Freezers
-80 BWH Genetics Back-up Freezer in NRB 468C and 458J
If you need to store any items in either of the two -80 Back-up Freezers, please notify Janet Lee (Jlee101@bwh.harvard.edu), Nick Szczerba (nszczerba@bwh.harvard.edu), Tiffany Mejia (tmejia2@bwh.harvard.edu) & Dr. Phil Cole (pacole@bwh.harvard.edu).
In addition, please add an entry to this Google sheet: BWH Genetics -80 Back-up Freezer and record all items put in the freezer. Fill out all fields completely.
Be sure to also label all items you place into the freezer with your lab name.
For edit access to the spreadsheet, please contact Tiffany Mejia; tmejia2@bwh.harvard.edu
Equipment Disposal
Waste Removal with HMS Facilities
For E-waste, please contact your administrator. They will coordinate with HMS Facilities for disposal. E-Waste includes printer, monitors, keyboards, phones, computers. HMS Facilities may also be able to dispose of miscellaneous items such as unwanted chairs, shelving, furniture, etc.
Innova Recycling Pickup
For lab equipment and hazardous materials, please contact your administrator who will coordinate with Innova Recycling. You will have to decontaminate any lab equipment. Please fill out a Laboratory Equipment Decontamination Form and send to your administrator. All forms must be completed a minimum of 48 hours before pick-up date.
Upcoming Innova Recycling Pickup Dates
2025
Dec 17, 18, 19
2026
Feb 18, 19, 20
April 15, 16, 17
June 10, 11, 12
Bio Safety Cabinets
1. Must be disconnected from gas and vacuum hook up to 2 weeks prior to pickup.
2. Contact your administrator who will coordinate with HMS Facilities Call Center.
Lockers
Lockers located on the 1st , 2nd, and 4th floor are available to reserve for use. Please contact Janet Lee: jlee101@bwh.harvard.edu to reserve a locker. Please send Janet your name, email, phone number, Lab group, and anticipated ending date.