Waste Matrix
Type | Special Notes | University Related Waste | Personal/Residential Waste |
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Batteries |
Used or unwanted:
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Biological Waste |
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Computer Equipment |
May contain heavy metals and other toxic components |
Contact Equipment Inventory and complete an unwanted equipment form. Equipment inventory staff work with EHS and arrange proper disposal. |
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DEA Scheduled Substances |
Licensed researchers contact Environmental Health and Safety at (360) 650-3064 for disposal options. Federal and State registrations must be current before disposal. |
Call University Police at (360) 650-3555 and arrange to bring them to Campus Services for proper disposal via law enforcement. |
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Electronic Equipment |
May contain heavy metals and other toxic components |
Contact Equipment Inventory and complete an unwanted equipment form. Equipment inventory staff work with EHS and arrange proper disposal. |
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Fluorescent Lamps |
Including:
Fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. |
Complete a surplus chemical collection form. Facilities management properly recycles building lamps and ballasts. |
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Miscellaneous Chemicals |
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Non-DEA scheduled pharmaceuticals |
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Radioactive Waste |
N/A |
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Refrigerators and Refrigerants |