2685
Accession Number
14454
Author
Black, Caroline; Stavroudis, Chris
Title Of Article Chaper
Hazardous waste disposal
Title Of Journal Book
Western Association for Art Conservation newsletter
Volume
6
Issue
2
Pages
44421
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The authors address the problem of hazardous waste disposal for small-amount generators, such as conservators. Current federal regulations allow less than 1, 000 kilograms per month to be disposed of in common garbage systems. However, some states have laws which are more restrictive, the most stringent being those of California, Rhode Island, and Louisiana, with no exemptions. The authors outline safe, legal methods the conservator should use for the disposal of solvents, detergents, acids and alkalis, bleaches, and ethyl ether. They describe in detail how to collect, containerize, and store hazardous waste if it is to be removed by a waste management company. They suggest agencies to contact for advice on disposal. Specific waste disposal programs, companies, and interested environmental groups in California arelisted. See also AATA 21-1413.
Keywords
Laboratory, chemistry; solvent, use-in conservation; solvent, hazard toxicity; solvent, hazard fire; laboratory, conservation science; ICCROM
pub_id
2685