Fume hoods may be used temporarily to store small quantities of waste materials, but should not serve as designated waste storage areas. Store all waste containers in secondary containers. Label all waste containers properly . Securely attach the Waste Tag to the container at the time you begin using it for waste collection and fill out all information. Regulations require the accumulation start date to be entered on the tag when the first drop of waste is placed into the container and that the contents of the waste container be thoroughly itemized using full chemical names.
Accurate information is the responsibility of the person filling out the waste tags .
In the Undergraduate Labs, we are set up on an automatic waste pick-up schedule during the regular session. For any waste other than chemical waste, and during non-session times, print out and complete the Hazardous Waste Collection Request Form . FAX the form to 534-9708. Any liquid, solid, semi-solid, or gaseous material which is intended to be discarded and meets any of the following characteristics must be properly disposed of through UCSD's Hazardous Waste Management Program. Labeling A UCSD Hazardous Waste Tag must be securely attached to your container at the time waste is first accumulated.