Hazardous Waste
(Phone: 443-9132)

For waste pick-up call 443-9132
or
fill out the on-line Chemical Waste Pickup Form

The Hazardous Waste Management Program is maintained to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing disposal of hazardous chemicals. These complex regulations require that all personnel at SU dispose of hazardous waste chemicals and other materials according to proper procedures. These hazardous waste streams may include waste chemicals, batteries, fluorescent lamps, discarded contaminated equipment, etc. Waste minimization is strongly encouraged at SU and EHO manages an Excess Chemical Exchange Program to encourage recycling of laboratory chemicals. EHO staff provide consultation on hazardous waste management and disposal.

Hazardous Waste Management Program Basics

Hazardous and chemical waste disposal must be carried out in accordance with approved SU procedures.

- Waste Determination e-tool

- Waste Determination Flow Chart

Hazardous Waste Management Manual

The written program, which covers the policy and procedures required at the University.

Hazardous Waste Program Management Training

This training is required for all personnel working in laboratories that generate hazardous wastes.

Hazardous Materials Emergencies and Chemical Spills

Hazardous materials emergencies and accidental chemical spills are managed according to standardized protocols at SU.

Requesting a Chemical Waste Pickup: Form

Complete and accurate information must be provided on the pickup request form to schedule pickup service with EHO.

Recycling & Recovery

Excess Chemical Exchange Program

This Program enables qualified campus laboratory personnel to obtain chemicals free of charge, and prevents the costs of disposal at the same time, thus providing double savings to SU. Please consider investigating this service!

Scrap Metal Recycling Policy

Syracuse University's policies for recycling University generated scrap metal at approved recycling facilities.

Universal Waste - Fluorescent Lamp Disposal

Fluorescent Lamps must not be disposed of in the regular solid waste stream (regular trash) under current regulations.

Universal Waste - Battery Collection Program

SU is operating a mandatory Battery Collection Program in all locations on campus.

Used Oil and Oil Filter Disposal

Syracuse University's policies for proper management and disposal of used oil, oil filters and oily debris.

Used Electronic Equipment Recycling Program

Syracuse University's program for proper disposal and recycling of computers and other electronic devices.