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For additional information, please refer to the EH&S Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines & Procedures Immediate Actions Item Task Description Notes Stop Access and Usage of Lab Equipment Discontinue use of equipment to prepare for sanitization & decommission of the lab. This includes environmental rooms, incubators, Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), chemical fume hoods, etc. Confirm an end use date, School of Medicine FM to hang signage. Discontinue Services/Deliveries Discontinue services such as water delivery, compressed gas cylinders, etc. and arrange for a final pick-up of containers. Confirm cancel dates with School of Medicine FM. Disconnect Lab Phone Contact OIT OIT Link Request Trash & Recycle Bins File a Facilities Request to order trash and recycle bins. Work Order Request Link EH&S Disposal Items FREE EH&S Text A Pickup—Biosci Lab Waste removal is currently FREE and covered by the University. *If EH&S funding is no longer available, the charge will be based on weight, and a quote will be provided. Item Task Description Notes Chemical Waste Arrange for proper disposal of all chemical waste. Contact EH&S with any questions. EH&S Text A Pickup Link Clean Broken Glass Containers All Clean Broken Glass containers must be removed from the space. Contact Us Fridge/Freezer Samples All fridges and freezers must be emptied and samples disposed using appropriate methods. Contact EH&S with any questions. EH&S Text A Pickup Link Sharps Containers All sharps waste containers must be sealed and picked-up by EH&S via Text a Pickup. EH&S Text A Pickup Link Solid Biohazardous Waste Containers All solid biohazardous waste must be disposed in an appropriate container and picked up by EH&S via a Text a Pickup. EH&S Text A Pickup Link Equipment – Cleaning/Decommissioning Item Task Description Notes Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) If BSC is NOT moving: Cabinet must be emptied and wiped down with freshly prepared 10% bleach or IBC-approved disinfectant. Apply signage to verify clean status. Contact EH&S with any questions. If BSC is moving to new location or being decommissioned: Either arrange for decontamination by appropriate vendor (ex. TSS) and request certification, or wipe it down with ethanol and document the decontamination. Contact EH&S for Clearance Sticker and/or Decommissioning Chemical Fume Hoods Fume Hoods must be emptied then wiped down with soap and water. Do not use chemical cleaners. Apply signage to verify clean status. Contact EH&S for Clearance Sticker and/or Decommissioning Refrigerator/Freezers Unplug, defrost, and disinfect all fridges and freezers. Monitor defrosting to avoid water damage. Contact EH&S for Clearance Sticker and/or Decommissioning E-Waste Item Task Description Notes ALL E-Waste E-waste MUST NOT be discarded in regular trash. Arrange for removal and label as "Universal Waste." Work Order Request Link Personal Belongings Item Task Description Notes All Personal Belongings Remove all personal items and arrange shredding of sensitive documents. Box and label items to be kept. Contact Us Radioactive Equipment & Materials Item Task Description Notes All Radioactive Equipment Clean and clear radioactive equipment with RAD, then contact EH&S for final clearance. Contact radwaste@uci.edu All Radioactive Materials All radioactive waste must be picked-up by RAD. Fill out the pick-up request form. Radioactive Waste Pickup Request Form Recycling Item Task Description Notes ALL Recyclable Items Dispose all recyclable items in appropriate bins. Ensure they are clean and dry. Recycle Bin Work Order Request Link Surplus Equipment/Furniture/Belongings Item Task Description Notes ALL Surplus Equipment, Furniture, Belongings Arrange for disposal or removal of all surplus items. Work Order Request Link Trash Item Task Description Notes Dry Glassware Arrange for disposal of all dry, uncontaminated glassware. Large quantities should be boxed and taped. Refer to EH&S Hazardous Waste Guidelines Dry Chemical Bottles Ensure bottles are drip dry and labels are defaced before disposal. Refer to EH&S Hazardous Waste Guidelines Final Steps Item Task Description Notes Disinfect All Surfaces Final disinfectant wipedown of lab surfaces including benchtops, sinks, and shelves. Notify School of Medicine FM of Completion Notify for a final walkthrough of the space. Contact Us Need to print the checklist? Get a print-friendly version. Download PDF Connect With Us Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. contact us