Waste Chemical Collection

Federal, New York State, and Cornell University regulations require that all waste chemicals generated in the Department of Chemistry be disposed of properly. The primary responsibility for waste disposal lies with the generator of the waste. Chemicals that may be disposed of in the trash or down the drain are listed in the waste disposal section of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Properly packaged, identified, and labelled waste chemicals not eligible for drain or trash disposal will be picked up by Technical Services personnel for transfer to the Life Safety Services facility.

Research groups generating significant quantities of waste are on a monthly or bi-weekly pickup schedule; others should email dl24@cornell.edu to request a pickup. Information concerning waste disposal is available from the Manager of Technical Services, John Terry, at 255-4389.