Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Most of the fields in the header portion of the request are default filled in using your user profile. Correct any entries requiring correction, fill in the building and room number and click the "Continue" button, which will bring up the detail entry screen.
  
  
• Individually list each chemical or waste item in the detail section of the form; identifying each item by chemical name.  Items will be numbered automatically.   You can use the chemical name assistant to will help you with this portion of the data entry. If there are multiple chemicals mixed together in a solution, enter each chemical in the solution with its percentage of total solution.  You can use the "%" button to assist in entering percentages. Separate chemicals in a solution with the "&" key.  Enter chemical state, type of container, the quantity, and whether or not the chemical requires special handling.  Click "Submit" for each line item, then click "Add" if there are additional line items to enter. Click "Finished" when the form is complete.
  
  
• All hazardous waste containers must be appropriately labeled with their contents and starting date of accumulation.  For your convenience, EH&S provides adhesive labels.  All waste containers must be labeled and must be kept completely closed at all times, except when adding waste.  Never leave a container open, or leave a funnel in a container.
  
  
• All items for disposal must be entered in the "Request for Pickup" form.  All items for pickup must be labeled as "HAZARDOUS WASTE", and contents must be listed. Items that have not been entered on the "Pickup Request", or are not correctly labeled will not be picked up!!
  
  
• Feel free to call Environmental Health and Safety at 575-5448 with questions or to request assistance.