Hazardous Waste

Waste storage and satellite areas, required disposal timelines, waste packaging, cleaning procedures based on contaminant, responsible parties

Potentially Infectious Waste

Waste storage, on-site decontamination, on and off site waste removal, waste transportation, responsible parties

Radioactive Waste

Disposal of dry, aqueous, and organic waste; disposal of stock and scintillation vials; labeling; storage; radioactive biological waste

Container Disposal

Disposal of empty chemical containers, secondary containers, broken class containers, and metal containers

Contacts

Environmental Health and Safety

773-702-9999
safety@uchicago.edu

Radiation Safety

773-702-6299
radsafety@uchicago.edu