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Managed by the Office of Research Facilities, Division of Environmental Protection (DEP)

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Waste & Recycling

​​The NIH waste management program covers all waste services at the NIH. The key goals of the program is to: maximize the amount of waste that gets recycled, recovered, or beneficially reused; reduce the amount of toxic chemicals purchased and used at the NIH; provide prompt and effective service in support of the NIH research​ mission; comply with all applicable waste regulations; and avoid unnecessary chemical wastes through smaller quantity orders.​

The NIH Waste Disposal Guide​​ is your first-step resource for hands-on understanding of NIH Waste programs and the role of NIH staff in managing waste across all waste streams.​ The waste streams for the NIH are grouped into the following categories (click each section for more information):

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You may also find useful information regarding waste and recycling on these pages:

For inquiries regarding waste management, please contact ​the Division of Environmental Protection by calling 301-496-​7990.





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