Universal Waste

For information on the Universal Waste program and how UAH handles universal waste, contact the Environmental Compliance Program Manager.

Biological Waste

At UAH, the term biohazardous waste is used to describe different types of waste that might include infectious agents. Biohazardous waste cannot be stored more than 90 days at UAH. All autoclaves used for the decontamination of biohazardous waste must be tested on an annual basis. Sharps containers should not be filled more than 2/3 full. The full UAH biological waste handling guide can be found on the UAH policies website. For additional information or guidance on biological waste handling, contact the Biosafety Officer.

Radioactive Waste

For information on the Radiation Safety program and radioactive waste, contact the Environmental Compliance Program Manager.

Hazardous Waste

At UAH, the term hazardous waste is used to describe waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from various sources. Many labs on campus generate hazardous waste, all of which is processed by OEHS. Some labs generate more waste than others, however, all waste must be handled and stored properly until it can be picked up by OEHS.

UAH uses Chematix to allow lab owners to create waste labels and submit those for pickup to OEHS. Learn more about this process through the links below. For more information on the hazardous waste program at UAH, contact the Environmental Compliance Program Manager.