Connecticut College Arboretum

Universal Waste Management Plan

The State of Connecticut has adopted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rule governing the management of certain hazardous wastes. Although still considered "hazardous," these items are used ...
JD Supra

EPA Announces Plan to Modify and Expand the RCRA Universal Waste Rule for Lithium Batteries and Solar Panels

EPA first issued the universal waste rule in 1995 to streamline the regulatory requirements for the collection and transport of certain ubiquitous hazardous wastes, and thereby facilitate ...
JD Supra

Universal Waste Rule/Solar Panel and Lithium Battery Universal Waste Proposed Rule: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Submit Comments to U.S ...

EPA is seeking comments from ASTSWMO in accordance with the Federal Consultation process provided by Executive Order 13132. ASTSWMO’s Hazardous Waste Subcommittee and Lithium Battery Workgroup are ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Universal Waste Management

"Universal wastes" are a special group of hazardous wastes that are widely generated by many different segments of EPA regulated businesses. In an effort to make it easier and more cost effective to ...
Purdue University

Universal Waste

Universal wastes are waste streams that meet the definition of a hazardous waste but are very common and can be easily recycled. Universal waste includes: Batteries Pesticides Mercury-containing ...