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    The document provides guidelines for the proper disposal of laboratory glassware at Florida International University. Broken glassware must be decontaminated, rinsed, dried, and placed in designated broken glass containers within the laboratory. It is the responsibility of the generator to dispose of full broken glass containers. Chemical glass bottles must meet the definition of "RCRA empty" with less than a specified amount of residue before being disposed of. Labels on empty chemical bottles must be crossed out before disposal. More information is available from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

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    The document provides guidelines for the proper disposal of laboratory glassware at Florida International University. Broken glassware must be decontaminated, rinsed, dried, and placed in designated broken glass containers within the laboratory. It is the responsibility of the generator to dispose of full broken glass containers. Chemical glass bottles must meet the definition of "RCRA empty" with less than a specified amount of residue before being disposed of. Labels on empty chemical bottles must be crossed out before disposal. More information is available from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

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    The document provides guidelines for the proper disposal of laboratory glassware at Florida International University. Broken glassware must be decontaminated, rinsed, dried, and placed in designated broken glass containers within the laboratory. It is the responsibility of the generator to dispose of full broken glass containers. Chemical glass bottles must meet the definition of "RCRA empty" with less than a specified amount of residue before being disposed of. Labels on empty chemical bottles must be crossed out before disposal. More information is available from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

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    11555SW17TH S"ree"%CSC162●Miami%FL33199●Tel(305)348-2621●Fax(305)348-3574●http://ehs.fiu.

    edu

    Laboratory Glassware Disposal Guidelines


    PURPOSE

    To provide a standard procedure for the proper disposal of laboratory glassware

    GUIDELINES

    Non-chemical Containers

    ! Broken laboratory glassware must be fully decontaminated, thoroughly rinsed and air dried before being placed
    in broken glass containers. Extreme care must be exercised when handling broken glassware. Always wear
    necessary personal protection.
    ! Laboratory glassware must be allowed to air dry before being placed in broken glass containers. Cardboard
    containers will not hold its integrity when wet.
    ! Disposal responsibili"ies remain wi"D "De genera"or of broken glassware. I" is "De genera"or’s responsibili"y "o
    remove the broken glass containers from the laboratory and placed them in the solid waste dumpsters located
    at the loading docks. Always wear eye protection while disposing of broken glassware containers.
    ! Broken glassware containers are not to be placed in hallways or means of egress. Broken glassware containers
    are to remain in the laboratory until the time of disposal. Custodial personnel will not remove nor dispose of
    broken glass containers.
    ! Broken glass containers are for the exclusive disposal of broken glassware. Do not mix broken glassware with
    laboratory equipment manufactured from any other material of construction.
    ! Unbroken glass containers must be fully decontaminated and thoroughly rinsed before being placed in the
    dumpsters. Do not place empty glass containers in hallways or means of egress.
    ! Exercise extreme caution when placing glass containers in metal dumpsters. Glass may cause injuries due to
    shattering at the time of contact with the hard metal surface. Always wear eye protection while placing glass
    containers in the dumpsters.

    Chemical Containers

    ! Chemical glass bo""les mus" mee" "De defini"ion of “RCRA emp"y” as deemed by 40 CFR 261.7:
    o All chemicals have been removed that can be removed from the container
    ! Any solvent rinsate from listed p-listed or u-listed chemical containers must be collected and
    disposed of as hazardous waste
    o No more than 2.5 centimeters of residue remains on the bottom of the container
    o No more than 3% by weight of the total capacity of the container remains in the container if the
    container is less than or equal to 119 gallons in size
    o No more than 0.3% by weight of the total capacity of the container remains in the container if the
    container is greater than 119 gallons in size
    ! Prior to disposal, the cap must be removed and the bottle label must be crossed out with a permanent marker.
    Emp"y con"ainers mus" also be labeled “EMPTY”.

    For more information regarding these guidelines, contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at (305)
    348-2621 or ehs@fiu.edu.

    Revision Date: 4/10/2017 Lab Glassware Disposal Guidelines EHS-DOC606.00


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