ChemCycle

Last updated September 9, 2009 3:48:32 PM PDT

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Learn about ChemCycle, UC San Diego's chemical recycling facility.

ChemCycle is UCSD's chemical recycling facility operated by Environment, Health & Safety(EH&S). UCSD researchers can obtain free chemicals and donate usable surplus chemicals.ChemCycle's good for the pocketbook and good for the environment.

How to use ChemCycle

Follow instructions on the ChemCycle Web page to search for and request free chemicals.

Delivery options

Standard delivery occurs during the next scheduled hazardous waste collection for your building.
Pick up an order yourself at the EH&S Environmental Management Facility (EMF) (map), 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays.
Contact the EMF, (858) 534-2753, for urgent deliveries (dependent upon delivery personnel availability).

Donate chemicals

Follow these steps to have EMF technicians pick up your usable surplus chemicals:

Send a Request Hazardous Waste Collection form identifying the chemicals to be collected.
Fill out a waste tag for each container you're donating and write For Chemcycle on the tag.
EMF technicians will pick up the container during the next scheduled hazardous waste collection for your building.

For more information, contact the Chemcycle, (858) 534-2753.

Notice: Disposal of hazardous waste using sinks, intentional evaporation, or as regular trash is against the law. Campus laboratories must abide by strict state and federal waste disposal requirements. You may be held liable for violations of applicable laws.

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