Universal Waste Examples at the College

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1 The Richard Stockton College Universal Waste Handling Requirements and Compliance Self-Inspection Checklist adapted from 40 CFR Part 273 Universal Waste Rule Universal Waste Examples at the College waste lamps- fluorescent, high intensity discharge, neon, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps consumer electronics include, but are not limited to, computers, printers, copiers, tele-facsimiles, VCRs, stereos, televisions, and telecommunication devices mercury containing devices thermostats ballasts pesticides batteries oil based finishes oil based paints, lacquers, stains, aerosol paint cans Universal Waste Requirements Stored in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents and can contain a leak. Such containers and packages must remain closed and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. Each container or package in which such Universal Waste is contained must be labeled or marked clearly with the date it became a waste and with one of the following phrases: Universal Waste Lamp(s)," or Universal Waste Consumer Electronics, etc. Universal Waste may be accumulated for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste is generated. A small quantity handler of universal waste must inform all employees who handle or have responsibility for managing universal waste. The information must describe proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the type(s) of universal waste handled at the facility. A small quantity handler of universal waste must immediately contain all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes. A small quantity handler must not store more than 11,023 pounds of universal waste at any one time. Universal Waste Labels `Place the universal waste in a container and mark or label the container with the earliest date that any universal waste in the container became a waste or was received. `Mark or label each individual item of universal waste (e.g., each battery or thermostat) with the date it became a waste or was received.

2 Self Inspection Checklist Requirement & Regulatory Citation Compliance Compliance Comments Status *UNIVERSAL WASTE-SMALL QUANTITY HANDLER REQUIREMENTS *UNIVERSAL WASTE - FEDERAL SMALL QUANTITY HANDLER REQUIREMENTS "Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste" means a universal waste handler who does not accumulate 5,000 kilograms or more total of universal waste (batteries, pesticides, mercury containing equipment, or lamps, calculated collectively) at any time. [40 C.F.R ] Prohibitions: A Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste is prohibited from disposing of universal waste, and from diluting or treating universal waste, except by responding to releases as provided in 40 C.F.R ; or by managing specific wastes as provided in 40 C.F.R [40 C.F.R ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste comply with universal waste prohibitions? [40 CFR ] "Battery" means a device consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells which is designed to receive, store, and deliver electric energy. An electrochemical cell is a system consisting of an anode, cathode, and an electrolyte, plus such connections (electrical and mechanical) as may be needed to allow the cell to deliver or receive electrical energy. The term battery also includes an intact, unbroken battery from which the electrolyte has been removed. [40 C.F.R ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place universal waste batteries that showed evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage into a container that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the batteries, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage? [40 CFR (a)(1)] Activities: A Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste may conduct the following activities: sorting batteries by type, mixing battery types in one container, discharging batteries so as to remove the electric charge, regenerating used batteries, disassembling

3 batteries or battery packs into individual batteries or cells, removing batteries from consumer products, or removing electrolyte from batteries. C.F.R (a)2] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste, which conducted activities on batteries, ensure that the casing of individual battery cell was not breached? [40 CFR (a)(2)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste determine if electrolyte removed from batteries, or solid waste generated as the result of performing activities on batteries, was hazardous? [40 CFR (a)(3)] "Pesticide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. [40 C.F.R ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place universal waste pesticides in a container that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage? [40 CFR (b)(1)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste overpack containers of universal waste pesticides which did not meet the requirements of 40 C.F.R (b)1? [40 CFR (b)(2)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that tanks, used to accumulate universal waste pesticides, meet the requirements of 40 C.F.R. 265 Subpart J? [40 CFR (b)(3)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that transport vehicles or vessels containing universal waste pesticides were closed, structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage? [40 CFR (b)(4)] "Mercury Containing Equipment" means a device or part of a device (including thermostats, but excluding batteries and lamps) that contains elemental mercury integral to its function. [40 C.F.R ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place universal waste mercury containing equipment in a container that was that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the device, designed to prevent the escape of mercury into the environment, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that

4 could cause leakage?. [40 CFR (c)(1)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste remove mercury-containing ampules in a manner designed to prevent breakage of the ampules?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(i)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste remove mercury-containing ampules only over or in a containment device?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(ii)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that a mercury clean-up system was available to immediately transfer any mercury, resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules, from the containment device to a container that meets the requirements of 40 C.F.R ?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(iii)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste immediately transfer any mercury, resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules, from the containment device to a container that meets the requirements of 40 C.F.R ?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(iv)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that the area in which mercury-containing ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA permissible exposure levels for mercury?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(v)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that employees removing mercury-containing ampules are thoroughly familiar with proper waste mercury handling and emergency procedures?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(vi)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste store mercury-containing ampules in closed, non-leaking containers that were in good condition?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(vii)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste pack mercury-containing ampules in containers with packing materials adequate to prevent breakage during storage, handling, and transportation?. [40 CFR (c)(2)(viii)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste who removed the opened original housing holding mercury not contained in an ampule immediately seal the housing with an air-tight seal, and follow the requirements under 40 C.F.R (c)2 for removing and managing ampules?. [40 CFR (c)(3)]

