EH&S Hazardous Chemical Waste Team provides services for the disposal of hazardous chemical waste generated from by our campus colleagues such as Facilities Management, UCPD, Housing and Hospitality and many more. These service are not funded and require a recharge order request to be processed.
Paints / Stains / Thinners / Paint Strippers
Solvents
Aerosol cans / spray paint
pepper spray
mercury ampules
We do not accept universal waste (i.e. batteries, electronics)
If you do not see the items you would like disposed of email:hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu
Hazardous chemical waste must be segregated with like items. Do not mix or bulk for example latex paints with paint thinners.
Chemical Waste Container Requirements
Tell us about your process and we can help you select the right container hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu
The Hazardous Chemical Waste Team has available containers such as barrels, yard boxes, and 4 mil bags available for purchase.
It is important to select the container size you need to collect waste no longer then 90 days and that is appropriate for you waste type.
Labeling
All hazardous chemical waste require proper labeling and can only be stored for 90 days to ensure that you are labeling you items correctly complete a waste tag using our WASTe Tag system.
Need to setup a WASTe account to generate tags? An account can be setup for a shop or unit. Identify a lead or responsible member that can create tags. If you are unsure of the processes and if you need a label email us for assistance.
1.Setup a WASTe account to generate tags
An account can be setup for a shop or unit. Identify a lead or responsible member that can create tags. Email us to set up and account hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu
WASTe Tag
2.Create a WASTe Tag
All hazardous chemical waste is required to be properly labeled and can only be at a location for 90 days. We have to keep track of when it leaves our campus for disposal.
3.Email Us
Email us hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu to schedule a pickup or drop off.
We will request that complete the following ourSpecial Request Formbefore we can complete any services. We do not accept work orders or use the FSR system.
Email Us
Email us hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu for questions or requests for waste that was not previously coordinated or approved for disposal.
We will request that complete the following our Special Request Form before we can complete any services. We do not accept work orders or use the FSR system.
Please note that vendors are responsible for disposal or removal of the products and empty containers (i.e. drums, paint cans, aerosol cans, etc...) they bring on to campus.
If you have unexpected hazardous chemical waste and are not in need of setting up a routine waste pick up email us hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu to coordinate a collection or drop off.
We will need the form below completed with your request, please note there may be a cost with waste disposal.
1. Complete our Special Request Form, you can enter UCPD under FAU.
2. Email us hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu to coordinate drop off.
If there are cost associated with your disposal will reach out to Catherine Choi, you Accounting-Business/Finance Manager.
