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Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, De Anza College, Cupertino, California

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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an Emergency Permit to De Anza College in Cupertino to chemically stabilize ten 500-milliliter containers of diethyl ether that have developed hazardous peroxide formations on their containers and caps, posing a significant risk of fire or explosion. Due to the instability of these peroxides, even at low concentrations, the department has deemed immediate action necessary to prevent an imminent threat to human health and the environment. The treatment, to be conducted by Veolia Environmental Services in a secured exclusion zone, involves the careful addition of chemical solutions to reduce the reactivity and ignitability of the waste, ensuring it can be safely transported to an authorized hazardous waste facility. All handling, preparation, and treatment activities must comply with established safety and regulatory standards, and only authorized Veolia technicians are permitted within the exclusion zone during operations. The permit is valid from June 23, 2026, through August 23, 2026, with a strict requirement that De Anza College submit a final report within ten business days after expiration. This report must certify, in accordance with state regulations, that all residual hazardous waste from the stabilization process has been fully cleared from the treatment area and properly managed. The permit reflects a precautionary response to an urgent safety hazard, with oversight provided by DTSC and coordination between the college’s environmental safety director and DTSC’s hazardous substances engineer.

General Info

De Anza College to stabilize hazardous peroxide-contaminated diethyl ether via Veolia under DTSC emergency permit.

Agency

California Toxic Substances Control, Department of

NAICS

562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Place of Performance

Cupertino, CA

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PostedJun 23

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Toxic Substances Control, Department of

Contacts2 people available

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California Toxic Substances Control, Department of

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Contacts

Hai-Yong KangHazardous Substances Engineer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Karen LauricellaDirector, Environmental Health & Safety

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Sec. 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to the De Anza College (EPA ID# CAD982029837) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, ten (10) 500-mililiter containers of diethyl ether must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. These chemicals are currently being stored at De Anza College located at 21250 Stevens Creek Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous wastes prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Veolia Environmental Services. Background: The containers have peroxide formation present on either the inside, outside, or the bottom of the chemicals containers, as well as the thread container caps. The presence of peroxide formation may be unstable at relatively low concentrations, resulting in fire and/or explosion if improperly handled. Due to the presence of peroxide formation, DTSC considers these chemicals to be an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment. Chemical stabilization is recommended prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility. Project Activities: The treatment of these hazardous wastes involves the addition of solutions to the containers in a controlled manner to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemicals. Treatment will take place within a designated exclusion zone. Only technicians from Veolia Environmental Services will be allowed in the exclusion zone. Movement, preparation, and treatment of the containers will be in accordance with established standards. Within 10 business days of the expiration of this permit, De Anza College will submit a final report, signed in accordance with Title 22, CCR Sec. 66270.11(d). The report shall include certification that the treatment area has been cleared of all residual hazardous waste generated from this emergency treatment and all generated waste has been properly managed. The Emergency Permit is effective beginning June 23, 2026 and shall expire on August 23, 2026.