Universal Waste

Universal waste, which includes used bulbs/lamps, used batteries, unwanted pesticides, and certain mercury-containing equipment such as thermostats, and aerosol cans, is managed by both the EHS Department and the Facilities Management (FM) Recycling Department. Depending on their condition, these items are either disposed of via incineration or landfill (via EHS) or recycled (via FM Recycling). UNM personnel may submit a Service Request to the FM Recycling Department to have their universal waste picked up and managed appropriately.