General Waste
General Waste is defined as wastes not contaminated with hazardous chemical, infectious, radioactive or other physical agents. Examples include:
- Office wastes
- Glass and plastic ware
- Uncontaminated biological materials
| Packaging Guidelines |
| If Discarding: |
Then: |
| Office and Regular Wastes (See Recyclable Waste for paper wastes) |
Place waste in trash receptacle. |
| Disposable Glass |
- Place plastic bag inside EEM "Glass Only" box or similar puncture proof container.
- When full, seal bag and close box with tape.
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| Uncontaminated Animal Bedding |
- Place dry bedding in a paper or plastic bag.
OR
Place wet bedding in a plastic bag or plastic-lined paper bag.
- Fill bag 3/4 full; staple or seal with some secure means.
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| Disposal Information |
| Office and Regular Trash |
Custodian will remove from your location or take to area dumpster. |
| Glass & Recyclable Paper |
See Recyclable Waste. |
| Non-Hazardous Biological Materials |
- Liquids should be poured down the drain.
- Semi-solid materials should be placed in a bag and disposed in a trash receptacle.
- Solid materials should be placed in a regular trash receptacle, except for glass items that should be disposed in Glass Only box.
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