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ZENTRALBEREICH Neuenheimer Feld Disposal of hazardous chemical substances

The department Chemistry will advise university-internal facilities on the disposal of hazardous waste. Please take note of the following information to ensure a smooth process.

Please understand that we offer our service exclusively for Heidelberg University and the university-internal facilities. You will need a valid ZNF customer card for any orders and enquiries. Please note that some page links will only be accessible via the university-internal network.

CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Waste means hazardous waste if the substance is marked with a hazard sign, such as a flame or a skull. Preparations manufactured from substances labelled in this manner in the lab generally must also be classified as hazardous chemical waste.

Hazardous waste generally must be marked in the same way as hazardous substances. If the hazardous waste comprises preparations of several hazardous substances, the classifications of the individual hazardous substances must be considered when marking. The legal basis for the marking of waste is provided by TRGS 201 (classification and labelling of activities involving hazardous substances). Further useful information on the marking and labelling of hazardous substances can also be found on the information page of the dept. Safety of Heidelberg University.

Notices on acceptance of chemical waste

  1. A valid ZNF customer card for the Service Centre Neuenheimer Feld (ZNF) must be presented at the time of collection. 
  2. Chemicals must only be disposed of in the containers (canisters, bins) provided for this purpose. Appropriate disposal containers are available at the collection points of the Dept. Chemistry. 
  3. A fully completed consignment note (see below) must be submitted with each package. 
  4. Laboratory chemicals in original packaging (ASN: 59302, 59303) will be issued with a special consignment note (see below).
  5. The waste containers must be properly labelled (Hazardous Substances Ordinance, TRGS 201: Marking of waste). Undeclared waste cannot be disposed of or transported.
  6. The waste containers must only be filled to a filling level of 90%. They must not be externally contaminated.
  7. Infectious and radioactive waste must not be submitted to us. Please contact the relevant disposal centres (Dept. 2.2 Biotechnology and Dept. 2.3 Radiation protection) about this.

Please call 06221-54-16915 (INF 269) or 06221-54-16945 (INF 367) for allocation of further chemicals or to arrange special appointments.

Consignment notes and forms

Opening hours collection point

Opening hours collection point INF 269 / Ground Floor

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 
11.00 - 11.30 a.m

Opening hours collection point INF 367 / Basement room 102

Tuesday
 1.30 - 2.30 p.m.
Thursday
10.00 - 11.00 a.m.

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