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Our Vision is a campus where safety and sustainability are core values at every level of the institution.
Working Safely during COVID-19
ESSR staff continue to identify and manage safety and environmental risks for the University of Maryland, helping to insure the health and well-being of our entire campus community.
We believe this list of resources will serve as a guide to help you work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Emergencies, Spills, Injuries, Mold Concern, Incidents, Near Misses and Hazards can be reported.
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Hazardous and Universal Waste Temporary Pickup Pause
Effective Monday, August 15, 2022 through Monday, September 5, 2022, there will be no chemical or universal waste pickups. Regularly scheduled pickups will resume September 5, 2022. Biohazardous and radioactive waste collections will continue without interruption. If you have any questions or have a waste pickup that is absolutely critical, contact us at envaffairs@umd.edu. We appreciate your understanding and patience with this matter.