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Hazardous Materials Services (HMS) is a division of Environment, Health and Safety located in the Physical Plant Building.

We are reponsible for the safe and timely collection, consolidation and disposal of hazardous materials generated at the University of Calgary. Our mandate also includes chemical recycling through our Surplus Chemical Store and, serving as a resource on issues encompassing hazardous materials, hazardous waste and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

HMS manages hazardous wastes generated on campus in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulatory bodies. Following the disposal procedures outlined on this site will assist you to comply with regulatory requirements, University of Calgary policies, best management practices in your role as a waste producer.

At no time should chemicals or aqueous solutions containing chemicals be poured down the drain. Evaporation in fume hoods is also not considered a proper method of disposal.