The UWSA Office of Risk Management assists in the development and maintenance of several environmental services contracts, primarily those covering waste disposal. The most recent information for these contracts can be found on the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration’s VendorNet website.

All Wisconsin state agencies, including UW campuses, research stations and other properties must use mandatory waste disposal contracts for certain waste streams. Other waste disposal contracts are available for optional use. The following is an overview of consolidated contracts pertaining to waste disposal services at UW System campuses.

 

All UW System campuses and facilities must use the state mandatory contract for hazardous and universal waste disposal. Generally speaking, if a waste meets the RCRA definition of “hazardous waste,” it must be handled under this contract.

Disposal of the following universal wastes under the state contract is also mandatory:

  • Lamps
  • Mercury-containing equipment
  • PCB ballast recycling and PCB waste disposal services

However, use of the state contract for non-PCB ballasts, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries is optional.

Veolia is the current provider of hazardous and universal waste services. Contacts for pickup requests or questions, pricing and other contract information can be found on VendorNet under the State Hazardous Waste Services Contract Number: 505ENT-M15-HZRDSWSTSV-01.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) maintains an Emergency Response Zone Contract, which provides emergency response services for spills and discharges that pose threats to health, safety, welfare and the environment in various regions throughout the state. The contract has been established based on WDNR requirements but is available for use by any state agency, educational institution or other unit of government. For more detail, see the Emergency Response Zone Contract Number: 19-137-08.

Shipping papers must contain a 24-hour emergency number. To satisfy this requirement, the UWSA Office of Risk Management, in partnership with the UW-Madison, maintains a service agreement with ChemTel, a company that will advise responders in case of an emergency involving your shipment. For more detail, go to the UWSA Velocity EHS page.

UW-Madison Facilities Planning and Management, in partnership with the UWSA Office of Risk Management, has developed a non-mandatory contract with Bionomics, Inc. for the packaging and removal of low-level radioactive waste. For more detail, see the UW-Madison Purchasing Services Contract Number: 14-5191.

 


Disclaimer

This publication was prepared for environmental, health and safety staff at University of Wisconsin System campuses, to assist in finding resources and information for regulatory compliance. It is not intended to render legal advice.

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