Waste Disposal

The waste disposal methods and removal schedule of National Chung Hsing University.

Instructions for Waste Disposal and Collection on Campus
Category		Collection Method and Schedule
1-1	General household waste (non-recyclable)	To be collected along with sorted raw and cooked food waste by campus garbage trucks at fixed times and locations every day from 8:20 AM to 10:43 AM.。 ※※Note: Non-transparent plastic bags may not be used as garbage bags.
1-2	General household waste (recyclable)	To be collected by recycling trucks at fixed times and locations on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:20 AM to 10:43 AM: (1) Paper food containers, glass food containers, tin cans, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, recyclable soft plastic covers, recyclable plastics, and other recyclable items are collected on Tuesdays (please see Table 2 for sorting instructions). (2) Food containers and paper items are collected on Fridays. Note: Food containers should be cleaned properly with no leftover scraps or liquids.
1-3	General household tempered glass items	Please retain for collection at the times and locations announced before Lunar New Year during the annual Taichung Cleanup Month
1-4	General household pottery and ceramics	Please retain for collection at the times and locations announced before Lunar New Year during the annual Taichung Cleanup Month
2-1	Post-lab liquid waste	The lab/trial manager should report waste online before the 10th of each month then print out, sign, and turn in the form to the Center before the 12th for outsourced waste managers.
2-2	Post-lab hazardous industrial waste	1.Hazardous industrial waste from laboratories (discarded needles, syringes, microbial Petri dishes, bacterial strains, and other related bioproducts) must be collected by a qualified waste manager as per the Waste Disposal Act. Please process items according to the following rules for collection by hazardous industrial waste transporters every Friday: (1)To avoid injury, place discarded needles and syringes in a hard impenetrable container made of a thick plastic material with a sealable lid. Please ensure no needles are protruding and the container can be kept upright and stable during use. (2)The completed Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Form shall be taped to the red garbage bag. ＊Hazardous industrial waste and containers not placed in red garbage bags as per regulations will be rejected.
2-3-1	Post-lab transparent glassware	Place in an open carton with a completed Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Form for collection by hazardous industrial waste transporters at the prescribed time every Friday.
2-3-2	Post-lab glass chemical containers	Users must sign a waste recycling agreement with the manufacturer, importer, or supplier prior to purchase or hire a qualified waste manager for disposal.
2-3-3	Post-lab ceramics	Users must hire a qualified waste manager for disposal.
3	Waste from seminars or large events	Users must abide by the rules for fixed collection schedule to clean and dispose of waste themselves. Please direct any questions you have to the Center’s Environmental Protection Division.
4	Waste from construction or repairs	Handled by the construction company or a qualified waste manager.
5	Plastic foam	All plastic foam except clean, white, unmarked Styrofoam board and containers as well as clean, white, unmarked PE foam must be disposed of by the user.
6	Abandoned bikes on campus grounds	1.Determined by each management unit according to the steps below: (1)Count the number of abandoned bikes occupying campus grounds that need to be disposed of. (2)Pick up disposal notice stickers for abandoned bikes on campus grounds at the Center. (3)Write the correct information on each sticker, stamp it with the official seal, then apply them to the bikes. (4)A public notice for owners to remove or dispose of their bikes within the prescribed period shall be visibly posted in that very building to avoid future disputes. (5)Register the number of bikes with notices posted on the online platform: https://safety.nchu.edu.tw/web/waste_bicycle.php?bar=3 . (6)Count and fill in the number of bikes again after the period ends. 2.Upon receiving final confirmation from each unit, the Center will remove bikes based on reports as per the Waste Disposal Act.
7	Other items not listed	Consult the Center for disposal methods then hire a qualified waste manager.
