Universal Waste

Changing Regulations Universal Waste Regulations started with Businesses and were eventually extended to Households.Universal Waste Regulations started with Businesses and were eventually extended to Households. These are common products with low-hazard properties.These are common products with low-hazard properties. Here are items are considered Universal Wastes:Here are items are considered Universal Wastes: -Batteries -Batteries -Aerosol Cans -Aerosol Cans -Mercury Containing Devices (ie. Thermometer and Mercury Switches) -Mercury Containing Devices (ie. Thermometer and Mercury Switches) -Fluorescent Bulbs -Fluorescent Bulbs -Televisions/Monitors -Televisions/Monitors -Computers -Computers -Electronic Devices (ie. Cell Phones and Printers) -Electronic Devices (ie. Cell Phones and Printers)

Batteries Alkaline Alkaline NiCad NiCad Lithium Lithium Button Cell Button Cell Sealed Lead Acid Sealed Lead Acid

Aerosol Cans All Types of Aerosols- Full, Partially Full and Empty

Mercury Switches/Devices Thermometers Thermometers Tilt sensors Tilt sensors –Doors –Lids Temp switch Temp switch Thermostat probes Thermostat probes

Collection of Mercury Switches/Devises Broken Switches/Devices Broken Switches/Devices -Collect any spilled Mercury and Store in a plastic container Do not try to dismantle Do not try to dismantle -Store and Label as Universal Waste Notify & Arrange Disposal with EH&S (X46778) Notify & Arrange Disposal with EH&S (X46778) -Call prior to delivery at Waste Storage Facility

Fluorescent Light Tubes Fluorescent tubes Fluorescent tubes –All Types High intensity discharge (HID) High intensity discharge (HID) –Sodium vapor –Metal halide –Some automobile –Floodlights

Incandescent Light Bulbs These are also collected. As well as, UV light tubes and other specialty bulbs.

Lamp Collection All Labs/Studios are responsible for collecting lamps when it is part of their equipment. All Labs/Studios are responsible for collecting lamps when it is part of their equipment.

Broken Lamps Treat as Universal Waste not trash. Treat as Universal Waste not trash. Put in a sealed, rigid container. Put in a sealed, rigid container. –Label container “broken lamps” with date when container is first used. Contact EH&S (x46778) for pickup or prior to delivery to the Waste Storage Facility. Contact EH&S (x46778) for pickup or prior to delivery to the Waste Storage Facility.

General Requirements for Managing Universal Waste Storage Storage Labeling Labeling Time Limits Time Limits Disposal Disposal

Storage of Universal Waste Storage containers for universal waste needs to: Storage containers for universal waste needs to: –Prevent leakage –Prevent damage –Be able to close

Labeling of Universal Waste All universal waste must be include the following: A description of the waste: Waste (or Used) Batteries, Waste (or Used) Lamps… A description of the waste: Waste (or Used) Batteries, Waste (or Used) Lamps… For E-Waste: Universal Waste: Electronic Devices For E-Waste: Universal Waste: Electronic Devices The “Accumulation Start Date” with the complete date to include the month, the day and the year. The “Accumulation Start Date” with the complete date to include the month, the day and the year.

Sample Label UNIVERSAL WASTE Used Lamps Accumulation start date: July 10, 2007

Time limits “Universal Waste” can not be accumulated in any area or department longer than 9 months. “Universal Waste” can not be accumulated in any area or department longer than 9 months. “Universal Waste” needs to be removed from an area or department once a storage container is full. “Universal Waste” needs to be removed from an area or department once a storage container is full. Most containers are full within 3 months. Most containers are full within 3 months.

Disposing of Universal Waste Contact EH&S to arrange a pick up of your Universal Waste (x46778). Contact EH&S to arrange a pick up of your Universal Waste (x46778). Don’t drop off materials that are not properly packaged or labeled. Don’t drop off materials that are not properly packaged or labeled. If you dropping the material at the Waste Storage Facility, you MUST contact EH&S prior to delivery. If you dropping the material at the Waste Storage Facility, you MUST contact EH&S prior to delivery.

Disposing of Universal Waste For Large Electronic Devises, CRT’s (TV’s, Monitors), or Computer Equipment and Accessories, please contact Business Services’ Material Management for collection, evaluation, and disposition (X40950). For Large Electronic Devises, CRT’s (TV’s, Monitors), or Computer Equipment and Accessories, please contact Business Services’ Material Management for collection, evaluation, and disposition (X40950).

Frequently Asked Questions Q: If I am upgrading my computer system, is all the old equipment now Universal Waste? Q: If I am upgrading my computer system, is all the old equipment now Universal Waste? A: No. Until it has been evaluated for potential reuse, the equipment is not waste. Business Services will make that determination. This also pertains to other Electronic Devises. A: No. Until it has been evaluated for potential reuse, the equipment is not waste. Business Services will make that determination. This also pertains to other Electronic Devises.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do we need a sticker label to attach onto a Universal Waste container? Q: Do we need a sticker label to attach onto a Universal Waste container? A: No, it can be handwritten with the waste description and accumulation date. A: No, it can be handwritten with the waste description and accumulation date.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who is responsible for compliance to Universal Waste laws? Q: Who is responsible for compliance to Universal Waste laws? A: Everyone! Employees and Students. The Hazardous Materials Inspector (County of San Diego) will come to campus and inspect work sites, classrooms, laboratories, and even dumpsters!! A: Everyone! Employees and Students. The Hazardous Materials Inspector (County of San Diego) will come to campus and inspect work sites, classrooms, laboratories, and even dumpsters!!

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why do you have to notify EH&S or Material Management to dispose of Universal Waste? Q: Why do you have to notify EH&S or Material Management to dispose of Universal Waste? A: Universal Waste is highly regulated waste stream. No notification, including no labeling, is abandoned waste and a violation per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. A: Universal Waste is highly regulated waste stream. No notification, including no labeling, is abandoned waste and a violation per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

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