The University of Arizona


Risk Management and Safety

Broken Glass Disposal


All broken glass must be disposed of properly to prevent injury to University students, faculty, or staff.


The generator is responsible for disposing of all broken glass in special plastic-lined, cardboard receptacles (available from Facilities Management Custodial Services at no charge, call 621-7558). These containers must be used for broken glass only. Do not smash glass to increase the volume of the container. When these receptacles are full, the generator is required to call Custodial Services and inform them. Please, do not overfill. Custodial Services will seal the receptacle, remove it, and replace it with a new container.