What is a “universal waste” and how are the universal waste requirements different from other hazardous waste rules?
“Universal wastes” are certain dangerous wastes that are frequently generated, and that can be managed appropriately under less stringent regulatory requirements than those that would apply to certain other hazardous wastes. EPA and the states want to encourage recycling of these wastes so the universal waste requirements are less demanding. The designation of “universal wastes” vary from state to state. In many states, spent lead-acid batteries fall into this category, as do spent fluorescent lamps. The key differences in the management of universal wastes versus hazardous wastes are: accumulation time limits, reporting requirements, and manifest tracking.
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