Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and equipment.
Note: Not all options are available for all items.
1. SURPLUS IT.
UW Seattle Stormwater Management Plan
UW Seattle Water Quality Program Annual Report 2021
Washington State Department of Ecology MS4 Annual Repot for University of Washington Seattle stormwater permit number WAR044700.
Protect wildlife habitat by preventing pollution in campus stormwater
April 21, 2021
Stormwater drains on the UW campuses empty directly into local waterways, which can carry pollution that harms wildlife, such as birds and fish. Campus activities can put the surrounding natural areas at risk when garbage, oils, chemicals and other potentially harmful substances are allowed to flow into stormwater drains.
Radiation Waste Collection Request
Training Records
Please allow 1-2 business days after training course completion for your training record to be reflected in the training report.
University personnel: View your training records and print certificates of completion using the Safety Training Report tool.
Prepare for a hazardous waste inspection
July 12, 2020
Your workspace should always be ready for an inspection. The most important thing you can do to be prepared for an inspection is to keep your lab, shop, clinic, or other workspace clean, organized, and up to University of Washington standards.
EH&S awarded for protecting waterways
June 18, 2020
The UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) received a Silver Award from King County Industrial Waste Program to recognize Seattle campus wastewater treatment practices that protect regional water quality.
UW Seattle Annual Stormwater Report 2019
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Updated May 10, 2023
Follow the COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart if you have COVID-19 symptoms, close contact exposure or test positive for COVID-19.