The Universal Waste Rule is designed to encourage recycling and proper disposal of some common, widespread, hazardous wastes.

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INTRODUCTION
TOPIC
The Universal Waste Rule is designed to
encourage recycling and proper disposal of some
common, widespread, hazardous wastes.
RELEVANCE
To familiarize you with the concept of Universal
Waste and the specific regulatory requirements
applicable to business, industry and others who
generate them.
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STANDARDS for UNIVERSAL WASTES
COURSE OUTLINE

• What is a Universal Waste?

• Background

• Federal/State Regulations

• Batteries

• Thermostats

• Pesticides

• Lamps

• Universal Waste definitions

• Example

• Summary

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WHAT IS UNIVERSAL WASTE?
EPA chose universal to describe the nature of
certain widely dispersed hazardous wastes. The
term does not have any specific regulatory
meaning however, if a hazardous waste exhibits
any of the following common characteristics it
could be classified as a universal waste

• The waste is frequently generated by a wide
  variety of settings other than the industrial
  settings usually associated with hazardous wastes

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WHAT IS UNIVERSAL WASTE?
(CONTINUED)

• The waste is generated by a vast community and is
  in sufficient quantities to cause difficulties in
  managing waste properly for both the regulated
  community and the regulators and

The waste is present in significant volumes in
the municipal solid waste stream
(non-hazardous waste management systems).
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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE
January 6, 2000
Now Includes

• Hazardous Waste Batteries

• Hazardous Pesticides

• Hazardous Mercury Containing Thermostats

• Hazardous Waste Lamps

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• Hazardous Waste Batteries such as
  nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, lithium,
  mercury-containing and button-type batteries.

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• Hazardous Pesticides which meet certain
  conditions for being recalled, suspended or
  cancelled, as defined in 374-3.

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• Hazardous Mercury Containing Thermostats
  temperature control devices which contain a
  metallic mercury ampule attached to a bimetal
  sensing element.

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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITION
Lamp
Lamp, also referred to as universal waste lamp
is defined as the bulb or tube portion of an
electric lighting device. A lamp is specifically
designed to produce radiant energy, most often in
the ultraviolet, visible, and infra-red regions
of the electromagnetic spectrum. Examples of
common universal waste electric lamps include,
but are not limited to, fluorescent, high
intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high
pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps.
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• Hazardous Waste Lamps hazardous due to their
  mercury content, which include fluorescent lamps,
  high-intensity discharge (HID), neon, mercury
  vapor, high pressure sodium and metal halide
  lamps.

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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITIONS
Universal Waste Handler
Anyone that generates, manages, receives,
accumulates, or sends Universal Wastes to another
Universal Waste handler or to a destination
facility or to a foreign destination is a
Universal Waste Handler.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITIONS
Small Quantity Handler (SQH)
A Universal Waste Handler that handles less than
5,000 kilograms (11,000 pounds) of total
universal wastes (all batteries, pesticides,
thermostats and lamps) calculated collectively
on-site at any time.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITIONS
Large Quantity Handler (LQH)
A Universal Waste Handler that handles 5,000
kilograms (11,000 pounds) or more of total
universal waste on-site at any time.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITIONS
Destination Facility
These are facilities that legitimately and
legally can accept Universal Wastes from off-site
so they may be treated, disposed or recycled in
accordance with all regulatory requirements.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE- DEFINITIONS
Universal Waste Transporter
Anyone that transports universal waste off-site.
In New York, universal waste transporters that
transport greater then 500 pounds of universal
waste in a single shipment must be permitted,
hazardous waste transporters, pursuant to 6NYCRR
Part 364. Common carriers can transport up to 500
lbs. of universal waste in any shipment. All
shipments of universal waste must be in
compliance with USDOT regulations.
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WHAT ARE THE UNIVERSAL WASTE REGULATIONS?

• These regulations have streamlined hazardous
  waste management standards for universal waste
  batteries, pesticides, thermostats, and lamps.

• The regulations govern the collection and
  management of these widely generated wastes.
  This facilitates the environmentally sound
  collection and increases the proper recycling or
  treatment of these wastes.

• These regulations ease the regulatory burden
  on entities that may not generate any other
  hazardous wastes.

