Chemical Waste Management

Operations on campus, both in the labs, shops and other locations, generate chemical waste as well as surplus chemicals. The UW-Madison Chemical Waste Management provides guidance on how to handle these materials and is responsible for the pick-up of surplus chemicals and hazardous waste. 

Chemical Disposal/Surplus Information

Submit the Chemical Waste/Surplus Pickup Request Form to EH&S via the web.

A pickup will be arranged according to our building Waste Pickup Schedule.

Recyclopedia

A guide with helpful information for campus wide disposal questions.

Lab Cleanout Information

Do you have a large amount of chemicals in your lab with which you are ready part ways? Let us help you remove your unwanted chemicals by setting up a Lab Cleanout.

Lab Move Information

Is your lab relocating to a new space on campus?  Find out how we can help you transport your chemicals safely to their new location.

Surplus Chemicals (Lab Scan)

Are you looking for free lab chemicals?  Check Lab Scan for what is available.

Thermometer Exchange Program

We offer a limited exchange for your mercury thermometers to try and get you hooked on the environmentally friendly variety.

Clean Sweep

Could your building use some chemical spring cleaning? We offer building wide chemical removal of your unwanted inventory.