Laboratory Waste Management

Lab WasteLab Waste Management (LWM) Meet the RCRA training requirements while learning the details of establishing and implementing a waste management plan. Learn how to make waste determinations, establish satellite storage procedures, and manage waste cost-effectively. Includes hands-on practice in completing and reviewing manifests. Review the most common RCRA violations and how to avoid them. This course is based on a waste management course developed by Russ Phifer of W. C. Environmental.

Download Laboratory Waste Management One-Day Schedule (PDF)

PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY NON-REFUNDABLE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS.

We operate on a very tight budget to sustain our programs as a non-profit. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel sessions which have insufficient participants to cover our costs. To help ensure that a program runs, please consider registering as early as possible.

Courses marked “CONFIRMED” will not be cancelled. Sign up before space runs out!

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– LWM Courses are held 8 AM – 5 PM in our Natick, MA office, unless stated otherwise.

Publication Resource:
Lab Waste Management: A guidebook ACS Task Force

Who should attend?

  • Anyone responsible for ensuring that the lab is in compliance with EPA and local hazardous waste regulations
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals
  • Science, Art & Technology Educators / Researchers
  • Lab Managers / Supervisors / Workers

*This course is designed for small quantity generators, but CESQGs and LQGs will gain valuable insight into developing or improving their waste management plan.

Registrants Receive:

  • PDF Seminar Notebook
  • Certificate of Participation
  • 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
  • Graduate credit eligibility
  • ABIH CM Points eligibility
  • Access to our Toll-Free Lab Safety Hotline
  • Discounts future trainings, services, & pubs
  • Refreshments

Not Included in Tuition: lodging, transportation and meals.

Discussion Topics:

  • Employee Training
  • Environmental Controls
  • Hands-on Practice on waste determinations & manifest review
  • Hazardous Waste Regulations As They Apply to Laboratories
  • Onsite Handling of Lab Wastes
  • Other Regulatory Requirements & Issues
  • Waste Minimization
  • Working with Vendors

Course notebook includes regulatory information, an inspection checklist, and secrets to economic disposal of laboratory wastes.

Bring copies of your manifests and waste determinations for review.

Don’t see a topic or a date you need? Schedule a time and date that does work for you. Visit our services page or contact 508-647-1900 for more information.

Discount Policy: Discounts may not be combined.

For additional information, please contact Ana Adams at 800-647-1977