Operation will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023 - January 2, 2024.
The hazardous chemical waste pick up is a routine service provided for research laboratories on UCLA campus. The schedule below is the list of days and pick-up times for the associated buildings.
If your building is not listed below, please email: hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu
We accept only routine waste, the listed pick-ups below are for routinely generated chemical waste only from research laboratories. Call the Hazardous Waste Line at (310) 206-1887 with any questions.
WASTE NOT ACCEPTED:
- Biological Waste and Medical Wastes (pathological, trace chemo, or biohazard) (310) 794-7745
- Radioactive Wastes (310) 825-5396
- Controlled Substances
- Universal Waste - batteries, E-waste, ink and toner, fluorescent light blubs
How to prepare your hazardous chemical wasteHow to dispose of empty containers
Proper transport of chemicals is important to prevent accidental spills.
- Select a cart: Use a heavy-duty cart and secondary containment (do not carry containers).
- Pick a route: Do not transport materials on public streets. Follow the hazardous waste pick-up schedule for your building date and time.
- Stay with your waste: Never leave hazardous waste unattended in any public area or at the pick-up location. Waste must be given directly to EH&S personnel.
- What to wear: Wear appropriate lab attire (i.e. long pants, closed-toe shoes). Bring personal protective equipment (safety glasses, lab coats, and appropriate gloves) in case there is a spill. PPE should not be worn outside of the lab to the pick-up, but should be available to be worn in the event of a chemical spill.
- Training: All personnel transporting chemical waste must be trained on the hazards of chemical waste, safe handling techniques, and procedures to follow in the event of a spill.
Locations Serviced Monthly:
Location | Service Date | Pick up location: | Times |
Olympic Labs | Monthly (last Thursday of every month) | On site | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Rehabilitation Center Services | Monthly (last Thursday of every month) or as needed if volume is low | NW entrance of building Lot 33 | 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Franz Hall | Monthly (second Monday of each month starting January 8th, 2024) | FH loading dock | 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. |
Locations Services By Request:
The following locations are scheduled by request email:hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu to coordinate your pick up.
Locations:
- Translational Oncology Research Laboratories Venice Family Clinic
- Venice Family Dental Clinic
- 300 Medical Plaza
- Hammer Museum
- UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood Blvd.
To schedule a pick up for your drum(s) or if you need a special request email: hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu
For labeling and preparation visit:
How to prepare and store your hazardous waste
Hazardous Chemical Waste Pick-up Schedule
Only buildings that are listed are allowed to drop off waste at the locations in which they are associated. Do NOT cross streets with waste.
We are closed for all university observed holidays
Monday
Starting January 8th, 2024, monthly pick up every second Monday of the month.
Time | Applicable Buildings | Pickup Location |
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10:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. | Franz Hall | FH Hall Loading Dock |
Tuesday
Time | Applicable Buildings | Pickup Location |
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9 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. | Young Hall (Solvents Only) | MSB Loading Dock |
9:35 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Young Hall, MSB, Geology, Slichter Hall, Franz Hall | MSB Loading Dock |
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | MRL, Gonda, NRB | MRL Loading Dock |
Wednesday
Time | Applicable Buildings | Pickup Location |
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9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. | Boyer Hall | Boyer Hall Loading Dock |
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Terasaki Life Science, Botany | TLSB Loading Dock |
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | CHS, Factor, NPI, BRI, Reed, Marion Davies, JSEI, JLNRC | CHS B Level Loading Dock |
Thursday
Time | Applicable Buildings | Pickup Location |
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10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Eng. IV, V, VI, Boelter Hall, Math Sciences | Engineering IV Receiving |
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | CNSI | CNSI Loading Dock |
Friday
Time | Applicable Buildings | Pickup Location |
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9 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. | Young Hall, MSB, Geology, Slichter Hall, Franz Hall (Solvents Only) | MSB Loading Dock |
9:35 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Young Hall, MSB, Geology, Slichter Hall, Franz Hall | MSB Loading Dock |
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Physics/Astronomy, Knudsen Hall | Physics Receiving |
11:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. | BSRB/OHRC, Boyer Hall, Life Science | BSRB/OHRC Loading Dock |