Chemical-Specific Waste Guidance

To dispose of your hazardous material/waste, you must complete the Hazardous Material/Waste (HMW) Tag as described in the Hazardous Waste Generators’ Guide. The HMW Tag simplifies procedures, minimizes paperwork, and expedites pickups. Each HMW Tag has a unique identifying number that allows the University to track the waste from cradle to grave. Once ready to submit for disposal, fill out the "Pick-Up Request" form.

All generators must complete HMW Tags to have their material/waste removed. Use caution to avoid contaminating the tag. Incomplete, illegible, or contaminated tags will delay container removal.

HMW Tags are available through campus mail by either calling EH&S at 303-492-6025 or emailing ehs@colorado.edu. They are also available through the Chemistry, JSCBB, and MCDB stockrooms.