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Chemical Disposal at the Medical School

Federal law prohibits drainage disposal of certain chemicals even in a diluted form. Our office removes unused or unwanted chemicals from Washington University laboratories free of charge.

Please make sure chemicals are labeled properly! The EH&S office provides free hazardous waste labels upon request.

• Chemical Removal Request Form
• Disposal Guidelines
• Protocol for Disposal of Empty Chemical Containers