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California EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program

Universal Waste Green CA Summit Conference March 12, 2007. California EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program Regulatory and Program Development Branch. Presentation Objectives. Define Universal Waste

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California EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program

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  1. Universal Waste Green CA Summit Conference March 12, 2007 California EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program Regulatory and Program Development Branch

  2. Presentation Objectives • Define Universal Waste • Provide an overview of the Universal Waste Regulations • Summarize the regulatory requirements for managing Universal Waste • Discuss the recycling and recovery payment system for electronic waste collectors and recyclers • Highlight some Universal Waste information resources

  3. What are Universal Wastes? Universal Wastes are hazardous wastes that • are widely generated by industry and consumers alike • pose lower risks to human health and the environment than other hazardous wastes • have reduced management requirements (performance based standards vs. prescriptive)

  4. Batteries Mercury thermostats Lamps Cathode ray tube devices Electronic devices (UWEDs) Non-empty aerosol cans Mercury containing motor vehicle light switches Non-automotive light switches Dental amalgam wastes Mercury containing gauges Mercury added novelties Counterweights and dampers Mercury thermometers Mercury containing medical devices Mercury containing rubber flooring Mercury gas flow regulators California’s Universal Wastes(CCR§66273.1)

  5. Universal Wastes commonly found in the Office • Batteries • Lamps • Mercury Thermostats • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) • Universal Waste Electronic Devices (UWEDs)

  6. Universal Waste Management –Handlers • A “handler” is someone who generates universal waste or who receives universal waste from another handler…

  7. Universal Waste Management – Three Types of Handlers • Small Quantity Handler: a handler who has < 5,000 kg of Universal Waste on site at any time • Large Quantity Handler: a handler who has ≥ 5,000 kg on site at any time • CRTs not included in weight determination • CRT Material Handlers - separate management standards from other electronic wastes • Households and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (<100kg/mo or 5 CRTs/yr)

  8. Standards for Universal Waste Management • Performance based vs. prescriptive • Handlers must manage universal waste in a way that prevents the release or potential for a release to the environment • The handler determines how to manage the waste in a way that meets the regulatory standards

  9. Prohibitions on: Treatment Disposal Labeling/marking Requirements: “Universal Waste _____” Accumulation time limit: Up to one year Common Standards for all Types of Handlers:

  10. Employee training Proper handling and emergency procedures Response to releases Immediately contain Properly classify and manage residuals Common Standards for all Types of Handlers:

  11. Offsite shipments Only to another handler or a properly permitted/authorized Destination Facility Tracking shipments and receipts Three year record retention Export requirements Notice and Consent for most UW exports Notice of Intent to Export for electronic devices and CRT materials (monitors and TVs, etc.) Common Standards for all Types of Handlers:

  12. Notification Small Quantity Handlers: not required Large Quantity Handlers: notify the USEPA’s Regional Administrator and get an EPA ID number CRT Material Handlersand UW Handlers who manage Electronic Devices: Notify DTSC at least 30 days prior to receiving these wastes from offsite (notification not required for generators of CRT materials and electronic devices) Standards for Specific Wastes

  13. Annual Reporting Not required for most universal waste handling Required for CRT Material Handlers and UW Handlers who manage Electronic Devices received from offsite who: Generate more than 220 lbs. of electronic devices or 5000 kilograms of CRT materials in the year, or Who recycle CRT materials or electronic devices Reports for the previous calendar year due February 1 Standards for Specific Wastes

  14. Electronic Waste Recycling Act - Senate Bills (SB) 20 and (SB) 50 • Program to fund the collection and recycling of video display devices determined by DTSC to be hazardous waste (“Covered Electronic Devices”) • Usually due to hazardous concentrations of lead, mercury, and/or copper • California consumers pay a fee at the time of purchase of covered devices

  15. CIWMB’s Covered Electronic Waste Payment System Overview • CEWs must be canceled and shipped to an “end use destination.” • CIWMB pays $.48 per lb. to the recycler $.20 per lb. to the approved collector. • Only electronic devices from a California source are eligible for recovery and recycling payments. • Collection logs and specific documentation is required for all loads greater than > 5 CRTs

  16. What Can’t I Do With My Universal Waste? Universal Waste handlers are PROHIBITED from • Disposing of Universal Waste in the solid waste stream/garbage • Diluting or treating the UW (except as provided in responding to releases or managing specific wastes)

  17. What Can I Do with My Universal Waste? • RECYCLE IT – send your Universal Waste to an authorized recycling facility or to another handler to be consolidated. • Manage it as a fully regulated hazardous waste, including using a registered HW transporter, manifest and shipping only to an authorized destination facility.

  18. Universal Waste Resources • DTSC’s UW webpage(http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/UniversalWaste/index.cfm) • CIWMB’s CEW Payment System webpage(www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Act2003/) • www.eRecycle.org • www.earth911.com

  19. Other Hazardous Waste Commonly Found in the Office • Other (non-universal) hazardous wastes may be generated in offices • Examples: • Used Oil (found in appliances, hydraulic machinery etc.) • Cleaning Solvents • Used Paint

  20. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generated (CESQG) Waste • Federal Regulations (Title 40 CFR §261.5) define a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) as a generator of no more than 100 kg (220 lbs) of hazardous waste in any calendar month • Most offices would be considered CESQGs

  21. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Waste • CESQGs may be able to take advantage of a local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program • A CESQG may transport up to 27 gallons or 220 pounds, but not more than 100 kilograms, per month to a household hazardous waste collection facility without a HW transporter registration or manifest • HHW programs that accept CESQG waste typically do so on certain days and charge for it

  22. Locating your Local HHW Collection Program • http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/HHW/Directory/

  23. Comments & Questions • Please submit all comments and/or questions to: Andre Algazi Senior Hazardous Substance Scientist Phone: (916) 324-3114 Fax: (916) 327-4495 Email: Aalgazi@dtsc.ca.gov

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