Regulated wastes must be properly identified, collected, containerized, labeled, and segregated. These waste materials are disposed of through REHS, Material Services or Facilities Maintenance. To learn more about managing regulated wastes in your arts studio or theater art department please use the links below:

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Some of the waste generated in the University Art & Theater departments cannot be discarded into the general trash, instead it must be managed appropriately, to protect the environment. These items are identified below, along with guidelines for proper storage and disposal.

Consumer Electronics
Items such as computers, televisions, VCR's, stereos and other items, which contain circuit boards, are regulated as "Universal Waste" and classified consumer electronics.

Please contact Rutgers Material Services at (732) 445-2255 for the removal of these items.

Fluorescent Bulbs and Other Electric Lamps
Spent fluorescent bulbs are regulated as "Universal Waste" and managed by the facilities maintenance department. These items are stored in various locations throughout the University. The following electric lamps are also regulated as universal waste; high intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps.

To request a pick up of spent fluorescent bulbs or other regulated electronic lamps, please contact the Facilities Maintenance Zone responsible for your location.

Cylinders
Most cylinders can be returned to the supplier/manufacturer for reuse. Contact the supplier/manufacturer of the cylinder for instructions and scheduling. If the supplier of the cylinder will not take back the cylinder, contact REHS to request a pick up of these items.

Use the link below for requesting a pick-up.

Contacts