5 Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste, who removes mercury-containing ampules or seals mercury in its original housing determine if any waste generated exhibited a characteristic of hazardous waste, and manage the waste in compliance with all appropriate regulations?. [40 CFR (c)(4)] "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 infrared 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. [40 C.F.R ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place universal waste lamps in a container that was structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, compatible with the contents of the lamps, closed, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage?. [40 CFR (d)(1)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place universal waste lamps which showed evidence of leakage, spillage or damage in a container that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the lamp, and showing no evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage or releases of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment? [40 CFR (d)(2)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste clearly label or mark individual universal waste batteries or containers of universal waste batteries with the words "Universal Waste-Battery(ies)", or "Waste Battery(ies)", or "Used Battery(ies)"? [40 CFR (a)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste clearly label or mark containers, tanks, transport vehicles or vessels of recalled universal waste pesticides with the label that was on or accompanied the product as sold or distributed, and the words "Universal Waste-Pesticide(s)" or "Waste-Pesticide(s)"? [40 CFR (b)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste clearly label or mark containers, tanks, transport vehicles or vessels of unused universal waste pesticides with the words "Universal Waste-Pesticide(s)" or "Waste-Pesticide(s)", and with the label that was on the product when purchased, or the appropriate label as required under the Department of Transportation regulation 49 C.F.R. part 172, or another label prescribed or designated by the waste pesticide collection program administered or recognized by the state? [40 CFR (c)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste properly label or mark universal waste mercury containing equipment or containers of universal waste mercury containing equipment?. [40 CFR (d)]

6 Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste clearly label or mark universal waste lamps, or containers of universal waste lamps, with the words "Universal Waste- Lamp(s)," or "Waste Lamp(s)," or "Used Lamp(s)"? [40 CFR (e)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste prove that universal waste accumulated for greater than one year was done solely for the purpose of facilitating proper recovery, treatment or disposal? [40 CFR (a-b)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste demonstrate the length of time that universal waste was accumulated? [40 CFR (c)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste ensure that all employees who handle or have responsibility for managing universal waste are informed on the proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the type(s) of universal waste handled at the facility? [40 CFR ] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste immediately contain any releases or residues of universal waste? [40 CFR (a)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste determine if any material resulting from the release of universal waste was hazardous, and to manage the waste in compliance with all applicable regulations? [40 CFR (b)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste send or take universal waste only to another universal waste handler, a destination facility, or a foreign destination? [40 CFR (a)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste, who self-transports, comply with the requirements at 40 C.F.R. 273 Subpart D and N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4? [40 CFR (b)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste package, label, mark, placard or complete shipping papers in accordance with the applicable Department of Transportation regulations under 49 C.F.R. parts 172 through 180 for shipments of universal waste which were hazardous materials? [40 CFR (c)] Did the originating handler of universal waste ensure that the receiving handler agreed to accept the universal waste prior to shipment? [40 CFR (d)]

7 Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste receive back or agree on an alternate facility for rejected shipments of universal waste? [40 CFR (e)] A Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste may reject a shipment containing universal waste, or a portion of a shipment containing universal waste that he has received from another handler. If a handler rejects a shipment or a portion of a shipment, he must contact the originating handler to notify him of the rejection and to discuss reshipment of the load. The handler must send the shipment back to the originating handler, or, if agreed to by both the originating and receiving handler, send the shipment to a destination facility. [40 C.F.R (f)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste properly reject shipments of universal waste? [40 CFR (f)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste immediately notify the Department upon receipt of an illegal shipment of hazardous waste that was shipped as universal waste? [40 CFR (g)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste that received non-hazardous, nonuniversal waste, manage the waste in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26? [40 CFR (h)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste comply with the requirements of a primary exporter when shipping universal waste to a foreign destination? [40 CFR (a)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste export universal waste only upon consent of the receiving country and in conformance with the EPA Acknowledgement of Consent? [40 CFR (b)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste, that exported universal waste, provide a copy of the EPA Acknowledgement of Consent to the transporter? [40 CFR (c)] *UNIVERSAL WASTE - STATE SMALL QUANTITY HANDLER REQUIREMENTS

8 "Consumer electronics" means any appliance used in the home or business that includes circuitry. Consumer electronics includes the components and sub-assemblies that collectively make up the electronic products and may, when individually broken down, include batteries, mercury switches, capacitors containing PCBs, cadmium plated parts and lead or cadmium containing plastics. Examples of consumer electronics include, but are not limited to, computers, printers, copiers, telefacsimiles, VCRs, stereos, televisions, and telecommunication devices. [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.3] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place a consumer electronic that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage, in a container that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the consumer electronic, and nonleaking? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(b)1] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste disassemble a consumer electronic in a manner that constituted processing or treatment? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(b)2] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste who generates a solid waste, as the result of performing activities listed N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(b), determine if the waste was hazardous? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(b)3] "Oil-based finishes" means any paint or other finish which may exhibit, or is known to exhibit, a hazardous waste characteristic, or which contains a listed hazardous waste, and is in its original packaging, or otherwise appropriately contained and clearly labeled. Examples of oil-based finishes include, but are not limited to, oil-based paints, lacquers, stains, and aerosol paint cans. [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.3] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste manage oil-based finishes in the original, or otherwise appropriate, labeled packaging? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(d)] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste place a universal waste oil-based finish that showed evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage, into a container that was closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the oil-based finish, and non-leaking? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(d)1] "Processing" means the treatment of source separated recyclable materials so as to conform to end-market specifications, including, but not limited to, separating material by type, grade or color, crushing, grinding, shredding or bailing or removing contaminants. [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.3] Did the Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste handle universal waste oil-based finishes in a manner that constituted processing? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.4(d)2]

9 Were all universal waste consumer electronic devices clearly marked, or accumulated in a closed container that was clearly marked, with the words "Universal Waste-Consumer Electronics"? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(a)] Were universal waste mercury-containing devices clearly marked, or accumulated in a closed container that was clearly marked, with the words "Universal Waste-Consumer Electronics"? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(b)] Were all containers (or multiple container package units), tanks, transport vehicles or other vessels in which oil-based waste finishes were contained, clearly marked with the words "Universal Waste - Oil-Based Finish"? [N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7.7(c)]