Environmental Health and Safety

Universal Waste

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Universal Waste

Universal waste is a category of hazardous waste that is widely generated across a variety of establishments. The regulations for universal waste have been streamlined to ease regulatory burden and promote recycling of these materials. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety oversees the Universal Waste Program at Brown University and monitors compliance on campus with state and federal regulations.

Disposal Options

The Brown University Sustainability Program has information about options for disposal of universal wastes as well as other types of common household wastes.

Used Electronic Devices

Mercury Containing Lamps or Bulbs

Mercury Containing Devices

Used Batteries

Brown University Universal Waste Management Procedures

For areas that routinely collect, store or accumulate universal wastes, refer to the Brown University Universal Waste Management Procedures for proper collection requirements.

View Waste Management Procedures (PDF)