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WHAT ARE THE UNIVERSAL WASTE REGULATIONS?
(Continued)

• They also allow programs, such as
  take-backs, by retailers and distributors, to
  create an easy and convenient way for consumers
  to properly manage these wastes.

• Greatly reduces the quantity of these wastes
  going to municipal solid waste landfills or
  combustion units, and directs them to appropriate
  treatment or recycling facilities.

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STEAMLINED REQUIREMENTS FOR

• Notification
• Labeling
• Accumulation time limits
• Employee training
• Off-site shipments
• Tracking
• Transportation

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SMALL QUANTITY HANDLER (SQH) KEY REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS

• must inform all employees, who handle or have
  the responsibility for managing universal waste
  of the proper handling and emergency procedures
  at the facility.

• prohibited from sending or taking universal
  waste to a place other than another universal
  waste handler, a destination facility or foreign
  destination.

• may self transport universal waste without a
  Part 364 waste haulers permit as long as less
  then 500 lbs. of total universal waste is being
  shipped. Shipment of greater then 500 lbs. will
  require a Part 364 permit.

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SMALL QUANTITY HANDLER (SQH) KEY REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
SQH DO NOT
- need to notify EPA
- need to receive an EPA identification number
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need to keep records of shipments (no manifests
required)
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LARGE QUANTITY HANDLER (LQH) KEY REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
Must meet all requirements for SQHs and

• must notify EPA in writing and receive an EPA
  identification number.

• must keep a record of all universal waste
  shipments received or sent off-site, must retain
  those records for at least three years from the
  date of receipt or shipment. Records must include
  invoices, manifests, logs, bills or lading or
  other shipment documents.

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SOME MAJOR ADVANTAGES OF USING THE UNIVERSAL
WASTE RULE WHEN MANAGING YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTES

• Universal wastes are not counted toward your
  generator status, therefore there are no annual
  hazardous waste generator report requirements and
  no associated fees.
• Less paperwork
• No manifesting required
• May self transport or use common carrier

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In summary, the Universal Waste Rule is an
alternative hazardous waste regulation which
helps

• Reduce the amount of hazardous waste entering
  the municipal solid waste stream.

• Encourage the recycling and proper disposal of
  some common hazardous wastes.

• Reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and
  other sources that generate these wastes.

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MERCURY-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT
MERCURY-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT (MCE) is a new
federal universal waste category. Mercury is used
in several types of instruments that are common
to electric utilities, municipalities and
households. Some of these devices
include -Manometers -Mercury wetted switches
-Thermometers -Temperature gauges -Barometers
-Pressure relief gauges -Relay switches
-Sprinkler system contacts -Meters -Mercury
regulators
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Universal Waste Rule

• Mercury-Containing Equipment Added to the Federal
  UW Rule in August 2005
• New York State is developing an Enforcement
  Directive to Implement the Federal Rule

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New York StatesMercury-Added ConsumerProducts
Law
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Chapter 145Laws of 2004

• Established
• TITLE 21 of the ECL
• MERCURY-ADDED CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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Chapter 145Laws of 2004

• Established
• TITLE 21 of the ECL
• MERCURY-ADDED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
• Adopted July 12, 2004

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Chapter 145Laws of 2004

• Established
• TITLE 21 of the ECL
• MERCURY-ADDED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
• Adopted July 12, 2004
• Phased In July 12, 2005

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What Is Covered

• All Mercury-Added Consumer Products
• (Not specifically excluded)

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses
• Retail Businesses

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses
• Retail Businesses
• Schools

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses
• Retail Businesses
• Schools
• Homeowners

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses
• Retail Businesses
• Schools
• Homeowners
• Local/State Governments

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Who Is Covered

• Manufacturers
• Commercial Businesses
• Retail Businesses
• Schools
• Homeowners
• Local/State Governments
• The Entire Disposal Chain

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Typical Mercury-Added Products
Thermostats
Fever and Body Thermometers
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Switches
Electrical Devices Appliances
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Medical Scientific Instruments
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HID and Fluorescent Lamps
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Light-Up Shoes with LED Cartridge
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Batteries (Except Button Batteries not Easily
Removed)
Novelty Products
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Chapter Provisions

• Definitions
• Labeling
• Disposal
• Prohibitions

• Advisory Committee
• Labeling Regulations
• Exemptions
• Interstate Clearinghouse

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Labeling

• All Mercury-Added Consumer Products Sold After
  July 12, 2005
• Must be Labeled.

