An automated utility for identifying the correct disposal containers for chemical waste based on standardized color-coding systems.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install waste-disposal-guide
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install waste-disposal-guide using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Waste Disposal Guide?
The Waste Disposal Guide is a specialized tool designed to enhance laboratory safety and operational efficiency. By leveraging the Openclaw Skills framework, it provides developers and lab managers with a scripted interface to quickly determine which colored container—ranging from Orange for Halogenated solvents to Gray for Heavy Metals—is appropriate for specific chemical waste.
This skill bridges the gap between complex safety manuals and daily operations, ensuring that hazardous materials are handled correctly to prevent dangerous reactions or environmental contamination. It functions as a local, secure script that prioritizes data privacy and workspace safety.
Waste Disposal Guide Use Cases
- Rapid lookup of disposal protocols for chemicals like chloroform or mercury during laboratory cleanup.
- Standardizing waste management workflows across multi-user research environments.
- Automated generation of safety precautions and container checklists for laboratory staff.
- Integrating chemical safety data into larger automation pipelines via Openclaw Skills.
How Waste Disposal Guide Works
- The user provides a chemical name or requests a category list via the CLI.
- The skill parses the input and cross-references it against a built-in taxonomy of waste categories and container colors.
- A risk-assessment check is performed locally to ensure no unauthorized file system or network access occurs.
- The script generates formatted disposal instructions, including the specific container color and necessary safety precautions.
- Results are output directly to the workspace for immediate action or logging.
Waste Disposal Guide Setup
To integrate this into your environment, follow these steps:
- Ensure you have Python installed in your local environment.
- Clone the repository containing the Openclaw Skills scripts.
- Navigate to the script directory and run the following command to test the installation:
python scripts/main.py --list-categories
- For a specific chemical lookup, use:
python scripts/main.py --chemical "chloroform"
Waste Disposal Guide Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes chemical data and safety protocols using the following structure:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Container Color | Visual indicator for physical waste bins (e.g., Orange, Red, Blue, Yellow). |
| Waste Category | Classification of the chemical (Halogenated, Aqueous, Acid, etc.). |
| Safety Notes | Specific handling instructions and precautionary measures. |
| Workspace Logs | Output files saved locally to the defined project directory. |
Waste Disposal Guide Advanced Features
- Multi-agent support: Can be called by other AI agents to validate disposal safety before task execution.
- Safety Flagging: Use the
--safetyflag to pull detailed safety notes beyond basic container identification. - Sandboxed Execution: Built-in protections against path traversal (../) and unauthorized network calls.
- Extensible Taxonomy: Easily updated to include new chemical profiles or local facility regulations within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
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