Hazardous waste has properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. It can be the by-products of manufacturing processes, discarded used materials, or discarded unused commercial products, such as cleaning fluids (solvents) or pesticides. Some chemicals are classified hazardous once they are used in a laboratory setting. 

If you are not sure emails us for help, hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu

Not All hazardous wastes are handled equally. 
Listed below are varying types of waste collected by the hazardous waste group. This information is only for waste generated at UCLA.