Laboratory Clean-out
CMU holds an annual laboratory clean-out period to focus on chemical inventory reduction and management. This excellent opportunity to remove excess chemicals and wrap up student research projects. The clean-out period is also an excellent time to review chemicals required by the Chemical Hygiene Plan to have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place. Remember to update your inventory records as you add or remove chemicals from your laboratory.
Chemical removal process
During the lab clean-out period, only.
Segregate chemicals and solutions/reagents for removal. Chemicals should be placed on a cart, in a tub, etc., with a notice for pick-up. For reasons of health and safety, lab personnel should review chemical inventories and eliminate the following:
- Outdated chemicals, solutions, and reagents
- Unlabeled chemical containers
- Corroded chemical containers
- Excess inventory
- Improper storage of toxic gases
- Improper storage of chemicals
- Chemicals no longer in use
Contact RMEHS at (989) 774-7398 or email to schedule a hazardous waste pickup. Your chemicals will be picked up directly from your lab. Please make every attempt to label and identify all materials to minimize the number of unknowns.