University Waste
The deposal of chemical waste generated by Moravian University is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Environmental Health and Safety Department is responsible for the pickup and deposal of such waste listed below. When waste is ready to be picked up, please complete the Universal Waste Pickup Form.
A member of the EHS Department will collect the waste once the form is submitted.
Moravian University prides itself on being environmentally sustainable, however it still does generate Universal Waste defined by the EPA. Some of these wastes listed below are considered hazardous and has to be deposed of properly.
Mercury:
The University has taken great strides to eliminate everything that contains Mercury. Often such items appear as equipment is replaced or found. The following are common found items containing Mercury that are hazardous and considered Universal Waste.
- Thermostats and switches
- Barometers
- Lighting Ballasts
- Fluorescent bulbs
- HID & LED bulbs
- UV bulbs
- Projector bulbs
- Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
Batteries:
Batteries are commonly used throughout the University and some are considered hazardous and must be deposed of properly.
- Lead-acid batteries
- Nickel-cadmium batteries
- Lithium ion batteries
- Nickel metal hydride batteries
- Alkaline batteries
Pesticides:
Pesticides are prohibited unless being used by the FMPC or has been authorized for research by the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Note: Please contact the FMPC first at (610) 861-1550 or fmpc@moravian.edu for use of pesticides.
Asbestos & Lead Paint:
Asbestos and lead paint are no longer being utilized by Moravian University. If there is a building or area which appears to have asbestos and or lead paint, contact the FMPC immediately at (610) 861-1550. The EHS Department shall be notified for an occupational heath exposure by submitting a Safety and Hazard Report or calling them directly at (610) 625-7921.