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Universal WasteUniversal Waste
Changing RegulationsChanging Regulations
•Started with Businesses and Extended to Started with Businesses and Extended to householdshouseholds
•These a common products with lower hazard These a common products with lower hazard propertiesproperties
•No longer allowed to throw in trashNo longer allowed to throw in trash -Mercury Containing Devices -Mercury Containing Devices -Aerosol Cans-Aerosol Cans -Batteries-Batteries -Televisions-Televisions -Fluorescent Bulbs-Fluorescent Bulbs -Computers-Computers -Electronic Devices-Electronic Devices
BatteriesBatteries
AlkalineAlkaline NiCadNiCad LithiumLithium Button CellButton Cell Sealed Lead AcidSealed Lead Acid
Alkaline BatteriesAlkaline Batteries
Most CommonMost Common AA, AAA, C, D 9voltAA, AAA, C, D 9volt Mercury content 0.10-Mercury content 0.10-
0.025% or none0.025% or none Recycled byRecycled by
– Electrolyte neutralizationElectrolyte neutralization– Zinc & Magnesium Zinc & Magnesium
extracted, used in extracted, used in construction materialconstruction material
– Steel Smelter (shredded)Steel Smelter (shredded)
NiCad/Lithium BatteriesNiCad/Lithium Batteries NiCad batteries contain NiCad batteries contain
Nickel/Cadmium or Nickel Nickel/Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride.Metal Hydride.
Lithium batteries are the Lithium batteries are the fastest growing type due to fastest growing type due to their higher performance & their higher performance & reliability.reliability.
These batteries are found These batteries are found in cell phones, power tools, in cell phones, power tools, cordless devicescordless devices
Recycled byRecycled by– DisassemblyDisassembly– Electrolyte Electrolyte
neutralizationneutralization– Heavy metals recoveryHeavy metals recovery– Sold back into Sold back into
manufacturingmanufacturing
Button Cell BatteriesButton Cell Batteries
Mercuric Oxide, Silver Mercuric Oxide, Silver Oxide, & Zinc AirOxide, & Zinc Air
Watchers, calculators, Watchers, calculators, pagers, hearing aidspagers, hearing aids
Metal contentMetal content– Mercuric Oxide 35-50%Mercuric Oxide 35-50%– Silver Oxide 0.4-1.0%Silver Oxide 0.4-1.0%
Recycled byRecycled by– ShreddingShredding– Electrolyte Electrolyte
neutralizationneutralization– Heavy metals recoveryHeavy metals recovery
Sealed Lead Acid BatteriesSealed Lead Acid Batteries
Computer backup, Computer backup, lawnmower starters, lawnmower starters, large flashlightslarge flashlights
Lead 50-75%Lead 50-75% Recycled byRecycled by
– Lead extracted in smelter Lead extracted in smelter plantplant
– Acid separation and Acid separation and treatmenttreatment
– Materials reclaimed and Materials reclaimed and sold back to sold back to manufacturers.manufacturers.
Aerosol CansAerosol Cans
All Types of Aerosols- Full, Partially Full All Types of Aerosols- Full, Partially Full
and and EmptyEmpty
Mercury Switches/DevicesMercury Switches/Devices
Tilt sensorsTilt sensors– Doors Doors – LidsLids
Temp switchTemp switch ThermometersThermometers Thermostat probesThermostat probes
CollectionCollection
Do not try to dismantleDo not try to dismantle-Store and Label as Universal Waste-Store and Label as Universal Waste
Broken Switches/DevicesBroken Switches/Devices-Collect any spilled Mercury and Store in a plastic -Collect any spilled Mercury and Store in a plastic container container
Notify & Arrange Disposal with EH&S Notify & Arrange Disposal with EH&S (X46778)(X46778)-Call prior to delivery at Waste Storage Building-Call prior to delivery at Waste Storage Building
Fluorescent Light TubesFluorescent Light Tubes
Fluorescent tubes Fluorescent tubes – All (California)All (California)
High intensity High intensity discharge (HID)discharge (HID)– Sodium vaporSodium vapor– Metal halideMetal halide– Some automobileSome automobile– FloodlightsFloodlights
Mercury ConcentrationsMercury Concentrations
Fluorescent lampFluorescent lamp– T12 ~ 41mgT12 ~ 41mg– T8 ~ 30mgT8 ~ 30mg– Low mercury lamps Low mercury lamps
~1/3~1/3 HIDHID
– Metal halideMetal halide 75 watt ~ 20mg 75 watt ~ 20mg
– HP sodiumHP sodium 50 watt ~8.3mg 50 watt ~8.3mg 1000 watt ~25mg 1000 watt ~25mg
Incandescent Light BulbsIncandescent Light Bulbs
These are also collected.
