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A waste disposal program for a university art department
1Department of Pollution Control, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 62901.
Summary
University art departments must now manage hazardous waste due to regulations. A new program ensures safe disposal, protecting artists, disposers, and the environment through identification, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Safety
- University Operations
Background:
- Hazardous waste regulations enacted on May 19, 1980, reclassified many university art department wastes as hazardous.
- University art programs generate and dispose of materials now legally defined as hazardous.
- Lack of proper management poses risks to artists, disposal personnel, and the environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a hazardous waste management program for university art departments.
- To ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- To establish protocols for the safe and proper disposal of hazardous art wastes.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive hazardous waste management program by the Pollution Control department.
- Identification of hazardous waste streams generated in university art departments.
- Implementation of procedures for waste collection, secure storage, treatment, and environmentally sound disposal.
Main Results:
- A structured program is in place for managing hazardous art wastes.
- The program addresses wastes posing threats to human health and the environment.
- Protocols are established to prevent indiscriminate disposal.
Conclusions:
- University art departments require specific hazardous waste management strategies.
- The developed program provides a framework for safe and compliant disposal.
- Effective waste management is crucial for environmental protection and regulatory adherence.