Transcript Universal Waste [PPT]

Universal Waste
Changing Regulations
•Started with Businesses and Extended to households
•These a common products with lower hazard properties
•No longer allowed to throw in trash
-Mercury Containing Devices
-Aerosol Cans
-Batteries
-Televisions
-Fluorescent Bulbs
-Computers
-Electronic Devices
Batteries
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Alkaline
NiCad
Lithium
Button Cell
Sealed Lead Acid
Alkaline Batteries
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Most Common
AA, AAA, C, D 9volt
Mercury content 0.100.025% or none
Recycled by
– Electrolyte neutralization
– Zinc & Magnesium
extracted, used in
construction material
– Steel Smelter (shredded)
NiCad/Lithium Batteries
NiCad batteries contain
Nickel/Cadmium or Nickel Metal
Hydride.
 Lithium batteries are the
fastest growing type due to
their higher performance &
reliability.
 These batteries are found in
cell phones, power tools,
cordless devices
 Recycled by
– Disassembly
– Electrolyte neutralization
– Heavy metals recovery
– Sold back into
manufacturing
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Button Cell Batteries
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Mercuric Oxide, Silver
Oxide, & Zinc Air
Watchers, calculators,
pagers, hearing aids
Metal content
– Mercuric Oxide 35-50%
– Silver Oxide 0.4-1.0%
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Recycled by
– Shredding
– Electrolyte neutralization
– Heavy metals recovery
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
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Computer backup,
lawnmower starters, large
flashlights
Lead 50-75%
Recycled by
– Lead extracted in smelter
plant
– Acid separation and
treatment
– Materials reclaimed and sold
back to manufacturers.
Aerosol Cans
All Types of Aerosols- Full, Partially Full
and Empty
Mercury Switches/Devices
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Tilt sensors
– Doors
– Lids
Temp switch
 Thermometers
 Thermostat probes
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Collection
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Do not try to dismantle
-Store and Label as Universal Waste
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Broken Switches/Devices
-Collect any spilled Mercury and Store in a plastic
container
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Notify & Arrange Disposal with EH&S (X46778)
-Call prior to delivery at Waste Storage Building
Fluorescent Light Tubes
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Fluorescent tubes
– All (California)
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High intensity
discharge (HID)
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Sodium vapor
Metal halide
Some automobile
Floodlights
Mercury Concentrations
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Fluorescent lamp
– T12 ~ 41mg
– T8 ~ 30mg
– Low mercury lamps
~1/3
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HID
– Metal halide
 75 watt ~ 20mg
– HP sodium
 50 watt ~8.3mg
 1000 watt ~25mg
Incandescent Light Bulbs
These are also collected.
Lamp Collection
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Physical Plant/Facilities
is responsible for
collecting lamps when
doing routine or
scheduled change outs.
All Labs/Studios are
responsible for
collecting lamps when it
is part of their
equipment.
Lamp Collection
Must be in a rigid container to protect from
breaking.
 Containers must be “Closed” while in storage.
 Containers need to be properly labeled.
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Bulbs Were Not Protected!
Broken Lamps
Treat as Universal Waste not trash.
 Put in a sealed, rigid container.
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– Label container “broken lamps” with date when
container is first used.
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Contact EH&S (X46778) for pickup or prior to
delivery to the Waste Storage Facility.
General Requirements for
Managing Universal Waste
Storage
 Labeling
 Time Limits
 Disposal
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Storage of Universal Waste
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Storage containers for universal waste
needs to:
– Prevent leakage
– Prevent damage
– Be able to close
Labeling
All universal waste must be include the following:
A description of the waste: Waste (or Used) Batteries,
Waste (or Used) Lamps…
 For E-Waste: Universal Waste: Electronic Devices
 The “Accumulation Start Date” with the complete date
to include the month, the day and the year.
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Sample Label
UNIVERSAL WASTE
Used Lamps
Accumulation start date: July 10, 2007
Time limits
“Universal Waste” can not be accumulated in
any area or department for longer than 9
months.
 “Universal Waste” needs to be removed from an
area or department once its storage container is
full.
 Most containers are full within 3 months.
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Disposing of Universal Waste
Notify EH&S when you are dropping off
Universal Waste at the Waste Storage Facility in
the "A" Lot.
 Don’t drop off materials that are not properly
packaged or labeled.
 You MUST contact EH&S Prior to dropping of
any waste material (x46778).
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Disposing of Universal Waste
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For Large Electronic Devises, CRT’s (TV’s,
Monitors), or Computer Equipment and
Accessories, please contact Business Services’
Material Management for collection, evaluation,
and disposition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: If I am upgrading my computer system, is all
the old equipment now Universal Waste?
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A: No. Until it has been evaluated for potential
reuse, the equipment is not waste. Business
Services will make that determination. This also
pertains to other Electronic Devises.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Do we need a sticker label to attach onto a
Universal Waste container?
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A: No, it can be handwritten with the waste
description and accumulation date.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Who is responsible for compliance to
Universal Waste laws?
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A: Everyone! Employees and Students. The
Hazardous Materials Inspector (County of San
Diego) will come to campus and inspect work
sites, classrooms, laboratories, and even
dumpsters!!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Why do you have to notify EH&S or Material
Management to dispose of Universal Waste?
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A: Universal Waste is highly regulated waste
stream. No notification, including no labeling, is
abandoned waste and a violation per Title 22 of
the California Code of Regulations.
The End