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Storing Hazardous Waste Safely <br /> Waste is processed and stored in the Hazardous Waste <br /> Accumulation Area in the back room. Waste is scanned, <br /> placed in heavy self-sealing plastic bags, and stored by <br /> waste category in separate totes. This helps prevent <br /> incompatible chemicals from mixing together. Our vendor _ <br /> picks-up waste periodically and transports it to a disposal Y' " <br /> facility. <br /> The hazardous waste categories and their abbreviations are µ <br /> listed below. These categories are shown on the individual <br /> tote labels. + <br /> • AF: Aerosols, Flammables, Combustibles <br /> • CA: Corrosive Acids <br /> • CB: Corrosive Bases <br /> • OX: Oxidizers <br /> • STOU: State-regulated Waste, also includes Toxics <br /> • UW: Universal Waste <br /> Supplies <br /> The following supplies should always be available at the waste station: <br /> • Disposable gloves (of sufficient weight) <br /> • Safety glasses/goggles <br /> • Hazardous Waste Quick Reference Guide <br /> • Company Hazardous Waste Poster: "How to Properly Handle and <br /> Dispose of Retail Product Waste" <br /> • Waste Category Guide <br /> • Plastic totes with latching/locking lids <br /> • Sealable plastic bags in multiple sizes <br /> • Tote labels for each category (and marker or pen to complete them) <br /> • Absorbent or kitty litter <br /> • Broom and dustpan <br /> Hazardous Waste Quick Reference Guide 3 May 2019 <br />