Where do all the chemicals go?

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Where do all the chemicals go?
Bill Durham, Ph.D. University of
Arkansas Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry
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Organic Chemistry I
Almost all chemicals recovered for disposal as
hazardous waste.
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Disposal Options
1. Down the Drain? 2. In the Dumpster? 3.
Commercial Waste Service?
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What can go down the drain?
Ultimately dictated by city (owners of their
waste water treatment facilities)
e.g., Fayetteville, AR Springdale, AR, etc.
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What can be put in the trash ?
Ultimately determined by solid waste service
e.g., Waste Management, Inc. (owner/operator of
the Tontitown Landfill)
Same list as drain but!
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Everything Else
Hazardous Waste Services
Haz-M.E.R.T.
(479-621-9707) Mid-America Environmental
(479-621-5405)
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Lab packs
Specific arrangements somewhat dependent on
company
Example
Waste divided into three catagories Reactives
2.45/lb and up Incinerables 1.30/lb and
up Treatables 1.30/lb and up
Chemical Technician 60/hr and up
Plus cost of drums etc.
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Procedure

• Contact Sales Rep.
• Send list
• Get cost estimate
• Proceed

Minimums?