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Managed by the Office of Research Facilities, Division of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Other Waste

NanoMaterial-Containing Waste

Chemical wastes containing nanoparticles shall not be disposed of as general waste or poured down the drain
Refer to the NIH Nanotechnology Safety and Health Program (Section 9.0 Waste, pages 7-8).

Pharmaceutical Waste

Any pharmaceutical waste must be handled as chemical waste.
Pharmaceutical wastes are drugs, vaccines, and anti-neoplastic drugs; including contaminated pharmaceutical products and equipment.

Liquid Biohazardous Waste Disposal

Risk Groups 1 and 2, with approval by DEP, will be considered for the drain disposal.
Risk Groups 3 and 4 should be collected as Medical Pathological Waste.

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Other Waste

NIH Drain Discharge Guide

Drain Discharge Program

Significant Points

Chemical Determination for Hazardous Waste

Chemical Approved for Drain Disposal

NIH Drain Discharge Application

Sources Used for Drain Disposal Evaluation

Waste Containing Antibiotics

Other Waste

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