Chemical Waste
Contact EH&S for Hazardous Waste Support
Call 303-492-7845
Email hazmat@colorado.edu
Pickup Requests
- Hazardous waste pickup requests are handled by theHazmat Group.
- Pickup requests are made using a “Hazardous Materials/Waste Tag”.
- Pre-printed and sequentially-numbered tags are distributed to campus locations. Call (303) 492-7845 to obtain tags free-of-charge.
- Tags must be completed by hand-writing information, including generator name and location, and details about the container and chemical(s) being disposed.
- The completed tag must be affixed to its corresponding hazardous waste container using the metal wires.
- The top copy of the 3-part tag must be removed and placed in Campus Mail, addressed to “413 UCB”.
- Please allow 3-5 business for the collection of hazardous wastes.
Special Programs wastes
The Hazmat Group has programs to manage the following “special” wastes:
- Compressed Gas Wastes
- Controlled Substances
- Piranha Waste
- Solvent Recovery Program Waste
Other Wastes Collected as “Chemical Waste”
- batteries
- paint
- unstable materials
- used oil & antifreeze
- vape pens
Partner Program wastes
The Hazmat Group has Partner Programs to manage the following wastes:
- bulbs
- compressed gas products
- electronics
- lab equipment
- household hazardous waste