University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste is unwanted material that exhibits at least one of the following characteristics: Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, and Toxicity.

Specific Disposal Guidelines

• Acids
• Aerosol Cans
• Carcasses
• Compressed Gases/Gas Cylinders
• Controlled Substances
• Dioxin & Dioxin Precursors
• Reactive Chemicals
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Lead Containing Articles
• Paint
• Pharmaceutical Waste
• Photographic Fixer
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)