Additional Notes:： ·The fixed collection schedule and route for campus garbage trucks (every working day), recycling trucks (Tuesdays and Fridays), and hazardous industrial waste transporters (Fridays) are as follows. The scheduled collection time and route for fixed-point waste removal are as shown in the following table: Order Time Location 1 08:20 North side of the Administration Building 2 08:30 East side of the Humanities Building 3 08:35 North side of the Teaching Complex Building 4 08:40 West side of the Agricultural & Environmental Science Building 5 08:50 West side of the Life Sciences Building 6 08:55 Second parking lot beside the Chemical & Material Engineering Building 7 09:10 North side of the former Science & Engineering Building 8 09:15 International Agricultural Research Center Main Entrance 9 09:25 West side of the Food Science & Biotechnology Building 10 09:35 West side of the Civil & Environmental Engineering Building 11 09:40 East side of the Innovation Incubator 12 09:45 West side of the Chemistry Building 13 10:00 North side of the Graduate Institute of Precision Engineering 14 10:15 East side of the Library 15 10:20 Gymnasium, Main Entrance 16 10:25 North side of the Veterinary Medicine Building 17 10:35 Intersection east of the Track and Field Stadium 18 10:38 East side of the Yun Ping Building 19 10:43 South side of the Social Sciences and Management Building Those who arbitrarily discard general household garbage on campus will be reported to the Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau and fined as per Article 50 of the Waste Disposal Act.
Table 2: General Recyclable Household Garbage
For full use of recycled items, please sort them according to the table below and place them in designated spots marked by classification signs next to the recycling truck on Tuesdays and Fridays. The NCHU Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Protection Center (the Center) will also send on-site staff to assist. Thank you for your cooperation. (Please visit the Center’s website for photos of recyclables.) Category Description Time Paper Food Containers Paper bento boxes (cleaned properly with no leftover scraps or liquids) and drink cartons Tuesdays and Fridays Paper Items Paper products, cardboard boxes (cartons), photocopies, newspaper, wrapping paper, shredded scraps, book reports, and other documents Fridays Tin Cans Tin cans, milk powder cans, and other tin items that cannot be flattened Tuesdays Aluminum Cans Aluminum cans for soft drinks, coffee, juice, beer, and other items that can be flattened Plastic Bottles Resin Identification Code 1 (PET) plastic bottles Plastic Containers Plastic cups and containers for milk, beverages, coffee, yogurt, juice, Yakult, laundry detergent, and plastic bottles with Resin Identification Code (RIC) 2 (HDPE), 3 (PVC), 4 (LDPE), 5 (PP), 6 (PS), and 7 (Other) Recyclable Plastics (A) Plastic bowls, plates, cookie trays, bento boxes and lids, cup and bowl lids, and RIC 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (PP), 6 (PS), and 7 (Other) items excluding PLA bio-plastics. (B)Protective plastic white packaging foam, clean bags without printing or logos, and packing rope Other Items Not Listed (A) White Styrofoam board, containers, etc. (without printing or logos) (B) Glass food containers (wine, soy sauce, etc.) and other non-laboratory glass items (C) Stainless steel and soft aluminum items that are not bottles or cans (pots, bowls, plates, etc.) (D) Batteries (E) CDs (excluding CD boxes) and electrical wire (D) General small appliances (computers, screens, fans, etc.) Notes: Please contact the Center before disposing of metal and plastic products not listed above. Please contact the Center before disposing of OA items, classroom desks and chairs, cabinets, or other bulky garbage. Please contact the Center before disposing of post-lab animal carcasses, remains, and organic waste.
Table 3: Plastic Foam Disposal
Category Garbage truck (Monday to Friday) Recycling truck (Tuesdays on the main campus; Fridays at Men’s First Dormitories; Thursdays at Men’s Second Dormitories, Women’s Dormitories, and Xiangshang Branch Veterinary Hospital) Styrofoam White Clean, white, unmarked Styrofoam board (e.g., shock-absorbing materials for protecting equipment) Not Collected Collected Clean, white, unmarked Styrofoam (insulated) containers Collected Dirty white Styrofoam At own expense Styrofoam beverage cups At own expense Colored All colored Styrofoam containers, cups, etc. At own expense Styrofoam White Clean, white, unmarked PE foam (e.g., shock-absorbing materials for protecting equipment) Not Collected Collected Dirty white PE foam At own expense Colored All colored PE foam At own expense Plastic foam All All types of plastic foam not listed above (sofas, cushions, filters, and other types of stuffing) Not Collected At own expense

General Business Waste

Waste is essentially a misplaced resource. When placed in the right location for effective reuse, it becomes a resource. Recycling and reusing waste not only serve as raw materials but also reduce environmental pollution. Shifting from the concept of "proper disposal" to "zero waste" is crucial in waste management. Through practices such as green production, green consumption, source reduction, resource recycling, reuse, and regeneration, waste is viewed as a "misplaced resource." This perspective aims to achieve the goal of fully categorized, zero waste.

