The Office of Environmental Health and Safety oversees the collection and handling of hazardous waste, biological waste, and universal waste at UAH. Each type of waste has different state and federal regulations that apply to each category of waste. OEHS provides access to training, guides, and other resources to assist faculty, staff, and students.

Hazardous Waste

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.

Biological Waste

For information on the biological waste disposal program or setting up a waste stream in your lab, and questions about the biowaste program in general, please contact the Biosafety Officer.

Universal Waste

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