BOL Instructions

Guidance Document for Compliant Return of Empty Packaging

Government Regulation 49cfr173.29 provides options for the return of empty recycle drums as summarized below:

• Ship the containers as they were shipped when completely full (keeping all labels and markings in tact), prepare shipping papers* and contract a certified hazardous transporter. Be sure to provide any necessary placard requirements to the transporter.
• Ship the container as containing only residue. Residue is defined as hazardous material remaining in a package after the contents have been unloaded to the maximum extent practicable
• Containers are not subject to shipping paper requirements as containing hazardous material
• Containers are not subject to placard requirements
• Labels & markings must be removed or covered prior to return shipment
• This is applicable to non-bulk packaging only (450L or less capacity)

* Shipping papers – all requirements as specified in Government Regulation 49cfr for shipping papers will apply, including the requirement to provide an emergency response telephone number. This emergency telephone number is to be monitored at all times while the material is in transport. After 10/1/2010, the shipping papers must include the shipper's company name and/or contract number if the shipper company is using a contracted service such as Chemtrec.

IMPORTANT: Neither Chemtrec nor MilliporeSigma allows any 3rd party use of MilliporeSigma's Chemtrec contract number. It is the shipper company's responsibility to independently contract with a service such as Chemtrec.

In addition to Chemtrec, listed below are two other Emergency Response providers you can contact:
http://www.garner-es.com/emergencyResponse/#hazmatSpill
http://3ecompany.com/products-services/emergency-response/

For the following chemicals, you can download a Bill of Lading by clicking here:
I have read and fully understand this Guidance Document for Compliant Return of Empy Packaging and would like to download a BOL (Bill of Lading).

If your chemical is not listed below, please call 513-587-5148 to obtain the necessary paperwork to return your container.