UNIVERSAL WASTE and ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Rebecca Wenner Compliance and Enforcement Unit Chief KDHE, Bureau of Waste Management rwenner@kdhe.state.ks.us 785-296-1604 http://www.kdheks.gov/waste/index.html

UNIVERSAL WASTE (UW) RULE EPA’s UW Rule streamlines hazardous waste management standards for federally designated “Universal Wastes” Wastes include: Batteries Pesticides Mercury-containing equipment Lamps

UW RULE UW regulations designed by EPA to: Ease regulatory burdens on businesses Promote recycling

UW RULE Reduce paperwork burden No manifest is required for transport Small Quantity Handlers are not required to keep records of UW shipments Registered Transporter not required for shipping DOT shipping standards DO apply UW may be consolidated at one facility UW waste may be accumulated for up to one year Universal Waste does not count towards generator status

(Kansas to adopt July 1, 2006 version) UW RULE Specific UW Regulations can be found in: 40 CFR part 273 (Kansas to adopt July 1, 2006 version)

UW RULE Two types of UW Handlers: Small Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste (SQHUW) may accumulate up to 11,000 pounds (5,000 kilograms) Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste (LQHUW) may accumulate 11,000 pounds or more

REQUIREMENTS Package in closed container that will minimize breakage and be compatible with contents. (Leaking batteries should not be stored in fiberboard containers). Label each container as follows: “Universal Waste – Lamp(s),” “Waste Lamp(s),” or “Used Lamp(s).” “Universal Waste – Battery(ies),” “Waste Battery(ies),” or “Used Battery(ies)” “Universal Waste – Mercury Containing Equipment” “Waste Mercury Containing Equipment” or “Used Mercury Containing Equipment” Date each container with the earliest date waste in the container was generated (or alternatively maintain a tracking system).

REQUIREMENTS Respond to releases of universal wastes; Comply with employee training requirements (for all employees responsible for handling UW): Describe proper handling Describe emergency procedures; Must send universal waste to a another universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination. May accumulate universal waste for up to one year. If UW are stored longer than one year, the handler must be able to demonstrate that such accumulation is necessary to facilitate proper recovery, treatment, or disposal.

OTHER RESOURCES http://www.kdheks.gov/waste/guidance/hw95-01.pdf http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/basic.htm Http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/quickref.htm

OPEN CONTAINERS

CONTAINER EXAMPLES

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Computers Televisions Microwaves Monitors CPUs Motherboards Televisions Microwaves Any other type of electronics, excluding large appliances (refrigerator, washer, etc.)

DISPOSAL??? First choice is re-use Second choice is recycling Have it refurbished Donate to a charity if it is in useable condition Second choice is recycling Will generally be a cost Check out your recycler to ensure that they really are recycling the equipment (some are required to obtain permits from KDHE) Last choice is disposal Can go to a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Kansas Can also hire a hazardous waste contractor

Questions?