Hazardous Waste Labels

Introduction Pick up labels Print out labels Universal waste

Introduction

All containers used to accumulate Hazardous Waste or Universal Waste must have a completed label. Make sure you've filled out all of the following sections:

Contents: Write out the full chemical name of each chemical in the container. Include percentages of each, including water if applicable. Make sure the percentages add up to 100%. Chemical structures and abbreviations are not okay.

Hazards: Check any hazards that apply, using your knowledge of the chemical and/or an MSDS.

Waste Generator Information: Write your name, contact information and location.

A correctly completed label is shown below.

Picking up free Hazardous Waste labels

Free labels are available at several locations on campus. These labels come in a booklets of 20 and are self adhesive. Please take no more than three booklets per customer per visit.

Biochemistry Stores
J014 Health Sciences Building
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:15-12:00, 1:00-4:45
Last day of the month
8:15-12:00, 1:00-3:30

Chemistry Department Research Stockroom (Chemstore)
036 Bagley Hall
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30
Closed on UW employee holidays

Printing out your own Hazardous Waste labels

You may also print out your own labels. You can either print and fill out or fill out and then print. We have two formats available:

• Four paper Hazardous Waste labels. Cut to size and tape securely on your container. (pdf format)
• Six paper or adhesive Hazardous Waste labels. Use Avery 5164 or equivalent label stock for stickers. (Word format, "old style" label)

Universal Waste and shop rag labels

Universal Waste includes batteries, fluorescent lamps and other lamps that contain mercury, used motor oil, used shop rags and mercury-containing items. Contact the Evironmental Programs office at 206.616.5835.

• Used oil labels. Not to be used with silicone oils (such as vacuum pump oil), chlorinated oils or contaminated oils, all of which must all be disposed of as Hazardous Chemical Waste.
• Used shop towel labels.