Waste Disposal Guide

Usage

python scripts/main.py --chemical "chloroform"
python scripts/main.py --chemical "ethanol"
python scripts/main.py --list-categories
python scripts/main.py --safety

Parameters

Waste Categories

Mixture rule: When a waste stream contains both halogenated and non-halogenated solvents, use the halogenated (orange) container. When in doubt, consult your institution's EHS office.

Output

• Correct container color and category for the queried chemical
• Disposal instructions and safety precautions
• Notes on incompatible waste streams

Scope Boundaries

• This skill covers standard laboratory chemical waste categories; it does not cover radioactive, biological, or controlled substance waste.
• Local regulations may differ; always verify with your institution's EHS office before disposal.
• This skill does not provide emergency spill response guidance.

Stress-Case Rules

For complex multi-constraint requests, always include these explicit blocks:

1. Assumptions
2. Chemical(s) Queried
3. Disposal Guidance
4. Safety Notes
5. Risks and Manual Checks

Error Handling

• If required inputs are missing, state exactly which fields are missing and request only the minimum additional information.
• If the task goes outside the documented scope, stop instead of guessing or silently widening the assignment.
• If scripts/main.py fails, report the failure point, summarize what still can be completed safely, and provide a manual fallback.
• Do not fabricate disposal categories or safety classifications for unknown chemicals.

Input Validation

This skill accepts: a chemical name or waste type for container color lookup and disposal guidance.

If the request does not involve standard laboratory chemical waste disposal — for example, asking for emergency spill response, radioactive waste handling, biological waste disposal, or regulatory compliance certification — do not proceed with the workflow. Instead respond:

"waste-disposal-guide is designed to identify the correct waste container and disposal instructions for standard laboratory chemicals. Your request appears to be outside this scope. Please provide a chemical name, or use a more appropriate tool for specialized waste streams."

Response Template

Use the following fixed structure for non-trivial requests:

1. Objective
2. Inputs Received
3. Assumptions
4. Workflow
5. Deliverable
6. Risks and Limits
7. Next Checks

If the request is simple, you may compress the structure, but still keep assumptions and limits explicit when they affect correctness.