UNIVERSAL WASTE SAFETY TRAINING CLASS

AGENDA Identifying Universal Waste Identifying Universal Waste Universal Waste Handlers Universal Waste Handlers Universal Waste Transporters Universal Waste Transporters Labeling Universal Waste Labeling Universal Waste Spill and Accidental Release Procedures Spill and Accidental Release Procedures Improper Disposal of Universal Waste Improper Disposal of Universal Waste Proper Disposal of Universal Waste Proper Disposal of Universal Waste

Who Must Attend Employees in: Employees in: 1. Auto Repair Shop 2. Electric Shop 3. Small Engine Shop 4. Electronics 5. Recycling 6. Pesticides

Training Requirements Initial training before managing waste Initial training before managing waste Annual refresher Annual refresher Documentation kept at Human Resources and Environmental Safety Services Documentation kept at Human Resources and Environmental Safety Services

UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 CFR 273 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 CFR 273 May 11, 1995 EPA promulgates final Universal Waste Rule May 11, 1995 EPA promulgates final Universal Waste Rule Waste Batteries Waste Batteries Pesticides Pesticides Thermostats Thermostats July 6, 1999 Fluorescent Lamps added to list July 6, 1999 Fluorescent Lamps added to list June 12, 2002 Recycling for Electronic Waste and mercury containing equipment June 12, 2002 Recycling for Electronic Waste and mercury containing equipment August 5, 2002 Mercury containing equipment August 5, 2002 Mercury containing equipment

Definition of Universal Waste Other Hazardous Constituents in Batteries: Batteries: – Toxic metals (nickel, cadmium, lithium) – Toxic metals (nickel, cadmium, lithium) – Corrosive electrolyte – Corrosive electrolyte CRT Materials: (6 to 8 Lbs of lead per monitor) CRT Materials: (6 to 8 Lbs of lead per monitor) Electronics: lead in solder, heavy metals Electronics: lead in solder, heavy metals Aerosol cans: reactive; toxic or corrosive Aerosol cans: reactive; toxic or corrosive : product, ignitable propellant : product, ignitable propellant

Defining Universal Waste Fluorescent Lamps Fluorescent Lamps Thermostats Thermostats Mercury Thermometers Mercury Thermometers Tires Tires Unused Pesticides Unused Pesticides Cans and Plastic bottles Cans and Plastic bottles

Definition of Universal Waste CPU (Box) CPU (Box) Monitors Monitors Printers Printers Keyboards Keyboards Mice Mice Laptops Laptops Servers Servers Routers Routers Other Waste Other Waste Fluorescent Bulbs Fluorescent Bulbs Batteries Batteries Ballasts Ballasts Mercury-Containing Mercury-Containing Devices Devices Pesticides Pesticides

Universal Waste Entities Handlers Handlers – Generators – Generators – Intermediate consolidation/ – Intermediate consolidation/ accumulation points accumulation points Transporters Transporters Destination Facilities Destination Facilities – An authorized recycling or (for some – An authorized recycling or (for some universal wastes) hazardous waste universal wastes) hazardous waste disposal facility disposal facility

Handlers Small quantity handlers: Small quantity handlers: most universal waste handlers Large quantity handlers: Large quantity handlers: handlers that have >5000kg (5.5 tons) of universal waste on site at any time (that’s around 25,000 fluorescent lamps25,000 lamps handlers that have >5000kg (5.5 tons) of universal waste on site at any time (that’s around 25,000 fluorescent lamps25,000 lamps

Containers Must remain closed Must remain closed Must be structurally sound Must be structurally sound Must be compatible with the UW Must be compatible with the UW Must not leak and show signs of spill Must not leak and show signs of spill For all emergencies, call For all emergencies, call

Labeling Labeling/marking: each item, container or package should be labeled with: – “Universal Waste _______,” – “Universal Waste _______,” – “Waste _______,” or – “Waste _______,” or – “Used _______.” – “Used _______.”

Universal Waste Handler Standards Waste management – Properly contain wastes – Properly contain wastes – Clean up releases – Clean up releases - Properly manage residuals - Properly manage residuals – Very limited treatment allowed (e.g., – Very limited treatment allowed (e.g., removing lamps, discharging batteries, removing lamps, discharging batteries,

Universal Waste Handler Standards Accumulation time limit: up to one year –Document the accumulation start date –Document the accumulation start date –Labels on containers –Labels on containers –Labels on individual wastes –Labels on individual wastes –Inventory system –Inventory system –Label near universal waste –Label near universal waste

Universal Waste Handler Standards Employee training –Small: Informal (poster, handout, etc.) –Small: Informal (poster, handout, etc.) –Large: Formal training/recordkeeping –Large: Formal training/recordkeeping Tracking Tracking –Keep records of shipments and receipts –Keep records of shipments and receipts for 3 years for 3 years

Small Quantity Handler Accumulates less than 5,000 kg of UW) Accumulates less than 5,000 kg of UW) No EPA Identification is Required No EPA Identification is Required One year storage limit One year storage limit No Manifest Required No Manifest Required Basic Personnel Training Basic Personnel Training No disposal, dilution, Treatment No disposal, dilution, Treatment

Transporter Move UW from handler to handler Move UW from handler to handler No disposal, dilution, treatment No disposal, dilution, treatment Must comply with DOT Papers Must comply with DOT Papers May store waste for 10 days May store waste for 10 days

Spill and Accidental Release Corrosives, Lead, Heavy Metals and Mercury are major hazardous substance associated with UW. Corrosives, Lead, Heavy Metals and Mercury are major hazardous substance associated with UW. Lamps have mercury vapors Lamps have mercury vapors Unsealed batteries have corrosives Unsealed batteries have corrosives Pesticides are hazardous to your health Pesticides are hazardous to your health Avoid contact with corrosives and vapors Avoid contact with corrosives and vapors Wear PPE Wear PPE

Improper UW Disposal Do not mix with trash Do not mix with trash Spilled or broken materials must be bagged separately and stored in the Hazardous Waste Building Spilled or broken materials must be bagged separately and stored in the Hazardous Waste Building

Proper UW Disposal Maintain a clean area Maintain a clean area Use only good disposal containers Use only good disposal containers Store Batteries by type Store Batteries by type Keep batteries in a good container Keep batteries in a good container Poor used oil in labeled drum Poor used oil in labeled drum Do not mishandle lamps. They break easily. Do not mishandle lamps. They break easily. Contact Safety Contact Safety