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Waste Management for Photography
Photography generates a number of chemical wastes. Some
examples include waste photography solutions and waste films. Below are
suggestions on how to manage the majority of chemical waste generated.
For complete information on chemical waste management, go to the
Laboratory Chemical Waste Management
Procedures. These procedures are universal for both laboratory and art
operations.
Waste Photographic Solutions:
Obtain a Nalgene low-density polyethylene waste container.
These
containers are available from the Campus Laboratory storerooms and
laboratory supply stores. You can also purchase gasoline containers from
local hardware stores. Do not use consumer commodities such
as milk
containers or soda bottles. You can also reuse the container that the
photographic solutions were shipped in.
DEHS can also supply a 55-gallon plastic drum for large volume
operations.
Apply a completed orange chemical waste label to the side of the
container.
Wear splash goggles and appropriate chemical protective
gloves.
Add the liquid waste using a large funnel. If possible, perform
all liquid waste bulking in an operating fume hood.
Remove the funnel and seal the container.
Store the container in a secondary containment bin.
Contact DEHS to remove when the container is 90% full.
Containers will be returned in one week.
Waste Films:
Place the waste films into the original container or other sturdy
plastic container.
Place the containers into a cardboard box.
Apply a completed chemical waste label to the side of the
box.
Contact DEHS to remove when the box is full.
Questions regarding chemical waste issues may be addressed to Jane Frank or call 831-2103.
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