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What is a Universal Waste?
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Universal Waste
is universally generated.
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Universal Waste
but low risk relative to other hazardous wastes.
is a hazardous waste
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Goals of Universal Waste Rule
• Promote the environmentally sound collection and recycling of universal waste
• Provide for collection opportunities for communities and businesses
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Types of NH Universal Waste
• Auto antifreeze
• Batteries
• Cathode ray tubes
• Lamps
• Mercury containing devices
• Pesticides
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Waste fluorescent light bulbs typically contain enough mercury to meet the criteria of hazardous waste.
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OTHER TYPES OF UNIVERSAL WASTE LAMPS
(High intensity discharge (HID) lamps may also exceed the toxicity characteristic for mercury)
• Mercury vapor• High pressure sodium • Metal halide lamps
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Universal Waste Lamps (fluorescent light bulbs)
Store in sound container(s) that are closed except when adding or removing lamps.
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Universal Waste Lamps (fluorescent light bulbs)
Hazardous waste permit required for universal waste lamp crushers.
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Mercury containing devices
EXAMPLES:ThermostatsThermometersSwitchesRelays
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BATTERIESNickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Lithium
Button cell Lead-acid
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LEAD ACID BATTERIES
May be managed under Env-Wm 809 or the Universal Waste Rule (Env-Wm 1100)
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Alkaline and Carbon ZincNon-hazardous
In 1996, federal law is adopted (Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Act) that prohibits addition of mercury to batteries (except for button cells).
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Storage
• Plastic bags
• Tape terminals
• Discharge
• Stack batteries so that electrodes are not touching
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Used automotive antifreeze is considered hazardous waste unless testing shows otherwise.
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Through use antifreeze becomes contaminated.
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Universal Waste Antifreeze• Do not mix with other wastes or materials.• Use dedicated funnels and containers.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE ANTIFREEZE RECYCLING
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The cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in color TVs and computer monitors contain lead.
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Some pesticides are considered universal waste
(e.g. suspended and/or recalled pesticides under FIFRA)
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Manage universal waste in a way that prevents releases to the environment.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
Universal waste containers must be free of defects, design characteristics, or damage that could result in leakage, spillage or other environmental releases.
UniversalWaste
Antifreeze
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Label or mark containers.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
WasteAntifreeze
UsedBatteriesUniversal Waste
Lamps
Batteries Lamps
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Cover universal waste containers stored outdoors.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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Train employees on proper handling(in-house training okay).
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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Immediately contain and, within 24 hours, clean up any releases of universal waste.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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Do not store for more than one year.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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•If 5,000 kgs (11,000 lbs) or more (total of all types of universal waste) stored on-site – must
notify NH DES and keep shipping records.
UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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•Follow US DOT requirements when shipping.
UNIVERSAL WASTE TRANSPORTATION
•NH hazardous waste transporter registration and manifest not required.
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The destination facility must be a hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility.
UNIVERSAL WASTE DESTINATION FACILITIES
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IN SUMMARY - TYPES OF NH UNIVERSAL WASTE
• Auto antifreeze
• Batteries
• Cathode ray tubes
• Lamps
• Mercury-containing devices
• Pesticides
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Sample Question #1
Question: Which the following is not an example of a universal waste battery?
a. Ni-Cd battery
b. Lithium battery (not fully discharged)
c. Mercury-containing button cell
d. Alkaline battery purchased in 2002
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Sample Question #2
Question: Which of the following is not a universal waste?
a. Lamps
b. Automotive antifreeze
c. PCB lamp ballasts
d. Mercury-containing devices
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Sample Question #3
Question: Which of the following are requirements for universal waste ?a. Manage in a way to prevent releases to
the environmentb. Containers must be free of defects, design characteristics or damage c. Immediately contain, and within 24 hours, clean up releasesd. All of the above
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Fact Sheet and Vendor Web Sites
• www/des.nh.gov/uw.htm
• www.des.nh.gov/hwcs/vendor_lists.htm