Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the…
Mission and Vision
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
Coyotes on UW Campuses Focus Sheet
The information in the Coyotes on UW Campuses Focus Sheet is intended to educate the UW community about living and working around urban coyotes, preventing conflict with these animals,…
Shop and Maker Space Safety
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.…
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella…
Soil and Groundwater Contamination
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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties.Some UW properties have soil and…
Underground Storage Tanks
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties, including underground storage tanks.
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Montlake Landfill Project Guide
This document is maintained by the University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety Department with the review and input from the Montlake Landfill Oversight Committee.
Montlake Landfill Methane Action Plan
This document is designed to guide University actions taken on University properties and buildings within the boundaries of the former Montlake Landfill, or within 1000 feet of the closed landfill…
Request New Chemical Waste Routine
To set up a routine pickup, complete a Request New Chemical Waste Routine form.
Your chemical waste will be assigned a routine number that will be linked to the…
Chemical Treatment and Recycling
Pollution prevention is intended to reduce, eliminate or prevent pollution at its source. Efforts towards pollution prevention at the UW include treatment by generator, universal waste management,…
Stormwater
The University has established programs and procedures in place designed to protect the environment. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has primary responsibility for providing…
UW Seattle Stormwater Report
The UW Seattle Stormwater Report is the UW Water Quality Program annual report submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology.Read more about stormwater management on the …
Chemical Waste
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. There is no charge for…
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.
Temporary Food Service Permit Fee Memo
This memo was sent to University of Washington (UW) unit leaders and contacts with temporary food service establishments on May 27, 2025 regarding Temporary Food Service Permit fees starting on July…
Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
Help Keep Wildlife WildFeeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-wildlife conflicts. To learn…
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.