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Biological Waste


Biowaste Box Pickup Request

Biological waste includes any liquid, solid, or sharp material that has come in contact with viable biological material (including recombinant DNA or synthetic nucleic acids).

To prevent exposure of the public and contamination of the environment, all biological waste generated at MIT must be appropriately disinfected prior to final disposal (Massachusetts Department of Public Health State Sanitary Code Chapter VIII: 105 CMR 480.000).

Researchers are responsible for all waste they generate from the moment they generate it until the moment it is inactivated. Here we provide guidance on how you should handle your waste depending on its type.

EHS Biowaste Pick-Up Application

You may request collection of your full biological waste containers (biowaste box) or to order biological waste supplies using the online application. EHS will respond to your online requests within two business days.

Request biological waste pickup

If you have questions or issues with submitting your application, please contact the EHS office:

617-452-3477
Monday — Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
environment@mit.edu

Biological waste includes any liquid, solid, or sharp material that has come in contact with viable biological material (including recombinant DNA or synthetic nucleic acids).

To prevent exposure of the public and contamination of the environment, all biological waste generated at MIT must be appropriately disinfected prior to final disposal (Massachusetts Department of Public Health State Sanitary Code Chapter VIII: 105 CMR 480.000).

Researchers are responsible for all waste they generate from the moment they generate it until the moment it is inactivated. Here we provide guidance on how you should handle your waste depending on its type.

EHS Biowaste Pick-Up Application

You may request collection of your full biological waste containers (biowaste box) or to order biological waste supplies using the online application. EHS will respond to your online requests within two business days.

Request biological waste pickup

If you have questions or issues with submitting your application, please contact the EHS office:

617-452-3477
Monday — Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
environment@mit.edu