1. Tissues, body parts and carcasses must be separated from any liquids. Liquid preservatives (i.e., Formalin) should be screened to eliminate all solid material and may be regulated as a hazardous waste; please contact the Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) at x63198 for disposal procedure for these liquids.
2. Preserved tissues must be thoroughly rinsed and dried prior to wrapping. Wrap tissues/carcasses in newspaper or other absorbent material.
3. Wrapped tissues should then be double bagged and sealed. No free liquid should be present in the bags. Identify bags with: P.I. name, location (department), and emergency phone number, weight and a label indicating contents.
4. Place the bagged tissue in a freezer.
5. Call Buildings and Grounds Management (BGM) at x6-4626 to make arrangements for disposal.

1. Tissues, body parts and carcasses must be separated from any liquids. Liquid should be screened to eliminate all solid material. Unpreserved liquids can be discarded down the drain.
2. Wrap tissues/carcasses in newspaper or other absorbent material.
3. Wrapped tissues should be double bagged and sealed in plastic. No free liquid should be present in the bags. Identify bags with: P.I. name, location (department), and emergency phone number, weight and a label indicating contents.
4. Place the bagged tissue in a freezer.
5. Call Buildings and Grounds Management (BGM) at x6-4626 to make arrangements for disposal.

(NOTE: Batteries must be removed from equipment prior to submission to EHSO)

For basic information concerning the UH systemwide recycling program along with links to representatives who can provide specific directions for preparation of UH-owned equipment at each campus collection point, please also refer to the Quarterly University of Hawai‘i eWaste Pick-Up Program

• Glassware not contaminated with radiological, biological or hazardous chemicals shall be placed in a puncture resistant container, labeled “glass or broken glass”. It will be picked up by the custodial staff and disposed of.


• Glassware contaminated with visible residual amounts (e.g., < 1gram or 1ml) of hazardous chemicals, except for “P” listed chemicals or insoluble materials, shall be rinsed to decontaminate them and the rinsate disposed down the drain. Glassware without any visible residual chemicals should be disposed of as ordinary glassware. Glassware contaminated with “P” listed chemicals or insoluble materials shall be turned in to EHSO for disposal as hazardous chemical waste.


• Broken glassware contaminated with hazardous chemicals should be placed in a puncture resistant container (e.g., bottle, plastic container or metal can overpack with a secure lid), labeled with the name of the chemical and turned in to EHSO for disposal as hazardous chemical waste.


• For information on the proper disposal of glassware contaminated with biological material, contact the Biosafety program (x6-8009). For information on glassware contaminated with radioactive material contact the Radiation Safety Program (x6-8591).

Various campus units collect and recycle older type bulbs. Campus unit coordinators, see fluorescent bulb disposal procedure.

• FLUORESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS: The Office of Facilities & Grounds (OFG) removes non-leaking ballasts. Ballasts that contained PCBs are believed to have already been removed from University light fixtures. Contact EHSO (x63198) for assistance concerning leaking ballasts or any known to contain PCBs.

• FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES: Submit a work request to FMO for removal and disposal. OFG removes and disposes of fluorescent light tubes. Email to manoawcc@hawaii.edu if you have any questions. Specialty lamps used in research (e.g., UV lamps, Halogen lamps, Atomic Absorption spectral lamps) can be submitted to EHSO for disposal.

Reading the label is the easiest way to determine whether or not a latex paint contains any of the above metals, and is therefore a regulated substance. If the label is missing or unreadable, the paint should be considered regulated.

Regulated paints may still be used for their intended purposes. Just ensure required paints are properly stored for future use; and, unwanted ones are turned into EHSO for proper disposal. Never place regulated paints in the trash!

Non-regulated paints may be disposed of in the regular trash; but, only after they are completely dried (never place liquid paint into the trash). Apply the following guidelines prior to trash disposal:

• Containers with small paint quantities (approximately less than one inch) can be placed without their lids, in a well-ventilated, covered area until dry.
• Containers with large quantities (approximately more than one inch) can be absorbed on to materials such as: clay-based kitty litter, saw dust, or shredded paper.

Disposal of these items depends on the type of paint used (refer to “Paints” section above).

• Regulated (e.g., oil-based or latex with EPA-listed metals): Turn all equipment into EHSO for disposal. Do not place items in trash!
• Non-Regulated (e.g., latex with no EPA-listed metals): Let equipment completely dry before placing in trash.

Do not put large pieces of wood in the dumpsters! May cause serious damage to refuse truck.

Sawdust should be double bagged, tied, and put into dumpster.