Hazardous Waste
Chemical Waste
At USF, all chemical waste is to be considered hazardous waste and be disposed of through EH&S, according to the Hazardous Waste Management Procedure. All waste containers must be labeled with the words "Hazardous Waste," a listing of the container's contents by percentage, and the hazards presented by the waste (i.e. Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive, Reactive, etc.)
EPA D-LISTED WASTES
EPA D-Listed wastes exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. All EPA characteristic chemical waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste through the EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.
- D-List Document (.pdf)
EPA F-LISTED WASTES
EPA F-Listed wastes are wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes (non-specific sources) such as solvents that have been used in cleaning or degreasing operations. F-Listed wastes must be disposed of as hazardous waste through EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.
- F-list Document (.pdf)
EPA U-LISTED WASTES
EPA U-Listed wastes include off-specification commercial chemical products in an unused form. Some pesticides and pharmaceutical products become hazardous waste when discarded. U-Listed wastes must be disposed of as hazardous waste through EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.
- U-list Document (.pdf)
EPA P-LISTED WASTES
The EPA has designated certain chemical wastes as "acutely hazardous" and placed special restrictions on their accumulation and disposal. These "P-Listed" wastes and their empty containers must be properly labeled, as stated above and disposed of as hazardous waste through the EH&S Hazardous Waste Program.
- P-list Document (.pdf)
HAZARDOUS WASTE DOCUMENTS
- Additional documents.
Time Sensitive chemicals (.pdf)
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Never proceed to clean up a spill if you do not know the hazards associated with the chemical or if you are unsure of how to clean up the spill. Contact EH&S for spill assistance at 813-974-4036.
- Spill Kits (.pdf)
- Spill Clean-Up Procedure Poster (.pdf)