Proper disposal of any chemical wastes at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is required by Federal and State laws and regulations. To make this process as easy as possible, the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department has  established the Hazardous Waste Disposal program. For all waste generators at the university, this system requires three simple steps:
 

 1. Packaging the waste correctly.

 2. Properly filling out the waste labels and placing them on the containers as soon as the waste is generated.

 3. Submitting your request with the online form. UPDATED

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1. Packaging the Waste

Package the waste in a leak proof container with a screw-top lid or other secure closure. Snap caps, such as those found on milk bottles, mix-sized caps, parafilm, or other loose fitting lids are not acceptable. Federal regulations require all waste containers be properly closed at all times except when adding waste to the container.

Solid debris and small liquid vials and containers can be packaged into sealed plastic "Zip-Lock_tm" bags. Please do not use biohazard bags for hazardous waste unless it displays both biohazardous and chemically hazardous properties.

Do not overfill containers. Prevent leakage by leaving empty space at the top of the containers. Remember- solvent waste normally generate a large vapor pressure within the containers. Carboy containers completely filled with solvents tend to leak excessively around the lid due to the vapor pressure of the liquids. If a container leaks, put it into another container or provide secondary containment for the leaking container.

Clean all visible contamination from the outside of the container to prevent possible chemical exposure.
 

2. Labeling the Waste          

Fill out the label legibly and attach to each container.  The SAA Start Date is the first day you begin adding waste to the container or decide the hazardous chemical is no longer usable. Non-regulated wastes do not require a hazardous waste label. 

There are two sizes of labels available (small and large) depending on the type of container the waste is in.    

Waste will not be picked up unless properly labeled.

Containers of virgin chemicals will be processed through ReChem and do not need to be labeled.

3. Arranging for a Waste Pick-up  UPDATED

Starting November 3, 2011 waste pick-up requests should be submitted through the new Environmental Health & Safety Assistant (EHSA) software.

First time users instructions

Registered user instructions