Learn about Chemcycle, UC San Diego's chemical recycling program.
Chemcycle is UCSD's chemical recycling program 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.
Follow instructions on the Chemcycle Web page to search for and request free chemicals.
Chemicals must be in the original manufacturer’s container, preferably unopened (if opened, free of contamination and greater than 50% full), with original labels intact. Chemcycle does not accept mixtures, samples, expired, or degraded chemicals. Please donate only materials likely to be usable elsewhere.
Donate usable surplus chemicals to Chemcycle:
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.