Biohazardous Waste Collection Request

Biohazardous Waste Collection Request

  • This form is to be used for Temple University Main Campus waste pick-up locations for packaged biohazardous waste.
  • Step 1. Verify that all containers meet the following conditions:

  • Biological waste boxes must be lined with an EHRS supplied red bag and the bag must be tied in a knot before taping shut.
  • Biological waste boxes must be taped shut on all open edges before requesting a pickup.
  • Sharps containers must be properly closed and must fit inside a biological waste box.
  • Biological waste boxes must not weigh more than 45 pounds, be wet or leaking, or be otherwise breached.
  • Each biological waste box must be labeled with an EHRS supplied sticker that includes the following information: Generator Name, Contents, Building, Date, and Room Number.
  • Any boxes not in compliance with these conditions will NOT be picked up by EHRS until they are in compliance.
  • Step 2. Contact/Location Information

  • Where waste is located
  • Where waste is located
  • Where in the room/lab is the waste being stored (by the door, rear of lab, etc.).
  • This e-mail address will receive a copy of the waste request upon submission.
  • Step 3. Supplies

  • Step 4. Waste Information

    Provide information about the biohazardous waste to be collected. You must request at least one container be picked up.
  • Environmental Health and Radiation Safety will only use the provided information to appropriately respond to your request. EHRS will not sell your information or use it for marketing purposes. Please contact us at 215-707-2520 or ehrs@temple.edu with any questions about how your information is used.