The management and disposal of hazardous waste is governed by the Hazardous Waste Management (Environmental Management) Policy under USC Policies and Policy Governance.
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Hazardous Waste Management Manual
The University of Southern California (USC) Hazardous Waste Management Manual is designed as a ready reference guide for the handling of hazardous waste generated at USC campuses and leased spaces and to provide guidance to meet regulatory requirements.
Consult the manual for details on management of chemical, biological, radioactive, and universal waste streams, waste staging, labeling, laboratory move/closure, and more.
- Hazardous waste pickup through RSS or EHSA
- Universal waste (e-waste) pickup
- Waste supplies
- Move or close a lab
Waste Management
- Waste Management Policy: Hazardous Waste Management (Environmental Management) Policy
- Waste Management: Chemical Waste | Biomedical Waste | Radioactive Waste | Universal Waste
- Environmental Compliance: Environmental Compliance | Environmental Compliance Assurance (ECA)
- Resources: Pollution Prevention | Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) | HazMat Shipping FAQs
Emergency Notification and Incident Reporting
Know how to respond to emergencies and the steps to take for proper notification and reporting.
- Spill Response | What To Do | Spill Notification Procedure
- Spill Clean-Up: Simple Compressed Gas Leak | Biohazardous Spill | Radioactive Spill
- Emergency Information: 1-2-3 Serious Injury Reporting Flyer
- Reporting: Emergency/Non-Emergency Notification and Reporting | Malodorous Chemical Usage Notification
- WC: USC Benefits – Workers’ Compensation web page
- WC Forms: Manager’s Report of Incident form | Volunteer’s Injury/Illnes