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Labeling, Continued
Automobile Manufacturers
Regulations to Allow Alternative Labeling
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Effective Dates

• Prohibitions
• 09/04/04
• Primary/Secondary Schools May Not Purchase or
  Use Elemental Mercury

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Effective Dates

• Prohibitions
• 09/04/04
• Primary/Secondary Schools May Not Purchase or
  Use Elemental Mercury
• 01/01/05 Manufacturers/Retailers
• Hg Containing Novelty Products Prohibited
• Hg Fever Thermometers Prohibited w/o
  Prescription
• Elemental Mercury Sales Prohibited

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Disposal

• No PERSON Shall
• Dispose of in Solid Waste

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Disposal

• No PERSON Shall
• Dispose of in Solid Waste
• Except by Separate Delivery

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Disposal

• No PERSON Shall
• Dispose of in Solid Waste
• Except by Separate Delivery
• Prohibited in Resource Recovery Facility

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Disposal

• No PERSON Shall
• Dispose of in Solid Waste
• Except by Separate Delivery
• Prohibited in Resource Recovery Facility
• Storage/Recycling/Disposal
• In Accordance with Existing Regulations

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Exemptions

• From Chapter 145
• Photographic Film and Paper

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Exemptions

• From Chapter 145
• Photographic Film and Paper
• Pharmaceutical Products

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Exemptions

• From Chapter 145
• Photographic Film and Paper
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Biological Products

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Exemptions

• From Chapter 145
• Photographic Film and Paper
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Biological Products
• Over the Counter FDA Regulated Items

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Exemptions

• From Chapter 145
• Photographic Film and Paper
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Biological Products
• Over the Counter FDA Regulated Items
• Button Batteries

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households
• Non-Hazardous Lamps from Small Businesses

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households
• Non-Hazardous Lamps from Small Businesses
• Business Resident in NYS

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households
• Non-Hazardous Lamps from Small Businesses
• Business Resident in NYS
• Independently Owned Operated

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households
• Non-Hazardous Lamps from Small Businesses
• Business Resident in NYS
• Independently Owned Operated
• Not Dominant in its Field

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Exemptions

• From Disposal
• Lamps from Households
• Non-Hazardous Lamps from Small Businesses
• Business Resident in NYS
• Independently Owned Operated
• Not Dominant in its Field
• Employing Less than 100 People

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Major Issues

• Became Effective July 12, 2005
• Disposal Prohibitions

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Major Issues

• Became Effective July 12, 2005
• Disposal Prohibitions
• Labeling Requirements

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Major Issues

• Became Effective July 12, 2005
• Disposal Prohibitions
• Labeling Requirements
• Educational Materials

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Legislative Corrections/Additions
Awaiting Governors Signature

• Existing Disposal Regulations Ok

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Legislative Corrections/Additions
Awaiting Governors Signature

• Existing Disposal Regulations Ok
• Product Sale Prohibitions Added (1/1/06)

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Legislative Corrections/Additions
Awaiting Governors Signature

• Existing Disposal Regulations Ok
• Product Sale Prohibitions Added (1/1/06)
• Notification Requirements Added for MANUFACTURERS

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Legislative Corrections/Additions
Awaiting Governors Signature

• Existing Disposal Regulations Ok
• Product Sale Prohibitions Added (1/1/06)
• Notification Requirements Added for MANUFACTURERS
  
• Elemental Mercury Atomic Mass

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Legislative Corrections/Additions
Awaiting Governors Signature

• Existing Disposal Regulations Ok
• Product Sale Prohibitions Added (1/1/06)
• Notification Requirements Added for MANUFACTURERS
  
• Elemental Mercury Atomic Mass
• Minor Alternative Labeling Corrections
• Still Requires Regulations

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Contact Information
http//www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/c1
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Mark Moroukian mmmorouk_at_gw.dec.state.ny.us
John Miccoli jdmiccol_at_gw.dec.state.ny.us
Phone Number [phone]
Peter Pettit pmpettit_at_gw.dec.state.ny.us
Phone Number [phone]
General Information sqginfo_at_gw.dec.state.ny
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Small Quantity Generator Hotline [phone]