Environmental Health and Safety

Hazardous Waste

Regulations

Hazardous waste is regulated under the federal Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the provincial N.B. Clean Environment Act.

Policies & Procedures

Laboratory Supervisors are responsible for advising laboratory workers on how to handle all wastes generated in laboratory operations.

Also see Safety Handbook

Hazardous Waste Disposal
Vacating Facilities
Disposal of Hypodermic Needles, Broken Glass, etc.
Biohazards
Radioactive Nuclear Substances

Inspections

To download the Fire & Safety checklist, click here.

About UNB

Did you know?

UNB’s Fredericton campus, located in New Brunswick’s capital, was established in 1785; its Saint John campus, located in New Brunswick’s largest city, was established in 1964.

UNB is among the oldest public universities in North America and the oldest English-language university in Canada.

UNB’s international students originate from more than 100 countries, contributing to the cultural fabric of our host communities and the entire province.