Other Universal Waste

Definition

• Subset of hazardous waste that includes*

  • ​Mercury-Containing Equipment: Devices containing elemental mercury essential to the device’s function

  • ​Pesticides: substances intended to prevent or mitigate pests or regulate plants

  • Batteries: devices with electrically connected electrochemical cells designed to receive, store, and deliver electric energy

  • Lamps (Bulbs): Bulbs or tubes in electric lighting devices designed to produce radiant energy

  • Aerosol Cans: non-refillable container with a compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gas under pressure

  • Solar panels are proposed for inclusion in Universal Waste by EPA. In the interim, old solar panels should be managed similar to electronic waste. EPA's guidance can be found here

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Quantity Handler Requirements

• Must contain universal waste in a closed, structurally sound container that has no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage

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Hazardous Waste Generator Status

• Very Small Quantity generator is any generator that in one calendar month generates*

  • Less than 100 kilogram (220 pounds) of hazardous waste AND

  • Less than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds or 1 quart) of acute hazardous waste

• Small Quantity Generator is any generator that in one calendar month generates*

  • Greater than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) but less than 1,000 (2200 pounds) of non-acute hazardous waste AND

  • Less than or equal to 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste AND

  • Less than or equal to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill into or on any land, water, of any acute hazardous waste 

• Large Quantity Generator is any generator that in one calendar month generates*

  • Greater than or equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of non-acute hazardous waste OR

  • Greater than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste OR

  • Greater than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of any residue or contaminated soil, waste, or debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill, into or on any land or water, of any acute hazardous waste

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