Hazardous Waste Management

Safety & Risk Services coordinates the disposal of hazardous waste materials at the UBC Vancouver campus through the Environmental Services Facility (ESF) located on South Campus. The facility safely manages hazardous waste in accordance with relevant regulations. At ESF, laboratory wastes and hazardous materials generated by the University through research, academic and operational activities are consolidated, recycled, re-used, neutralized and/or disposed.

Our combined efforts have generated a significant Hazardous Waste Reduction at UBC since 2006.

In this section

Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide

Special disposal techniques are required to eliminate or reduce hazards.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedures

At ESF, laboratory wastes and hazardous materials generated are consolidated, recycled, re-used, neutralized and/or disposed.

Hazardous Waste Inventory System (HWIS)

HWIS allows on and off-campus users to dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and responsible way.