Hazardous Waste Disposal

The Download ETH Waste Disposal Concept (PDF, 307 KB) applies to all areas of ETH ¨C excluding the cafeterias ¨C and regulates the flow of materials and the responsibilities of all those charged with waste disposal. The aim is to use resources sparingly and to reduce waste.

Hazardous waste is any kind of waste that ? on the basis of its composition, its chemical, physical or biological properties ? requires special technical and organizational measures to dispose of in an environmentally compatible manner. Included in this category are, for example, paints, lacquers, adhesives, acids, alkalis, solvents, medications, mercury, mercury thermometers, chemicals, bleach, spray cans, pressurised gas cartridges, pesticides, wood preservatives, insecticides, etc. Hazardous waste must be collected and disposed of separately. Disposal in a dumpster or in the trash is prohibited.