Laboratory Waste Disposal Checklist

• All waste containers are properly labeled with contents and hazards
• Waste containers kept securely closed when not in use
• Chemical wastes are not mixed incompatibly

• Suitable containers provided for specific chemical wastes
• Waste is segregated by chemical class (e.g., acids, solvents, heavy metals)
• Secondary containment used where necessary

• Biohazard bags used for biological waste
• Autoclaved waste appropriately labeled/disposed
• Sharps disposed of in puncture-resistant containers

• Broken glassware disposed of in dedicated containers
• Empty containers triple-rinsed (if required) and labeled before disposal

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