Environmental Compliance

Environmental Compliance

Providing Data, Guidance, and Support  

ECOS monitors environmental performance on campus, assures protective waste handling systems, and seeks innovations to improve them. We assist departments and groups across the Northeastern community to ensure environmental regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws. 

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Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste

ECOS and OARS work together to manage University hazardous waste. Learn more about proper management, training, and guidance.

Environmental Compliance Services

Campus Sustainability

Sustainability is integrated within Northeastern through the guidelines, systems, and management that help accelerate the greening of our campuses. ECOS works with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub as well as the Materials and Recycling team to ensure that we are environmentally compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.  

Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub

Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub

Northeastern University Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities plays a significant role in the policies, guidelines, and systems that help Northeastern accelerate the greening of all its campuses.

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Alternative Transportation

Alternative Transportation

Northeastern encourages alternative modes of transportation for convenient, healthy ways to lessen the environmental impact.

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Related Links

US Environmental Protection Agency

US Environmental Protection Agency

Learn how the US is working to research and create regulations to protect people and the environment from significant health risks.

Learn more about US Environmental Protection Agency
Mass Department of Environmental Protection

Mass Department of Environmental Protection

Learn more about the agency responsible for protecting the environment in the state of Massachusetts

Learn more about Mass Department of Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste Transportation & Transporters

Hazardous Waste Transportation & Transporters

The public authority in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides wholesale drinking water and sewage services.

Learn more about Hazardous Waste Transportation & Transporters