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Summary of Laboratory Waste Disposal Arrangements

The departmental 'Laboratory Waste Handout' (see links below) provides a summary of all the key waste segregation and disposal practices that all laboratory workers must follow:

• Laboratory Waste Handout (PDF , 3,555kb)

The following provides a more detailed description of disposal practices and arrangements for the different waste categories and specific types of waste generated in laboratories. 

Waste Category

General ('Black Bag') Safe Waste

Non-Hazardous Identifiable Laboratory Waste

Biological Waste

Sharps

Chemical Waste

Laboratory Glass Waste

Radioactive Waste

Laboratory Equipment (Non-Electrical)

Specific Waste Items

Gels

Autoclaved Waste

Bedding Material