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Universal Waste

Universal Waste. What is Universal Waste?. Universal wastes are specific hazardous wastes which are destined for recycling. They include: Spent batteries

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Universal Waste

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  1. Universal Waste

  2. What is Universal Waste? • Universal wastes are specific hazardous wastes which are destined for recycling. They include: • Spent batteries • Suspended or cancelled pesticides which are subject to recall, or pesticides which are collected or managed as part of a waste pesticide collection program • Mercury containing thermostats • Spent electric tubes or bulbs which are hazardous due to heavy metals

  3. What is Universal Waste? • Mercury-Containing Equipment • A device or part of a device that contains elemental mercury integral to its function.

  4. What is Universal Waste?

  5. What is Universal Waste? • Spent electric tubes or bulbs • Frequently contain mercury, and sometimes lead

  6. What is Universal Waste? • Spent Batteries (other than lead-acid batteries) • Spent Lead Acid Batteries not managed under CFR 266

  7. What is Universal Waste? • Lithium and Nickel-Cadmium Batteries (rechargeable) • Typically found in cell phones, 2-way radios, digital camera and power tools

  8. Labeling Requirements • Label With Contents • Used Batteries • Used Fluorescent Light bulbs • Used Mercury Thermostat • Used Waste Pesticide • Accumulation Start Date • Date container when first waste is placed in container.

  9. Labeling Requirements

  10. Retain For Your Records

  11. Regulations for Handlers • The date of waste collection must be documented • All containers must be labeled. • UW may be stored on-site for one year from the date it becomes a waste. Do not exceed this time frame.

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