How do I recycle lab equipment or appliances (White Goods)?
Incubators, refrigerators, and other white goods must be removed by an MIT Recycling Team member. Please submit a work request through SAP (select “internal provider”) to schedule a pick-up of your items. Refer to our White Goods Recycling guidelines for information on what can and can not be recycled. There are no centralized drop-off areas at MIT for White Goods. Dumping of materials on loading docks, in closets, in basements, or in hallways Abandoned trash in hallways creates hazardous situations. Please note: The proper disposal of white goods is regulated under both Massachusetts and, in most cases, Federal Law. Responsible handling of your white goods ensures that MIT and your department are complying with disposal restrictions. Equipment that has been improperly abandoned will be traced back to the source for removal charges.
