Definition of Waste
St. Olaf College is not a commercial manufacturer of chemical products; therefore, on the basis of criteria set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; 40 CFR 261.2) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Minn. Statutes 2004 Chapter 116.06 Subd. 22), waste is defined as a material that has been disposed, burned/incinerated, or accumulated/stored in lieu of being disposed, burned/incinerated. Furthermore, a material from RNS is not considered waste until determined to be waste by the CHO.
Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
A waste chemical must be managed as a hazardous waste if it exhibits hazard characteristics or is specifically listed in certain federal or state regulations. On the basis of criteria set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; 40 CFR 261.3, 40 CFR 261.20-24) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Minn. Statutes 2004 Chapter 116.06 Subd. 11; Minn. Rule 7045.0135), chemical waste is considered hazardous if it exhibits any of the following characteristics:
IgnitabilityCorrosivity
Reactivity
Lethality (As defined by MN Rules 7045.0131, Subpart 6)
Toxicity
EPA Listed Wastes
Other Criteria