Identifcation of Types and Characteristics of Hazardous Waste at Campus X
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https://doi.org/10.58954/epj.v6i2.501Keywords:
B3 Waste, Waste Generation, Hazardous Characteristics, Campus Environment, Waste ManagementAbstract
Hazardous and toxic waste (HAZARDOUS waste) management in higher education environments is important to prevent environmental pollution and health risks caused by improper waste handling. Campus operational activities, laboratories, offices, and facility maintenance activities have the potential to generate various types of hazardous waste that require proper management according to environmental regulations. This study aimed to identify the types, characteristics, sources, and generation of HAZARDOUS waste produced at Campus X. The research used a descriptive observational method through direct field observations, waste generation measurements for seven consecutive days, documentation, and short interviews during the observation process. The results showed that hazardous waste generated at Campus X originated from laboratory activities, office activities, campus operational activities, and equipment maintenance. The identified waste types included electronic waste, used batteries, expired chemicals, infectious waste, fluorescent lamps, and used hazardous waste packaging. The total hazardous waste generation during the observation period reached 57.53 kg with an average generation of 8.22 kg/day. Most of the waste characteristics were classified as toxic, corrosive, infectious, flammable, and environmentally hazardous. The study also found that hazardous waste segregation and temporary storage practices at Campus X were still not fully implemented according to technical standards. Therefore, improvements in waste segregation systems, provision of temporary storage facilities, and strengthening of hazardous waste management practices are necessary to support environmentally sustainable campus management.
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