Note: Waste disposal is handled by the Safety Office and is listed here only as a resource. Chem Stores cannot help with waste and spills directly.
Waste Disposal
Waste drop-off is by appointment only.
Please see the Safety Office webpage for instructions on preparing your waste and booking your appointment.
For questions about hazardous waste and chemical shipping not covered on the linked website, email the Environmental Safety Facility esf@uwaterloo.ca.
Location and hours
Environmental Safety Facility (ESF)
Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to noon - appointment required
Hazardous Material Spills
Please see the Safety Office webpage for information on preparation for and handling of hazardous material spills.
Spill kit items available at Chem Stores:
- Universal absorbent (HSPI01)
- Nitrile gloves, assorted sizes (HGLO 13[S], 17[M], 20[L])
- Goggles (HGOG01)
- Large tweezers (HFOR06)
- pH indicator (HPAP65)
Note: Chem Stores does not carry everything required to be in your spill kit, remaining contents need to be sourced from ESF and online suppliers (see Safety Office webpage).