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Recognizing Waste

Once you have determined that you’ve generated waste, consult the Radiological-Chemical-Biological Waste chart in the Waste Hierarchy tab below. Use the Non-Hazardous Chemical Waste List and the Empty Container Decision Tree to determine whether or not the waste is hazardous.

Remember that a material is not waste until it has no intended use. Surplus chemicals are notwastes.

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