Chemical Cleanout Event

The Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety (RMEHS) department is hosting the Third Annual Chemical Cleanout Event to facilitate the reduction of hazardous waste across campus. This event is open to all campus departments that handle, use, or store hazardous materials in research or academic settings. Hazardous materials purchased with state funds or through state accounts qualify for free hazardous waste disposal.

Registration is required by April 18, 2025, to receive instructions for participation. All chemicals must be prepared for assessment by May 1, 2025. To participate, please select the button below.

2025 Chemical Cleanout Participation

Chemical Clean Out Process
Process for how to participate in the 2025 Chemical Cleanout Event.
Chemical Cleanout Purpose
Purpose for the annual Chemical Cleanout Event.
Chemical Clean out participation
Participation is for all campus departments who handle, store, use chemical or hazardous materials in an academic or research laboratory/workshop setting.
Chemical Clean out Details
2025 Chemical Cleanout details, all participants must be registered by April 18, 2025 and be ready for assessment on May 1, 2025.
Chemical Clean Out Important Points
Other important information, participants must be willing to update their chemical inventory, add all lab/workshop workers to their RSS group, and have all members acknowledge the associated hazard assessment for their space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are some FAQs regarding the Chemical Cleanout Event. If you still have questions, please reach out via email.

To participate, sign up for the event by selecting the link or scroll down to the section 'Chemical Cleanout Participation'. RMEHS will then provide more information on the process and how to prepare your hazardous waste materials for pickup.

The lab evaluation is critical in ensuring the safe and proper disposal of hazardous waste materials. It allows the Lab Pack crew to identify and classify the waste materials in your lab, assess the quantity and condition of the waste, and determine the appropriate disposal method. This evaluation ensures that the hazardous waste materials disposed of are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. It minimizes the potential risk of harm to the environment and public health. Therefore, the lab evaluation is necessary to protect our environment, prevent pollution, and ensure the safety of everyone involved in the disposal process.

The Lab Pack crew is a team of professionals trained in the proper handling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous waste materials.

The Lab Pack crew is responsible for evaluating the hazardous waste materials in your lab, properly packaging and labeling them, and transporting them to a licensed disposal facility. This ensures that the hazardous waste is handled safely and in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Review your lab's hazardous waste inventory and ensure that all waste containers are properly labeled and sealed. Separate incompatible chemicals and place them in separate containers. Ensure that all waste containers are easily accessible and located in a safe area.

No, the Lab Pack Crew is only responsible for evaluating and disposing hazardous waste materials. Non-hazardous materials should be disposed of through regular trash disposal methods or you can contact Andrew Willson for additional guidance.

The Lab Pack Crew will transport the hazardous waste materials to a licensed disposal facility where they will be treated and disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations. Your lab will receive a manifest documenting the transfer of the hazardous waste materials to the disposal facility.

No, individuals should never dispose of hazardous chemical waste materials on their own. Improper disposal can be harmful to human health and the environment. Our Hazardous Waste Technician and our licensed vendor Lab Pack Crew are trained to handle hazardous waste materials safely and in compliance with regulations.

Additionally, RMEHS does have scheduled disposal pickups for small quantities of hazardous waste in research spaces and academic labs. If you wish to dispose of chemical waste outside of the clean-out event, please submit an RMEHS Service Request platform and select 'Waste Disposal Services' after submitting general information for contacting purposes.

After Disposal Responsibilities

Update Chemical Inventory

Once the proper disposal has occurred, please remove any chemical containers from your inventory to ensure proper reporting has taken place. For instructions on managing chemical inventories within the RSS platform, refer to the RSS Help and Guidance webpage for detailed information on the RSS Chemical Inventory process. Additionally, the RSS Academy Trainings provide live learning sessions and instructional videos for further guidance.