Salvage Operations
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Salvage materials
Hallways, stairwells, and loading docks are NOT storage spaces! Do not move items into these areas thinking they'll magically disappear. This is a severe fire code violation and safety risk. Follow the procedures in place to have materials removed from your space. If PFW is fined, the cost will be charged to the department that created the violation.
Salvage materials include:
- Scrap materials- ballasts, fluorescent lights/fixtures, wire, metals, etc.
- Furniture, which is not to be discarded into campus dumpsters or compactors
- Lab equipment, which is not to be discarded into campus dumpsters or compactors
- All lab materials requested to be removed MUST have a “Clean Sheet” attached to each item being moved.
- A Clean Sheet, also known as Hazard Clearance & Declaration Form can be found here.
- Without this sheet, the item/s will remain in place. This is for the safety and security of all parties involved.
Universal Waste
Universal wastes meet the definition of hazardous waste but are very common and can be easily recycled.
Universal wastes include: light bulbs (lamps), batteries, and electrical ballasts.
Batteries used for University business are collected by EHS via a Hazardous Materials Pickup Form.
Used bulbs and electrical ballasts are collected by Warehouse Operations.
Bulbs considered universal waste include: fluorescent, compact fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, ultraviolet, LED, & flood lamps.
Incandescent light bulbs are not considered universal waste and can be discarded in the trash.
Training is mandatory for all personnel who handle used fluorescent bulbs.
Contact EHS for more training information.