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Biological Waste Pickup Schedule

General

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety picks up biological waste materials from University Waste Pickup Points at the Pittsburgh Campus weekly. The schedule of pick-ups is every Thursday, starting at 8:00 a.m. and proceeding until completion. In the event that a University holiday falls on a pickup day, the pickup will be rescheduled on a case-by-case basis (usually on the preceding Wednesday). Notice of rescheduling will be posted at each pickup point.

Supplies

  • Red Biohazard Bags: Red Biohazard Bags can be purchased through the Biological Sciences Stockroom by calling 412-624-4275 and providing a Pitt Account number. The stockroom will deliver them to the caller. These Biohazard Bags are sized to fit the large Bioboxes.
  • Sharps Containers: Sharps containers can be purchased through Fisher Scientific (1-800-766-7000) or vendor of choice.
  • Bioboxes: EH&S provides Bioboxes free to University Biological Waste Pickup Points or specific users upon request. University driver will deliver Bioboxes on Biorun days.
  • Pitt Biowaste Labels (for Bioboxes): EH&S provides Pitt Biowaste Labels free to University users upon request. Pitt Biowaste Labels can be delivered by University driver on Biorun days, sent by campus mail, or picked up at the EH&S office (Public Safety Building, Fourth Floor).
  • Small Biological Spill Kits and Disinfectants (e.g., Lysol and Clorox Bleach): These are available for purchase through the Facilities Management Stockroom by calling 412-383-3191 or 412-383-3192 and providing a Pitt Account number. The stockroom will deliver them to the caller.

Weekly University Biological Waste Pickup Points

  • Clapp-Langley-Crawford (Vault)
  • Victoria Hall
  • BST3
  • Bellefield Professional Building
  • Salk Hall
  • Parran Hall (Fenced storage area inside building)
  • Benedum Hall (Loading Dock)
  • Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
  • 3512 Forbes Ave.
  • 3347 Forbes Ave.
  • Hill Building
  • 3343 Forbes Ave.
  • McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
  • Cellomics Building

Call (412) 624-9505 to schedule a pickup from the following buildings:

  • Trees Hall
  • Chevron Science Center
  • 3343 Forbes Ave.
  • Knee Biomechanics Lab (Water Street)
  • Field House
  • Keystone Building
  • Birmingham Towers (2100 Wharton St, South Side)
  • Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (South Side Training Facility)

Preparation of Biological Waste for Disposal

Please refer to the SOP for Infectious Waste Disposal (University Biosafety Manual) for the proper preparation, labeling, and packaging of biological materials for disposal.

Questions

Contact EH&S at 412-624-9505 or by e-mail at safety@ehs.pitt.edu with any questions regarding biological waste disposal or to schedule a specialty waste pickup.