels/razors Virally or bacteriologically contaminated or possibly contaminated waste/materials

Waste from office environments Various gas discharge lamps (fluorescent lamps, mercury-vapour lamps, sodium lamps, etc.) Batteries Spray cans Office hazardous waste (ink-containing waste, cartridges, cleansers, etc.)

Waste from Facility Services Coolant from machinery (oil/water-based emulsion) Processed oil from machinery and/or vehicles (PCB-PCT free)

Solid and/or doughy organic waste Chromatographic waste Paint/ink/glue/resin waste, completely or partially hardened Paint/ink/glue/resin waste in small packaging (tins or plastic packaging) Monomer/polymer waste, completely or partially hardened Pesticides (in small packages) Lubricants/fats Solid oil-containing waste (excluding oil filters)

Other waste Lead batteries Fridges Computer screens

Notes to Appendix IV:

Category Examples Unstable chemical residue Peroxides

Nitrites Sulphites Sulphides

Explosive substances Picric acid Ammonium nitrate Benzoyl peroxide 75% 2.4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Ammonium dichromate Butyl hydroperoxide (Triganox A80) Peracetic acid Chloroperoxybenzoic acid

Extremely flammable solid substances Red phosphorus Substances that may self-ignite White/yellow phosphorus Substances that react violently with water Sodium

Potassium Lithium aluminium hydride Carbides

Strongly oxidizing substances Chlorates/perchlorates Nitrates Permanganates Perchloric acid

Extremely caustic substances Concentrated (fuming) sulphuric acid Concentrated (fuming) nitric acid Concentrated (fuming) hydrochloric acid

Extremely toxic substances Bromine Chromic acids Phosphine Cyanides

Appendix V: How to use labels and hazard symbols

Labels are our only means of communication with the Logistics Department. It is therefore very important to properly label all hazardous waste

for removal. The label shown in Figure 1 must be used for WIVA bins, medibins, needle boxes and drums with lids. This hazardous waste will only

be disposed of if the label is completely filled in.

In addition to this label, separate labels are available for liquid hazardous waste. There are six categories of liquid hazardous waste, and thus also

six different labels. The six categories are divided into subgroups, see Appendix IV Classification of liquid hazardous waste. Figure 2 shows an

example of a label and instructions on how to use it.

The area inside the light blue box indicates the hazard symbol. This symbol depends on the subgroup to which the main component belongs,

which means that a category III label may have to be labelled with a different hazard symbol. An example of this can be found in Figure 3.

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), to be provided by the supplier, lists the appropriate hazard symbols for the product in question. In the

event that no MSDS is available, please consult the supplier’s website or contact Stijntje Bosman, e-mail S.T.Bosman@rug.nl. Appendix I:

Hazardous and non-hazardous waste: symbols lists the new hazard symbols.

Figure 1: label for WIVA bins, medibins, needle boxes

and drums with lids

Figure 3: Different hazard symbol

Figure 2: Labels for liquid hazardous waste