Hazardous Chemical Waste Pick-Ups

Proper transport of chemicals is important to prevent accidental spills.

1. Select a cart: Use a heavy-duty cart and secondary containment (do not carry containers). 
2. Pick a route: Do not transport materials on public streets. Follow the hazardous waste pick-up schedule for your building date and time.
3. Stay with your waste: Never leave hazardous waste unattended in any public area or at the pick-up location. Waste must be given directly to EH&S personnel.
4. What to wear: Wear appropriate lab attire (i.e. long pants, closed-toe shoes). Bring personal protective equipment (safety glasses, lab coats, and appropriate gloves) in case there is a spill. PPE should not be worn outside of the lab to the pick-up, but should be available to be worn in the event of a chemical spill.
5. Training: All personnel transporting chemical waste must be trained on the hazards of chemical waste, safe handling techniques, and procedures to follow in the event of a spill.

To schedule a pick up for your drum(s) or if you need a special request email: hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu 

For labeling and preparation visit:

How to prepare and store your hazardous waste

If you have containers weighing excess of 30lb please email us to request a special request.

Locations Serviced Monthly:

* November and December pick up are combined for locations serviced on the last Thursday of the month.

Dates of Pick ups for 2024:

Locations Services By Request:

The following locations are scheduled by request email:hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu to coordinate your pick up.  

Locations:

• UCLA Recreation IM Field
• Translational Oncology Research Laboratories 
• Venice Family Clinic
• Venice Family Dental Clinic
• 300 Medical Plaza
• Hammer Museum
• UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood Blvd.