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The University of Wollongong has in place guidelines for the safe and environmentally friendly way in which contaminated or hazardous waste is disposed of.
The chemical waste store is located outside the western end of building 15 and it accepts waste for disposal every 2nd Wednesday (see schedule below) from 9am to 11am.
Month
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Date
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| January |
16th, 30th |
| February |
13th, 27th |
| March |
12th, 26th |
| April |
9th, 23rd |
| May |
7th, 21st |
| June |
4th, 18th |
| July |
2nd, 16th, 30th |
| August |
13th, 27th |
| September |
10th, 24th |
| October |
8th, 22nd |
| November |
5th, 19th |
| December |
3rd |
Biohazardous waste is collected from the Building 35 loading dock and Anatomy Lab every second Tuesday (see schedule below), please ensure you have your waste presented before lunch to ensure collection.
Month
|
Date
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| January |
22nd |
| February |
5th, 19th |
| March |
4th, 18th |
| April |
1st, 15th, 29th |
| May |
13th, 27th |
| June |
10th, 24th |
| July |
8th, 22nd |
| August |
5th, 19th |
| Sepetmber |
2nd, 16th, 30th |
| October |
14th, 28th |
| November |
11th, 25th |
| December |
9th |
Guidelines for blood and bodily fluids and sharps can be found here. 
Hazardous waste labels clearly identify the particular type of waste that is being disposed of across the University. These labels are imperative for the safe disposal of all hazardous waste generated by activities conducted at the University.
Examples of the hazardous waste labels can be seen below:
To order hazardous waste labels follow the steps below:
- Select the type of label you wish to order in line with the type of waste that you are disposing of from the list above;
- Complete a 'Print and Distribution Services Requisition Form' and the 'Hazardous Waste Label Order Form';
- Forward the completed forms to your authorised hazardous waste contact for approval;
- Once approved, send the completed forms to Print & Distribution Services.
Hazardous waste labels can only be ordered through the authorised hazardous waste contact in your area. Orders that have not been approved by the authorised contact person will be returned.
If you require a hazardous waste label that is not currently listed, please contact Environmental Services on 3081.
 Need more information? Please contact Environmental Services on 3081. |
