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Hazardous Materials Management

Mercury Disposal on Campus
Keep Mercury out of the environment by properly disposing of items containing Mercury and cleaning-up any Mercury spills.
Mercury Droplet
Compact Fluorescent Lights - Use & Disposal
Use of Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) significantly reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, however, due to the small amount of mercury they contain, CFLs need to be collected for recycling. 
Chemical Donation Policy
Controlling chemical inventory is an important part of responsible chemical management. Chemical donations must be approved before acceptance. 
Paint Cans
'Green' Cleaning Chemicals
CSJ Article, December 6, 2002
The College has been using certified environmentally preferable cleaning products since 2002. 
Green Seal Certified

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This page maintained by Environmental Stewardship. Last modified on November 13, 2006.