Automated liquid waste management in laboratories:
System re-design and replacement

Liquid waste management is a critical component of maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible high-throughput screening (HTS) laboratory. HTS laboratories are instrumental in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological fields, conducting large-scale screening of compounds for potential drug discovery. This process generates a significant volume of liquid waste, which can include hazardous chemicals, biological materials, and reagents that require careful handling and disposal.

Fundamental aspects

• Importance of regulatory compliance for handling hazardous liquid waste in HTS labs.

• Categorization of waste streams based on chemical and biological hazards.

• Best practices for minimizing waste, including reagent optimization and volume reduction.

• Advanced waste treatment options and disposal methods to neutralize risks.

• Challenges in managing diverse and potentially dangerous liquid waste efficiently.

• Environmental stewardship through reduced waste generation and disposal impact.