What is a manifest? A manifest is a multiple copy shipping paper which is used to track the disposal of hazardous waste. The form is entitled Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. The manifest must accompany every waste shipment that leaves the generator's (Boston College) property, regardless of size. All transporters of hazardous waste used at Boston College obtain the manifests and will fill them out appropriately. Our responsibility is to sign them, check important information and make sure the manifest is complete. Unless cleared by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), all waste generated in laboratories must be disposed of. Fixer in photo developing operations, asbestos, waste oil, and solvents used for parts cleaning are all typical hazardous waste generated at Boston College. Before disposing of unwanted chemicals down the drain or in the garbage, contact EH&S for a determination. The generator may sign the manifest after the transporter has packed all the material in their vehicle and the manifest is complete. Also ask the transporter if the vehicle has the appropriate Department of Transportation placarding so that in the event of a release, responders will know what the vehicle contains. If you generate the waste, you may sign the manifest, but check with EH&S first. Students should not sign, only BC employees. Identify one person in your department who will be signing. Item number 16 on the manifest asks for your printed name, your signature and the date. The Generator US EPA ID No. (Item 1) Contact EH&S for the number, but typically if it is a routine pick up the number will be the same each time, if the pick up is related to a clean out, the number will be different each time. Generator Name (Item 3) Make sure this section has BC's main address, your department name and Attn: Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Signatures Ensure that items 16 and 17 are completed. Review the entire document to ensure all items are completed. Ask the transporter if you have a question or call EH&S. Mail all documentation to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety in St. Clements the day of signing. Take photocopies for &S then mails copies to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection, Hazardous Waste Division and to the state where the waste is being disposed. If you receive the copy of the manifest in the mail, please mail it directly to EH&S. After the waste is received by the disposal company, EH&S will receive one of the copies of the manifest back. That is how we know it has reached the final disposal site. EH&S also reviews these companies to make sure they are handling waste properly. The main office number is X2-0307. Contact Gail Hall for any questions at X2-0300. We are located in St. Clements hall, Room 214.
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What is a manifest?
Where do you get a manifest?
What is considered a hazardous waste?
When do I sign the manifest?
Where do I sign and should I sign?
What other important information is on the manifest?
What do I do after I sign the manifest?
How do I know the waste is going where it should?
Who do I call at the Office of Environmental Health and Safety?
