Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous waste disposal is governed by the EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) through State and Federal regulations. The purpose of environmentally sound disposal methods is to prevent harm to the water, land, and air.
Texas State University complies with hazardous waste disposal regulations by means of the Hazardous Waste Management Program Texas State University UPPS 04.05.15 Public Safety and Health. Environmental Health, Safety, Risk & Emergency Management (EHSREM) administers this program.
Permits and Requirements
Texas State University is a "Large Quantity Generator" of hazardous waste. The University's EPA and TCEQ Generator Registration I.D.s apply to all university activities. The EHSREM will assist any department or System Part in determining its hazardous waste disposal needs.
Penalties of Noncompliance
Noncompliance with any hazardous waste regulation may result in substantial fines and penalties for the University. The University may be cited or fined for numerous types of violations ranging from improperly labeling a waste container to intentionally disposing of hazardous waste incorrectly.
Role of EHSREM
The EHSREM administers the Hazardous Waste Management Program at Texas State University. Compliance with this program is very demanding — it requires full cooperation by all campus entities. The main focus of this program is chemical waste management (Hazardous and Class 1 Industrial). The program does not include procedures for the management of radioactive, infectious, biological, or municipal solid waste.
Helpful Resources for Waste Generators
EPA P-Listed Chemicals (Acutely Toxic)
Texas State University Contingency Plan
- This plan describes the actions that University personnel will take in response to fires, explosions, or any planned or unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water at the Container Accumulation Area (CAA).
Satellite Accumulation Area Requirements Posting
Attention: Generators must use Avery Weatherproof Shipping Labels, No. 5524 or other suitable labels that will not smear or fade
Waste Minimization and Source Reduction Plan