California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is required by the state and federal laws to be responsible to track chemicals from the time they are purchased and arrived on the campus, to the time they leave the campus; this is known as the “cradle to grave” process. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a public law that created a management tool for hazardous and non-hazardous disposed solid waste (solids, liquids and gases). RCRA requires that all generators and hazardous waste must be tracked and recorded. This means the record of waste production, “cradle” and where, including how, it is stored and shipped, as well as where the waste “grave” will be transported to for disposal, must also be tracked and recorded.
Risk & Safety Solutions
Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS) is a data-base management tool that tracks chemicals from “cradle to grave”. As chemicals arrive on the campus, they are uploaded into the software program by using a QR scanning code. The chemicals are transferred to a location for lab use until the time for hazardous-waste disposal. RSS allows the Office of Safety & Risk Management to electronically track the chemicals and record the production for compliance. CSUB is embracing the technological advances that will facilitate chemical handling and assist the campus executives to participate in the decision-making for the safeguarding of our community.
HazWaste Disposal
The Office of Safety & Risk Management (SRM) provides direct service for chemical pick-up and waste disposal. This service is provided at no cost to the Department for routine disposal of hazardous chemicals. According to statutes, any chemical that exceeds twice its shelf life or is no longer usable for its intended purpose is deemed hazardous waste; therefore, as soon as possible arrangements must be made for its disposal.
Contact Safety & Risk Management staff at 661-654-6320 or send an email to srm@csub.edu for hazardous waste recycling of the following items:
- Batteries
- Electronic waste
- Fluorescent tubes or lamps
- Paint
Contact Safety and Risk Management Staff at 661-654-6320 or at srm@csub.edu to schedule a chemical waste pickup. Please make sure containers are appropriately labeled and are AT MOST 80% full.
Important Reminder: Never dispose of chemicals in the sink or the trash cans or use fume hoods to intentionally evaporate chemicals.
Contact Us
Safety and Risk Management
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Phone: (661) 654-2580Email: epowers@csub.eduOffice: Administration West 103Chemical Safety Specialist
Phone: (661) 654-2186Email: bvalencia8@csub.eduOffice: Administration West 101