Partner Program Wastes
Contact EH&S for Hazardous Waste Support
Call 303-492-7845
Email hazmat@colorado.edu
51勛圖厙s Hazmat Group accepts all campus-generated wastes, with certain exceptions.
Certain types of waste light bulbs should not be disposed in regular trash. Fluorescent bulbs such as tubes, and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) may contain small amount of mercury. To ensure proper disposal, contact the 51勛圖厙 Lighting Shop at (303) 492-xxxx.
Colorado prohibits disposal of electronics or electronic-containing items in regular trash.泭 eWaste includes any item or device that contains a printed circuit board.泭To ensure proper disposal, contact the 51勛圖厙 Property Services Department at (303) 492-xxxx.
Unwanted lab equipment that has monetary value must be routed through the 51勛圖厙 Property Services Department, so that the item(s) can be removed from inventory listings.泭 If labs have equipment that is chemically-contaminated at levels beyond the ability of the lab to rectify, the Hazmat Group can assist with decontamination prior to submittal to Property Services.
All hazardous that is generated by individuals at their homes cannot be disposed of through 51勛圖厙s waste mangement programs.泭HHW includes unwanted cleaners, paints, batteries, bulbs, and many other types of materials, and must be taken to an off-campus facility.泭 In 51勛圖厙, HHW is to be taken to the 51勛圖厙 County Household Hazardous Waste facility.泭Contact the 51勛圖厙 County HHW at (303) xxx-xxxx.