Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Waste Disposal
The DownloadETH Waste Disposal Concept (PDF, 307 KB) applies to all areas of ETH – excluding the cafeterias – and regulates the flow of materials and the responsibilities of all those charged with waste disposal. The aim is to use resources sparingly and to reduce waste.
Hazardous waste is any kind of waste that ‒ on the basis of its composition, its chemical, physical or biological properties ‒ requires special technical and organizational measures to dispose of in an environmentally compatible manner. Included in this category are, for example, paints, lacquers, adhesives, acids, alkalis, solvents, medications, mercury, mercury thermometers, chemicals, bleach, spray cans, pressurized gas cartridges, pesticides, wood preservatives, insecticides, etc. Hazardous waste must be collected and disposed of separately. Disposal in a dumpster or in the trash is prohibited.
Explanatory Film: How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities
The section Operational Environmental and Radiation Protection (BUSS) advises you on hazardous waste disposal issues. You obtain suitable containers to collect hazardous waste free of charge in the hazardous waste disposal facilities. BUSS accepts correctly labelled containers for free and ensures correct disposal. You are interested in a guided tour through a hazardous waste facility? Register for it here.
Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities and Opening Hours
- Hazardous waste disposal facility HCI
Location: HCI D 276
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-4 pm
August: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 pm
Hazardous waste disposal facility HPL
Location: HPL D 15.2
Every first Tuesday of the month from 9 – 11 am
- Hazardous waste disposal facility CNB
Location: CNB E 146
Every Wednesday from 9 – 11 am - Hazardous waste disposal facility «NO-Garage»
Location: DownloadMap of the NO-Garage (PDF, 535 KB)
On the given Wednesdays the hazardous waste facility is open between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm (noon):
- 28.02.2024
- 27.03.2024
- 24.04.2024
- 22.05.2024
- 26.06.2024
- 31.07.2024
- 28.08.2024
- 25.09.2024
- 30.10.2024
- 27.11.2024
Only the following categories of liquid hazardous waste are accepted:- Hydrofluoric acid (hydrofluoric acid / HF).
- Other acids
- Bases
- Aqueous environmentally hazardous substances
- Hazardous waste disposal facility at Lindau/Eschikon, Schwerzenbach, Technopark, Chamau
Pick by appointment ()
Contact
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