Waste collected in the laboratories is picked up by EHS personnel and prepared for proper disposal. The waste generated in the labs should be placed in containers that are in good condition, sealed, and labeled with the exact contents. Always take the time to immediately label all containers in your lab.
Unknowns pose an extreme safety problem for all and very expensive to fingerprint.
All chemical percentages should be placed on the label if there are compatible mixtures in same container. Where possible, waste chemicals should be collected in separate containers. Compatible nonhalogenated solvents should be collected separately from compatible halogenated solvents. If further information or clarification is needed, please call EHS at your convenience. Our Hazardous Waste Policy was designed to meet the disposal needs of all UM personnel in the safest, least time consuming, and economically feasible manner.