Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide

Hazardous waste is waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. The following waste types on campus need to be handled according to waste management regulations: chemical, biohazardous, and universal.

Chemical Waste

Chemical waste that is considered hazardous has one or more of the following properties: ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Chemicals that are expired or unknown shall be considered hazardous.

When preparing chemicals for disposal ensure the following:

  • Use appropriate containers for disposal and keep containers closed.
  • Do not mix chemicals that are incompatible and do not mix different waste streams (i.e. solids with liquids)
  • Label containers correctly

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Biohazardous Waste

Biohazardous waste is waste that contains biological components that may be infectious or harmful to human health. This type of waste is regulated and must be managed in a specific manner.

Pharmaceutical waste is any unused or expired over the counter drugs or medications. If you need a pharmaceutical waste pick up use this link/code.

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Universal Waste

Universal waste is a category of waste that is considered hazardous but poses a lower risk to people and the environment. Universal waste is widely produced by households and many different types of businesses, they include:

  • Batteries
  • Lamps
  • Electronic Devices
  • Toner and ink cartridges
  • Mercury Wastes
  • Non-Empty Aerosol Cans
  • Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
  • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs)

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