Lamp CollectionLamp Collection Physical Plant/Facilities Physical Plant/Facilities
is responsible for is responsible for collecting lamps when collecting lamps when doing routine or doing routine or scheduled change scheduled change outs.outs.
All Labs/Studios are All Labs/Studios are responsible for responsible for collecting lamps when collecting lamps when it is part of their it is part of their equipment.equipment.
Lamp CollectionLamp Collection
Must be in a rigid container to protect from Must be in a rigid container to protect from breaking.breaking.
Containers must be “Closed” while in Containers must be “Closed” while in storage.storage.
Containers need to be properly labeled.Containers need to be properly labeled.
Bulbs Were Not Protected!Bulbs Were Not Protected!
Broken LampsBroken 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 Label container “broken lamps” with date when container is first used.when container is first used.
Contact EH&S (X46778) for pickup or prior Contact EH&S (X46778) for pickup or prior to delivery to the Waste Storage Facility. to delivery to the Waste Storage Facility.
General Requirements for General Requirements for Managing Universal WasteManaging Universal Waste
StorageStorage LabelingLabeling Time LimitsTime Limits DisposalDisposal
Storage of Universal WasteStorage of Universal Waste
Storage containers for universal Storage containers for universal waste needs to:waste needs to:– Prevent leakagePrevent leakage– Prevent damagePrevent damage– Be able to closeBe able to close
LabelingLabeling
All universal waste must be include the following:All universal waste must be include the following:
A description of the waste: A description of the waste: Waste (or Used) Waste (or Used) Batteries, Waste (or Used) Lamps…Batteries, Waste (or Used) Lamps…
For E-Waste: For E-Waste: Universal Waste: Electronic Universal Waste: Electronic Devices Devices
The The “Accumulation Start Date”“Accumulation Start Date” with the with the complete date to include the month, the day complete date to include the month, the day and the year.and the year.
Sample LabelSample Label
UNIVERSAL WASTEUNIVERSAL WASTE
Used LampsUsed Lamps
Accumulation start date: Accumulation start date: July 10, 2007July 10, 2007
Time limitsTime limits
““Universal Waste” can not be accumulated Universal Waste” can not be accumulated in any area or department for longer than in any area or department for longer than 9 months.9 months.
““Universal Waste” needs to be removed Universal Waste” needs to be removed from an area or department once its from an area or department once its storage container is full.storage container is full.
Most containers are full within 3 months.Most containers are full within 3 months.
Disposing of Universal Disposing of Universal WasteWaste
Notify EH&S when you are dropping off Notify EH&S when you are dropping off Universal Waste at the Waste Storage Universal Waste at the Waste Storage Facility in the "A" Lot.Facility in the "A" Lot.
Don’t drop off materials that are not Don’t drop off materials that are not properly packaged or labeled.properly packaged or labeled.
You MUST contact EH&S Prior to dropping You MUST contact EH&S Prior to dropping of any waste material (x46778).of any waste material (x46778).
Disposing of Universal Disposing of Universal WasteWaste
For Large Electronic Devises, CRT’s (TV’s, For Large Electronic Devises, CRT’s (TV’s, Monitors), or Computer Equipment and Monitors), or Computer Equipment and Accessories, please contact Business Accessories, please contact Business Services’ Material Management for Services’ Material Management for collection, evaluation, and disposition.collection, evaluation, and disposition.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Q: If I am upgrading my computer system, Q: If I am upgrading my computer system, is all the old equipment now Universal is all the old equipment now Universal Waste?Waste?
A: No. Until it has been evaluated for A: No. Until it has been evaluated for potential reuse, the equipment is not potential reuse, the equipment is not waste. Business Services will make that waste. Business Services will make that determination. This also pertains to other determination. This also pertains to other Electronic Devises.Electronic Devises.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Do we need a sticker label to attach Q: Do we need a sticker label to attach onto a Universal Waste container?onto a Universal Waste container?
A: No, it can be handwritten with the A: No, it can be handwritten with the waste description and accumulation date.waste description and accumulation date.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is responsible for compliance to Q: Who is responsible for compliance to Universal Waste laws?Universal Waste laws?
A: Everyone! Employees and Students. A: Everyone! Employees and Students. The Hazardous Materials Inspector (County The Hazardous Materials Inspector (County of San Diego) will come to campus and of San Diego) will come to campus and inspect work sites, classrooms, inspect work sites, classrooms, laboratories, and even dumpsters!!laboratories, and even dumpsters!!
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do you have to notify EH&S or Q: Why do you have to notify EH&S or Material Management to dispose of Material Management to dispose of Universal Waste?Universal Waste?
A: Universal Waste is highly regulated A: Universal Waste is highly regulated waste stream. No notification, including no waste stream. No notification, including no labeling, is abandoned waste and a labeling, is abandoned waste and a violation per Title 22 of the California Code violation per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.of Regulations.
The EndThe End