James Madison University's Posture Toward Responsible Environmental Practices

Following is an overview of JMU's management of Hazardous Materials and Toxic Waste (hereon referred to as Haz/Mat). At JMU only those hazardous and toxic chemicals and materials that are needed for academic use in the reasonably foreseeable future are ordered "just in time." We no longer stock pile such items in laboratory storeroom inventory for long periods of time. As much as possible, such chemicals and materials not totally expended in laboratory processes that can be neutralized on site are so neutralized. Recoverables and Recyclables are sent to licensed and certified recovery and recycling specialists. The aforementioned practices have dramatically minimized the need for hazardous waste transport to and disposal in EPA approved off campus sites. The handling of Hazardous Materials and Toxic Waste (Haz/Mat) is a continuing effort taken very seriously at James Madison University. All of our toxic waste is transported by Federally licensed and approved carriers. All of our shipments are filed under the authorization two EPA issued Identification Numbers, VADO77929198 (east of South Main St., Route US 11) and VAD982677262 (west of South Main St.). The current Haz/Mat licensed and certified carrier for JMU is:

Environmental Options, Inc.
P.O. Box 879
Rocky Mount, Va
Office (540)483-3920
Fax (540)483-3855

Commensurate record keeping, who, and what department/office is responsible:

• The underground/aboveground storage tanks and the oil spill control plan is managed by Gary Shears of Facilities Management's Mechanical Plant Engineering office, Tel. 82850.
• The handling of Pesticides is managed by Roy Cardin, supervisor of Facilities Management's Landscaping office, Tel. 87963.
• The maintaining of air quality, handling of freon and other refrigerants is the responsibility of Ronnie Rhodes of Facilities Management's Building Repair and Maintenance (HVAC), Tel. 86905.
• The handling of Biological and Hazardous/Toxic Waste, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes is managed by Tony Smith of Facilities Management's combined Housekeeping and Environmental Operations, Tel. 86102.
• The handling of Asbestos and Lead Paint management and disposal is dealt with by Frank Viscomi of Facilities Management's Mechanical Plant Engineering office, Tel. 83692.
• The handling of hazardous waste from all academic areas of the College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) is managed by Dr. George Coffman, Laboratory Specialist, CISAT Laboratory Operations office, Tel. 82767.
• The handling of Hazardous and Toxic Waste generated by the hard sciences, Biology, Geology, Physics, and Chemistry, is by a cooperative arrangement between these four academic departments and is managed by Heather Armstrong, Chemistry, Tel. 86678.
• The handling of used deep cycle emergency power back-up and vehicle (wet cell) batteries, petroleum based lubricants, and anti-freeze is managed by Brian Owens of Facilities Management, Tel. 86364.
• The handling of all small (dry cell) batteries such as carbon, alkaline, lithium, and cadmium types is managed by the Storeroom of Facilities Management. The Storeroom supervisor is Kathy Rohrer, Tel. 86450.