A: Maybe. When discarded, most lithium-ion (secondary batteries) and lithium primary batteries in use today are likely to be hazardous waste due to ignitability and reactivity (D001 and D003, respectively). With the exception of households, the generator of a waste…
A question from the Lone Star State August 12, 2020: Hi Daniel, I have a question pertaining to the PPRW. We are SQH and I have been trying to figure out if it’s ok to Cure, process, and then dispose…
A question from a frequent customer of mine (06.19.18): Hi Daniel. I have a question regarding Universal Waste Lamps that I’m wondering if you have an experience with, and that is light-emitting diodes or LED bulbs. From the reading I…
Effective February 07, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is adding hazardous waste aerosol cans to the universal waste program. The Final Rule includes the following: Defines an aerosol can. Includes aerosol cans with existing management standards for other…
Lithium cells and batteries pose a variety of risks due to their potential for an uncontrolled chain reaction resulting in heat and fire. When discarded they display the characteristic of Reactivity as defined by USEPA (and states) and are therefore…
Introduction: A summary of the regulations of New Jersey pertaining to the management of hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and non-hazardous waste. Disclaimer: This information is provided as guidance only. I recommend its use as a first step in the determination…
This question was posted on a Yahoo Group, of which I am a member, back on January 22, 2016: A very happy Friday to all. Here is an interesting one. I have five used X-ray Lamps to dispose of. Ohio…
The Federal regulations of the USEPA at 40 CFR 273 identify four types of universal waste: Lamps Batteries Mercury-containing equipment Recalled or cancelled pesticides States that choose to operate their own authorized hazardous waste program may retain these four, slightly revise…
The Universal Waste Rule of the USEPA regulations at 40 CFR 273 provides a valuable option for generators of certain hazardous waste – indeed, they must be a hazardous waste in order to be eligible to be a universal waste –…
On April 29th, 2016 the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) launched its new Drug Disposal Web Page for businesses and citizens of Michigan. It includes: Locations and information on drug “takeback” activities throughout the state. Provides information for the…