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Got waste? Get it picked up

Waste inventory and pickup request

RAIR web and RTS

Rair Web
Radioisotope Tracking System

Training

To learn how to use RTS and RAIR Web, download Environmental Health & Safety's training guides.

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A technician from the WMP deals safely and efficiently with a chemical waste spill during an emergency


Waste disposal at McGill

The WMP has disposal guidelines, and handles various types of wastes for internal and external clients:

Radioactive waste

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Find out how to collect, package, label, and dispose of various types of radioactive waste, and also how to reduce RA waste through delay and decay of radioisotopes.

Chemical waste

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How to package and label your chemical waste and have it ready for collection by the WMP.

Biomedical waste

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Safe disposal of biomedical waste requires proper packaging and care.

Bulk waste

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If you produce bulk waste in solid or liquid form, find out more on how to package it properly for disposal.

Waste pickups

If you have waste products that need to be collected, first prepare your inventory to pick up and submit it to us. We will get in touch with you to schedule an appointment. If your building has a waste room, see also our regular pickup schedule across both campuses (your inventory list will still be required).

Recycling

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We handle recyclable hazardous materials and other items that cannot be accepted via the university's recycling program, such as batteries, appliances, and various metals.


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The WMP can help you clean up your lab or shut it down properly. Contact us at 5066 for more information.

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EVENTS

Feb. 5, 2009 to Mar. 1, 2010
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Emergency?

For serious emergencies call 911 immediately. Then inform campus security services at:

  • 514-398-3000 (downtown)
  • 514-398-7777 (Macdonald)

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