Waste management at IU Bloomington is handled in a variety of ways by several IU departments. Disposal of waste, whether hazardous or not, is regulated by local, state, and federal government agencies. Please scroll down for information and links to help you meet your needs as you navigate the waste disposal process.
If you simply need to request a waste pick-up, print labels, or view the collection schedule, you can use the 'Quick links' below.
Indiana University is a large quantity generator of hazardous waste, generating approximately 45 tons of hazardous waste each year and an additional 20 tons of waste that cannot be managed in the municipal trash due to other regulations and landfill or recycling facility restrictions. Proper handling and disposal of this waste is critical to worker safety, the health of the community, and the protection of our environment.
IUEHS staff oversee the chemical, biological, and radioactive waste management programs for IU Bloomington, but our continued success depends on the efforts of the faculty, staff, and students. Please use this information to educate yourself on the proper management of your waste.
For specific packaging guidelines and information about disposal of specific types of waste, please refer to the following links:
Some waste materials meet the definition of a hazardous waste, but the EPA provides an exemption if they are destined for recycling. These wastes are referred to as Universal Waste. They are subject to less stringent documentation and recordkeeping requirements, as well as extended accumulation time limits.
Generators of universal waste must still comply with rules for accumulation including segregation, labeling, and container management. See the links below for specific requirements for each waste type. IUEHS has chosen not to use the available universal waste exemption for hazardous pesticides because it does not have any significant effect on the university’s regulatory burden or costs. Hazardous pesticides, and those that are non-hazardous such as dormant oils and insecticidal soaps, should be managed as chemical waste.
The signs below can be posted in accumulation areas to remind employees of the rules for accumulating each type of universal waste.
Ordinary recyclables such as paper, cardboard, aluminum, and household batteries are managed by the Facility Operations Building Services Department. If you would like more information or would like to set up recycling in your area, please follow the link below.
Disposal of computers and associated equipment is generally handled by individual departmental information technology support groups in accordance with University Information Technology Services (UITS) guidelines. Equipment that can be redistributed must be transferred to IU Surplus Stores.
