Hazardous waste containers at Purdue are stored in satellite accumulation areas (SAA). SAAs are used to manage waste in laboratories and shops because it provides safe and effective means to ...

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...

Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

Learn how drop testing and analysis ensure waste container integrity for safe storage under extreme conditions.