Hazardous Shipping and Receiving

Hazardous Receiving inventories any hazardous material that comes to UMass Lowell so that there is an accurate accounting of what hazardous materials are on campus, in case of an emergency.

Our operation delivers hazardous materials to appropriate labs across campus. Every package that is inventoried makes it easier for those looking for a package to locate it.

Can't Find a Package?

If you are looking for a package, email: Hazardous_Receiving@uml.edu with either the PO number of the shipment, the tracking number or both.

Receiving a Hazardous Materials Package

When ordering, all hazardous materials packages, must be addressed to the proper address listed below. It is the responsibility of the principal investigator (person in charge of a laboratory) or facilities person ordering, to ensure all hazardous material is received by UMass Lowell (UML) at the HazMat stockroom.

Address:
Hazardous Materials Stockroom,
Attn: your name,
201 Riverside St.
Lowell, MA 01854

Compressed gas cylinders are the exception, they are directly shipped to the lab. they must be purchased by the approved vendor "Airgas" in the campus procurement system Buyways using the correct cylinder commodity code on checkout.

Shipping a Hazardous Materials Package

If you are looking to ship a package, we ship every Tuesday. Things you need to know before you ship:

• Packages can’t exceed 20 lbs.
• All packages need to be packed in a cardboard box prior to drop off
• If the package is cold, it must be in a Styrofoam box inside of a cardboard box
• All packages need to be dropped off to the Hazardous Materials Operations office at Olney Hall room LG1C before noon on the day of shipping.

Prior to requesting Hazardous Shipping, fill out the appropriate form:

• Domestic Shipment form
• International Shipment Form