Overview
Empowering the NU community to keep the University, public, and environment free of threats caused by mishandled waste in the lab, shop and studio.
Northeastern University is committed to proper management of hazardous waste through its actions in teaching, research and service activities. The goals of the University’s hazardous waste program are to:
- Protect faculty, staff and students from exposure to hazardous wastes
- Manage all wastes in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
- Minimize the amount of hazardous waste being generated in teaching, research and facility areas
- Identify pollution prevention strategies to minimize or eliminate the University’s impact on the environment
- Comply with federal, state and local regulations
Links
Quick Links
FAQs
How to make a Hazardous Waste pickup request?
Go to the “Waste” Tab in your lab’s SciShield (formerly BioRAFT) profile. To learn more about how to complete Hazardous Waste requests in SciShield, please refer to the SciShield Knowledge Guides on your homepage.
Link to Hazardous Waste Determinations
I’m not sure if my waste is a “hazardous” waste. How do I find out?
You can use the Chemical Waste Labeling Tool or check the Hazardous Waste Determination tables.
How do I use the Hazardous Waste module in SciShield?
Go to the “Visit Knowledge Base” button on your SciShield homepage, which will lead you to the Waste module knowledge guides.
I handle Hazardous Waste in my lab. Which training programs are required?
If you manage or generate hazardous waste in your lab, shop or studio, then you are required to complete the online “Hazardous Waste Management Initial Training” course hosted on the SciShield platform.
If your lab prefers an in-person classroom training, please coordinate with our lab safety team at labsafety@northeastern.edu to schedule a group training.
The “Hazardous Waste Management Refresher Training” is required annually, one year after you completed the initial training.
Who do I contact to pickup Universal Waste?
Visit ECOS for inquiries regarding all other types of waste.
Contact Us
For general inquiries please contact OARS.
Email: oars@northeastern.edu
Phone: 617.373.2769
Northeastern University
Office of Academic and Research Safety/OARS
320 Renaissance Park, 1135 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02115