Waste Disposal and Recycling

Waste types managed by EH&S are listed alphabetically below. For wastes managed by Facilities Services at UW Seattle, also see UW Recycling and Solid Waste.

• Batteries
• Biohazardous waste
• Chemical waste (hazardous waste)
  • Chemical Waste Guide for Facilities Services (PDF)
  • Empty containers
  • Extremely hazardous waste
  • Hazardous waste labels
  • Recycling and treatment
  • Unknown chemicals
  • What can go down the sink
  • What can go in the trash
• Computer monitors and TVs
• Gas cylinders
• Film and microfiche
• Fixer
• Fluorescent lamps
• Mercury thermometers
• Metal contaminated with chemicals
• Laboratory glass
• Oil and oil filters
• Pharmaceuticals (unused or expired)
• Radioactive waste
  • Liquid scintillation cocktails approved for sewer
  • Mixed Waste (waste that is chemically hazardous and radioactive)
• Sharps
• Shipping drums
• Xylene