Hazardous Materials
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Collection of Hazardous Materials

When you need to dispose of chemical, biological or radioactive materials through EHS, you must submit a request. Currently, there are two options: Electronic Submission or Paper-based Submission. For either option, you must select the appropriate Pick Up Request Form (PURF) for your material. Please read the descriptions below to determine which PURF to use.

Electronic Submission

For the collection of all unwanted materials - this system requires authorization to access, with the appropriate Authorized User's or Registered User's PawPrint and his/her EHS password. Once you are logged in, the system will be populated with data appropriate to your registration.

  • WebPURF (For All Materials)
    • New!
    • Note to AUs and RUs: If you have not accessed a similar EHS system in the past, you will need your Employee ID number to access this system. If you have accessed the system and forgot your EHS password, follow the provided link. Be sure to choose an EHS password that is different from your University (PawPrint) Password so you can share it with your workers if you so choose. Follow this link to find your Employee ID number if needed.
    • Note to Workers: this system uses the PawPrint of the Authorized User (AU) or Registered User (RU). If you are not an AU or RU, your PawPrint will not work. Contact your AU or RU for his/her PawPrint and EHS Password.
  • Rad WebPURF Instructions (PDF)
  • Used Materials WebPURF Instructions (PDF)
  • Unused Materials WebPURF Instructions (PDF)

If you have questions regarding the WebPURF, call (573) 882-3736, or email .

Paper-Based Submission

Used Materials

For collection of unwanted materials, including used chemicals, unknowns, unused chemicals no longer in the original bottle, and biological/infectious materials, use the PURF and instructions below. These items should have a yellow Hazardous Materials Label (HML) on the container.

If you have questions regarding this PURF, call (573) 882-3736, or email . Please submit the PURF by mail, email, or fax to (573) 884-5270.

Unused Chemicals

For collection of unused chemicals (defined as those still in the original bottle with the original label intact), use the PURF and instructions below. These items should NOT have a yellow HML on the container.

If you have questions regarding this PURF, call (573) 882-3736, or email . Please submit the PURF by mail, email, or fax to (573) 884-5270.

Radioactive Materials

For collection of radioactive materials, use the PURF and instructions below:

If you have questions regarding the Radioactive Materials PURF, contact your Assigned Health Physicist or email Lee Juengermann. Please submit the PURF by mail, or fax it to (573) 882-7940.

Infectious/Biohazardous Materials

The collection of infectious/biohazardous materials varies by location. If you are new to MU or have questions, contact for procedures. If you have been instructed that EHS will collect your materials, submit a Used Materials PURF, above, to make that request.

 
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