Hazardous Waste

Each Department is responsible for proper management and disposal of its chemical wastes. Each employee is also accountable for compliance with University policy and with federal, state, and local regulations governing chemical wastes generated within the department.

Failure to properly identify, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste places you at risk for criminal and/or civil prosecution.

The tools shown below are designed to assist you with management of your hazardous wastes. For additional guidance from EH&S, please contact Erik Tyge at ehtyge@memphis.edu or 901.678.2044.

Waste Management Tools:

Disposition of Electronic Devices

Electronic Waste Guidance from TDEC

EPA Enforcement

EPA Environmental Management Guide for Small Laboratories

EPA List of Lists

Guide to Hazardous Waste Management

Handling and Disposal of Mercury-containing Lamps

GE2025 - Hazardous Material Disposal

GE2013 - Hazardous Waste Reduction

Household Hazardous Waste

"Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting" Guidance from the EPA