Campus Waste and Disposal
What is Waste?
Anything that is discarded, including items being recycled and gaseous emissions from manufacturing and certain chemicals, is considered “waste.” The most common waste generated on the CSUSB campus is solid waste, which also includes sludge, liquids, and “contained gaseous materials.” Most of the solid waste generated at CSUSB can be disposed of in the general waste landfill without creating an environmental hazard.
General Waste
If the waste is free of any radiological, biological, or hazardous chemical contamination it may be placed in a dumpster to enter the landfill trash stream or sent for recycling for further processing. This type of waste may be considered “general waste” and is handled by the Department of Facilities Planning and Management. Examples of general waste include boxes, office paper, uneaten food items, Styrofoam containers, and food wrappers. To further promote the importance of recycling and sustainability, EH&S partners with the Office of Sustainability whenever possible. For more information on Resilient CSUSB and ways CSUSB reduces regulated wastes, please contact the Office of Sustainability
Regulated Waste
CSUSB classroom and research activities generate other types of waste which are regulated, including biological, radiological, and hazardous chemical waste. These items ARE NOT ALLOWED into a dumpster and must be handled following local, state, and federal regulations. These items fall under regulatory oversight and may result in fines to the university if the regulations are not adhered to.
Below is additional information regarding the types of waste that are regulated and who to contact for proper disposal. This information is intended as a guide to ensure that proper methods of disposal are in place. If you would like a consultation or more information, please submit an EH&S Service Request and an EH&S specialist will be happy to assist you.