Hazardous Waste

Other Waste

Pharmaceutical Waste

As of June 26, 2019, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection rescinded its Universal Pharmaceutical Waste Rule (62-730.186 F.A.C.) and adopted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Rule (40 CFR Part 266 Subpart P). For current information, please see the link below.

Universal Waste

These materials are subject to hazardous waste regulations unless they are managed or recycled according to the universal waste regulations. Examples include: Batteries, fluorescent lamps, and Mercury containing thermometers.

Electronic Equipment

The removal of electronic equipment is a service that is free through USF's IT department. They will gladly remove any surplus electronic equipment for environmental recycling free of charge for faculty and staff.