Waste Matrix

Types of waste and related processes
Type	Special Notes	University Related Waste	Personal/Residential Waste
Batteries	Used or unwanted: Lithium Alkaline Lead-acid Lithium-ion Nickel metal hydride Nickel cadmium	Universal Waste	Check Disposals of Toxics website for disposal options Take to bookstore
Biological Waste		Biological Waste	Residential sharps and needles/syringes
Computer Equipment	May contain heavy metals and other toxic components	Contact Equipment Inventory and complete an unwanted equipment form.	County Electronics Recycling
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.
Electronic Equipment	May contain heavy metals and other toxic components	Contact Equipment Inventory and complete an unwanted equipment form.	County Electronics Recycling
Fluorescent Lamps	Including: Ballasts Fluorescent Compact fluorescent Fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury.	Universal Waste	Disposals of Toxics
Miscellaneous Chemicals		Chemical Waste	Disposals of Toxics
Non-DEA scheduled pharmaceuticals		Chemical Waste	Take to local pharmacy
Radioactive Waste		Radioactive Waste	N/A
Refrigerators and Refrigerants		Refrigerators and Refrigerants	Refrigerators and Refrigerants