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Waste & Environmental

Hazardous Waste Disposal Request

Chemical and biohazardous waste  can be requested at any time. Complete the form below to schedule. Note that chemical waste is removed on a quarter system (see below for schedule) and it may take up to 4 weeks to be removed. Radioactive waste is disposed of separately (see Radiation Safety).

Shipping Dangerous Goods

Air shipment of hazardous materials (Dangerous Goods) is governed by United Nations and U.S. Government regulations. All shipments of hazardous materials originating from the University must be coordinated through one of the designated units as listed below. View the Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Plan.

Type of Hazardous MaterialCan be shipped by
All Hazardous Chemicals & Radiological MaterialsEHS Personnel Only

Infectious Substances, Other Biological Material and GMOs

Dry Ice Only

EHS Personnel or Certified Staff**

*Shipping Infections Substances Certification Training is available in EDGE Learning. Cat A must only be shipped by EHS staff, contact ehs-help@arizona.edu for assistance.

**Shipping Dry Ice Certification Training is available in EDGE Learning.