Chemical Waste Pickup Request

CONTAINER LABELING

1. All hazardous waste containers within a SAA must be labeled with a fully completed “Hazardous Waste Label.” These labels can be downloaded here (hazardous waste label template) and printed on Avery 5164 shipping labels for your convenience. 

PICKUP PROCEDURES

1. Prior to pick up, all waste should be placed in an appropriate satellite accumulation area (SAA).
2. All waste must be placed in a compatible, sturdy container with lid.
3. 10% headspace should be left in the container for all liquids.
4. All containers must be appropriately labeled and sealed.
5. This pickup request generates a waste pick up label, this must be placed on the container.
6. All form fields are required.
7. Containers content MUST equal 100% as it relates to the total volume of hazardous waste being picked up.

LAB CLEANOUT PROCEDURES (for requests involving 20+ original container bottles with no mixed chemicals)

1. Complete the Lab Cleanout file with the list of chemicals involved in the cleanout.
2. Send email directly to EHS@unt.edu, do not submit this Chemical Waste Pickup Request form. Email subject line: Lab Cleanout request