How to safely dispose of your laboratory waste?

Laboratories have to deal with hazardous, chemical and toxic waste flows. Disposing of your laboratory waste safely is therefore very important. Not only for the environment, but also for the safety of your employees and third parties who may come into contact with various lab waste.

For disposal laboratory waste strict regulations apply to ensure safe storage, collection and processing. On this page you can read how you can collect and dispose of your laboratory waste in a responsible and safe manner.

Determine the laboratory waste flows

Laboratory waste flows can vary widely. For example, this may concern liquid or solid waste types, low risk and high risk solvents, small and large quantities. To design your waste management in a controlled manner, mapping the different waste types (categories) is the starting point. By working with clear and detailed lists and protocols, a clear and traceable collection plan can be used.

View the regulations and laboratory waste category

The second step is to check the regulations for each laboratory waste category. Below you will find a list of all categories:

Category 1: Acids
Category 2: Lyes, Bases
Category 3: Low-halogen organic liquids
Category 4: Halogen-rich organic liquids
Category 5: Solids
Category 6: Substances with extraordinary risks

Always view the rules and regulations for laboratory waste carefully to gain insight into the safe disposal of each individual category. You can of course always contact us without obligation if you have any questions.

Use the correct waste containers and labels

The third step is to use the correct waste containers for each chemical waste stream/category. They must be inspected barrels, drums, waste bins or containers. In addition, they must of course be leak-free and in good working condition at all times. The use of tags and labels is also mandatory. Each laboratory waste container must have correct labeling that is clearly legible, so that an unclear or dangerous situation can never arise during collection and processing. You can choose from us various types of packaging (including labelling), especially for laboratories.

More information about responsible disposal of laboratory waste?

Do you have questions about the responsible and safe disposal of your laboratory waste? Our specialists are happy to assist you. Please feel free to contact us to discuss all options.