Hazardous Waste

The mission of the waste management group is to ensure the proper and safe management of hazardous waste, regulated medical waste and universal waste at Stony Brook University. This is all done while applying the  Environmental Protection Agency's hierarchy of waste minimization: reduce, reuse, and recycle. In addition, the group ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Chemical Waste Disposal Manifests

In an effort to reduce paper waste, EH&S is providing this fillable PDF of the  Chemical Waste Disposal Manifest. This can be completed and saved electronically, reducing the burden on labs for maintaining paper copies.

Complete this form and bring a printed copy to the waste collection. Waste will not be collected without this form.

Hazardous Waste Collection Calendar  

Location	Day of Month	Time
Basic Science Tower by the elevators	Second Thursday	7th Floor 1:15-1:45 pm by the  elevators   1st Floor 2-2:30 pm near DLAR lobby
Earth & Space Sciences at the loading dock		By Request
Engineering at the Material Sciences dock	Fourth Tuesday	10-10:30 am Heavy Engineering is By Request - scheduled before/after ENG pickups
Grad Chemistry at the loading dock	Every Wednesday	11-11:30 am
Grad Physics  at the loading dock		By Request
Health Science Center (HSC) by the elevators	First Thursday	17th Floor 1:15-1:45 pm   15th Floor 2-2:30 pm
Incubator (LIHTI) at the side door		By Request
Life Sciences Building (LSB) at the loading dock	Every Tuesday	1-1:30 pm
Medical and Research Translation (MART) Building		By Request
Psychology A at the loading dock		By Request
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences - Dana Hall & Challenger	Third Tuesday	10-10:30 am at the Dana Formalin Transfer Room 10:45-11:15 am Challenger South East Exit Door (near room 123)

By Request - For all buildings serviced by request, submit a hazardous waste pickup request by emailing  hazwaste@stonybrook.edu. In the email, attach a completed copy of the Chemical Waste Disposal Manifest and provide details such as replacement containers, hazardous waste labels...etc.

Services provided by the Waste Management group:

• Advise on proper handling of hazardous waste, regulated medical waste and universal waste
• Conduct daily scheduled hazardous waste collections from all facilities
• Audit and inspect laboratories and facilities that generate hazardous waste
• Implement waste minimization as required by the EPA and the  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) through various programs
• Respond and provide technical support during hazardous material incidents
• Actively participate as members of the Hazardous Materials Team
• Report waste management activities to authorities such as the NYSDEC and the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (SCDPW)

Waste Collection

All hazardous waste, regulated medical waste and universal waste generated in university laboratories and other facilities must be disposed of in accordance to the guidelines and regulations mandated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Hazardous Waste Management Policy

Guidelines for Waste Storage and Disposal

• Hazardous waste training is required  for all persons handling waste
• Hazardous waste labels must be filled out at the start of accumulation (No abbreviations or chemical formulas)
• Store waste containers in a secure area with secondary containment at or near the point of generation
• Do not store waste near a sink or drain
• Keep waste container closed except when adding the waste
• Make sure the container is in good condition and compatible with the waste
• Segregate incompatible wastes by distance or a physical barrier such as an additional secondary containment
• Inspect storage areas weekly for any leaks, tears, corrosion or other issues with waste containers
• Chemical waste disposal manifests and hazardous waste labels must be completed before waste is brought to the above collection sites
• Waste will not be collected without a chemical waste disposal manifest or properly filled out hazardous waste labels
• Do not pour chemicals down the sink or discard with trash
• Civil and criminal penalties of up to $70,117 per violation, per day and/or up to 5 years in prison for environmental crimes.