Most laboratory spaces on campus which generate hazardous wastes are considered to be “Satellite Accumulation Areas," and as such there are specific requirements regarding the proper storage, handling and labeling of these wastes. It is the responsibility of each individual who generates hazardous wastes at these areas to insure that they observe the following requirements.

• Ensure that all hazardous waste containers are in good condition, leak-free, and closable with a threaded cap or lid.
• Be sure to label hazardous waste containers with a “Hazardous Waste Label," which includes the constituents in the container (noted in names, not chemical formulas) and the appropriate percentages. Simply writing the word “waste” on a container is not sufficient.
• Keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste. (Remove funnels after use)
• Make sure that all waste contents are compatible with each other and the container.
• Leave 10% expansion space at the top when using bottles to store waste.
• Remove or completely deface manufacturer's labels, if reusing bottles for waste.
• Keep hazardous waste in secondary containment to prevent accidental release. Secondary containment should be chemically resistant and be able to contain a leak of up to 10% (by volume) of the largest container.
• Store no more than 55 gallons (208 liters) of hazardous waste in any one “Satellite Accumulation Area” (laboratory) at any one time. Of that 55 gallons, no more than one quart (947.5 milliliters) of the hazardous waste materials may be “Acutely Hazardous."