Waste Transportation & Disposal

With the largest network of waste management facilities in the U.S. and Canada that cover a broad range of disposal technologies, Clean Harbors safely and efficiently handles waste streams associated with schools, colleges and universities. Company-owned disposal capabilities include incineration, recycling, wastewater treatment, fuel blending and landfill.

Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste

• Ignitable, toxic, corrosive and reactive waste
• Acids, including picric, hydrofluoric and perchloric acid
• Ethers and nitrate bearing compounds
• Peroxide-forming chemicals
• Lecture bottles and compressed gases and cylinders
• Oils, paints, thinners

Universal Waste

• Fluorescent lamps
• Batteries
• Pesticides
• Mercury thermostats and other mercury-containing equipment

Academic Departments

• Science – Laboratory chemicals, preserved specimens, compressed gas cylinders from chemistry, biology, physics, etc.
• Art – Project supplies from painting, photography, graphic arts, ceramics, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Home Economics – Cleaning supplies, etc.
• Photography Darkroom - Photo developer chemicals

Shop Classes

• Automotive – Engine repair and auto body products, petroleum and solvent based paints, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Wood Shop – Wood finishes, adhesives, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Metal Fabrication – Metal working fluids, metal solders, gas cylinders, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Cosmetology – Solvent based nail products, acids and bases used for hair treatments, hair dyes, disinfectants for equipment, etc.

Facilities

• Maintenance – Waste oil, mercury containing devices (thermostats, fluorescent lamps, etc.), building maintenance products and paint, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Custodial – Cleaning products, disinfectants, floor finishes, aerosol can waste, pool chemicals
• Grounds – Products for maintaining athletic fields and school grounds, petroleum products for power equipment

Food Services

• Cleaning Products – Bleaches, ammonia, oven cleaner, degreasers, automatic dishwashing detergent, aerosol can waste, etc.
• Disinfectants
• Mercury – Cooking thermometers

Nurse’s Office

• Mercury - Thermometers and blood pressure cuffs
• Disinfectants