Waste and Recycling

Recycling of hazardous materials (see Recycling and Solid Waste for more on recycling)

• Batteries
• Chemical Exchange
• Chemical containers
• Computer monitors and TVs
• Film, microfiche and photographic fixer
• Fluorescent lamps
• Mercury and thermometers
• Metal contaminated with chemicals
• Oil and oil filters
• Shipping drums
• Xylene

Wastes from laboratories, clinics and hospitals

• Biohazardous waste
• Chemical waste
• Accumulating and requesting collection
• Empty containers
• Extremely hazardous waste
• Hazardous waste labels
• Minimization of waste (recycling and treatment protocols)
• Treatment and neutralization
• Unknown chemicals
• Unused or expired pharmaceuticals
• Waste Evaluation Request (PDF)
• What can go down the sink
• What can go in the trash
• Radioactive waste
• Radioactive waste accumulation and disposal
• Liquid scintillation cocktails approved for sewer
• Mixed Waste (waste that is chemically hazardous and radioactive)
• Sharps and laboratory glass

Wastes from facilities and research shops

• Chemical Waste Guide for Facilities Services (PDF)

Wastes from construction and maintenance projects (from the EH&S Design Guides)

• Asbestos (PDF)
• Fluorescent Lights & Ballasts (PDF)
• Hazardous Waste Management (PDF)
  • UW-Approved Waste Disposal Sites (PDF)
• Lead-Containing Debris (PDF)
• Mercury-Contaminated Materials (PDF)
• Ozone Depleting Substances (PDF)
• PCBs (PDF)
• Site Contamination (PDF)
• Waste Water Disposal (PDF)