Laboratory Decommissioning

If your research group is relocating to a new space or vacating a lab on campus, Principal Investigators and Group Compliance Liaisons are responsible for ensuring the proper decommissioning of the lab. Please notify EH&S as early as possible in your planning process.

You will need to review and follow the Lab Decommissioning Instructions, which outline key steps including:

• Removing or transferring all hazardous materials
• Cleaning and decontaminating lab surfaces and equipment
• Ensuring equipment is properly green-tagged for surplus, transfer, or disposal

Once these steps are completed, contact EH&S to schedule a final lab walk-through. This process ensures that the vacated space meets safety and regulatory standards for future use.