Chemical waste not suitable for drain or trash disposal must be collected and managed as chemical waste. Chemical waste may present a hazard to human health and the environment, and require appropriate management and disposal. All chemical waste must be:
- disposed via EHS (unless approved for drain or trash disposal)
- placed into compatible and sealable containers
- marked with a hazardous waste label that lists all constituents (contact EHS or download printer-friendly labels here)
- closed at all times unless adding or removing chemicals
- stored in secondary containment within a designated chemical waste satellite accumulation area, and labeled with an approved
chemical waste satellite accumulation area sign - collected via online chemical collection request
Related Links
- Chemical Collection Request Form
- Hazardous Waste Labeling
- Waste Disposal Procedures
- Common Chemical Abbreviations Template (Login Required to Download)
- Drain and Trash Disposal of Chemicals
- Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling
- DEA Controlled Substances
- Electrophoresis Gels and Solutions Disposal
- Non-Hazardous Chemical List Approved for Drain and Trash Disposal
- Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
- Pyrophoric Chemicals
- Other Waste Manuals and Guides