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Anne Gregson

177 Plains Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Phone: 401-874-2591

Fax: 401-874-9269

Email: anne@uri.edu

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Department of Safety & Risk Management

Environmental Health and Safety: Hazardous Waste, Waste Minimization & Pollution Prevention

 

This section provides information on the correct methods of disposing of hazardous materials at the University of Rhode Island. It includes the URI Laboratory Waste Guidebook, hazardous waste pick-up forms, signs, and labels, regulatory information, fact sheets, and links to other sites. It also provides information on preventing waste in the laboratory. It is important to buy, use, store, and dispose of the minimum amount of hazardous materials. This will save the University money, minimize the risk of chemical exposure, and have the smallest impact on the environment. The section at the end provides more information on waste minimization, pollution prevention, and disposing of household hazardous waste.

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Flyers and Guidebooks



Forms, Signs, and Labels

The following forms are PDF files. Please fax completed forms to Safety and Risk 401-789-5126 to schedule pick-up.



Regulations and Compliance

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Enforcement and Assistance in New England Colleges and Universities



Household Hazardous Waste

Personal wastes from off-campus must not be disposed of at URI. Here are some links on proper disposal of household hazardous waste, from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC).



Disposal of Motor Oil



Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention

URI Waste Minimization Plan (under construction please check later)