>>> Special disposal via the Sustainability & Energy Unit

Small empty containers made of plastic or metal with residual adhesions or small residues of chemicals can be disposed as laboratory equipment.

Empty containers over 5 litres with harmful residues must be collected separately. The provision of suitable collection containers and the organisation of disposal are carried out by the Sustainability & Energy Unit, Special Disposal Team, irregularly as required and on request.

Further links:

◾   Operating instructions for the disposal of contaminated equipment

◾   Form for requesting special disposal.

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ATTENTION:
◾   For larger containers (e.g. 200 litre drums), it is usually also customary for the manufacturer or seller to take them back. Please clarify the feasibility and conditions for a take-back with your seller or directly with the manufacturer before disposal.
◾   If it is possible to empty the empty containers completely and allow them to degas or to clean them without great effort, the containers can also be disposed of in the yellow bin. However, please remove any hazard stickers beforehand or make them unrecognisable.
◾   For larger quantities of clean empty metal containers, please arrange recycling as metal scrap via the Sustainability & Energy Office, Special Waste Disposal Team.