Post-lab liquid waste

The waste liquids from our school's laboratories are treated in accordance with the Environmental Protection Administration's Waste Disposal Act and the standards for the storage, clearance, and treatment of industrial waste. This ensures proper handling to maintain environmental quality.

(1) Refer to safety data sheets and compatibility tables provided by suppliers. Separate waste liquids into different containers based on their hazardous characteristics, including but not limited to:

• Store acidic and alkaline waste liquids separately.
• Cyanide-based waste liquids should be stored separately from acidic liquids.
• Oxidizing substances should be stored individually.
• Separate oxidizing substances from reducing substances.

(2) Waste liquid storage containers must adhere to the following specifications:

• Use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers with a standard capacity of 20 liters, resistant to corrosion and acids. Maintain containers in good condition and cleanliness, replacing them immediately if damaged or leaking.
• Affix a "Laboratory Waste Liquid Bin Classification Label" on the exterior of the storage container, clearly indicating the type and nature of the waste liquid, along with the storage date.

(3) Storage facilities for waste liquid bins must meet the following specifications:

• The facility's ground should be sturdy, surrounded by corrosion-resistant and waterproof materials. If not feasible, use liquid trays with a volume at least 1.1 times the container capacity to prevent leaks.
• Avoid storing waste liquid bins in high temperatures, direct sunlight, rain, or obstructed pathways. Do not stack the bins and keep them away from heat sources.
• Clearly mark the area as a "Waste Liquid Storage Zone" and implement equipment or measures to collect or prevent contamination of groundwaters, air, and soil.
• Assign a designated person for management to maintain good conditions and prevent unauthorized access or accidental leaks.

Post-lab hazardous industrial waste

In our school, the handling of infectious medical waste follows the Environmental Protection Administration's Waste Disposal Act and the standards for the storage, clearance, and treatment of industrial waste. This is done to ensure appropriate treatment and to safeguard environmental quality.

(1) Waste items such as needles, syringes, microbial culture dishes, strains, and related biological products fall under the category of infectious hazardous medical waste. They should be classified and stored separately from other types of waste.
(2) Packaging and storage methods for infectious hazardous medical waste:

• Sharp objects waste (e.g., needles, syringes): Seal in a sturdy container that is not easily penetrated. Before disposal, use leak-proof, tear-resistant, and red plastic bags labeled as infectious medical waste for collection. Storage is limited to one year.
• Infectious waste: Pack in leak-proof, tear-resistant, and red plastic bags labeled as infectious medical waste. If stored in refrigeration between zero to five degrees Celsius, the storage limit is seven days. If frozen at zero degrees Celsius or below, the storage limit is thirty days.

(3) The red plastic collection bags mentioned above should be purchased according to needs. Ensure they are properly filled out and affix the "Infectious Medical Waste Transport Form" on them.

Post-lab glass and ceramics

Waste from seminars or large events

Waste from construction or repairs

Expired/Discontinued chemical

Other items not listed

Abandoned bikes on campus grounds

To regularly clear abandoned items (bicycles) occupying the campus grounds, this center has formulated the "Campus Abandoned Bicycle Collection Operation Procedure" with reference to the "Criteria for Identifying Abandoned Vehicles on Roads and Reporting and Handling Procedures." We kindly request the responsible units in each area to use this platform to report the quantity of abandoned items (bicycles), facilitating the subsequent cleanup by this center in accordance with the "Waste Clearance Act."

Bicycles occupying campus grounds are deemed as waste under the following circumstances, and after being announced by the respective authority units in each area:

1. Bicycles with obvious loss of original utility due to "dirt, rust, or damage" on the exterior.
2. Bicycles that are "disassembled" and have lost their original utility.
3. Bicycles parked in violation of regulations.