Hazardous Waste

Question: Where do I get hazardous waste tags and wires?
Answer: If you are a part of the Chemistry Department, the stockroom supplies tags and wires. Risk Management provides the tags and wires to all other departments. Tags and wires can be requested by sending an email to hazmat@email.arizona.edu. Please provide a building and room number for delivery.

Question: Where do I get waste containers?
Answer: The 3.5 gallon pails are available from UA Stores. The phone number is 621-7975. The item number for the pail is 16111056 and the item number for the lid is 16111057.

Question: When will I get my buckets back?
Answer: Waste buckets will be returned as part of the next scheduled pick up for your building.

Question: My scheduled pick up day falls on a holiday or during the Christmas shutdown. When will my waste be removed?
Answer: Pick up days that fall on a holiday or during the Christmas shutdown are delayed until after the missed day. For example, a pick up day that falls on Thanksgiving will be delayed until the Monday after Thanksgiving. Always notify Risk Management that you need a pick up. You will then be notified of the rescheduled day.