Waste Management
What is Waste Management?
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. Our Waste Management program help you manage hazardous chemical, radioactive, medical and other wastes safely and legally. We deliver online Waste Pickup Services where you can request pickup of hazardous, biohazardous or radioactive waste.
Waste Disposal Requirements Poster 
What are the guidelines for handling hazardous chemical waste?
The proper management of hazardous waste is essential to protect the health and safety of the University community and to insure compliance with the laws and regulations.
- Make sure that no hazardous materials are placed into regular solid waste containers, flushed down the drain or otherwise inappropriately disposed of. if there is any doubt, contact Environmental Health and Safety (951) 827-4248 or (951) 827-5518.
- Whenever possible, store flammable waste liquids and waste corrosive liquids in a cabinet designed for storage of these classes of chemicals.
- Containers marked with biohazard or radioactive warning labels only are not acceptable for chemical or mixed waste disposal. Never use orange biohazard bags. All chemical waste must be in appropriate containers. This does not include red biohazard bags.
- Good housekeeping must be maintained at all times in the storage location (s). All storage containers should be inspected daily to monitor for leaks or storage practice deficiencies that could lead to leaks.
- The use of secondary contaiment is particularly effective in guarding against leaking material escaping in such a manner as to compromise safety or the environment.
How do I request a hazardous waste pickup ?
Submit a waste pickup request form online.
What are my responsibilities ?
- Label your chemical, radioactive and biological waste.
- Properly segregate incompatible chemicals and appropriate storage of hazardous waste.
How do I keep myself safe?
- Wear your Personal Protective Equipment when you working around chemicals.
- Always review the Material Date Safety Sheet (MSDS) of all materials before you begin to use the substances.
- Review the Summary of Waste Disposal Requirements
For more information
Contact:
Ed Trujillo (951) 827-4248
Hazardous & Radioactive Waste Operation Supervisor
Darwyn Vernon (951) 827-5518
Senior Hazardous Waste Technician