If you are discarding an electronic device that a Christmas gift replaced, or if the first round of batteries included in your new electronic device have already worn out, it may be a good time to ...

On November 15, 2019, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final rule to classify and regulate hazardous aerosol can wastes as “universal wastes” under the ...

Universal Waste (UW) is a hazardous waste that is widely generated in a variety of settings and typically contains heavy metals that can be recycled. Universal waste is regulated by 40 CFR Part 273 ...

Aerosol cans are widely used for dispensing a broad range of products including paints, solvents, pesticides, food and personal care products, and many others. The Household & Commercial Products ...

In July 2005, US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) promulgated the final rule (40 CFR 273) for Universal Waste that established collection and management requirements for universal waste lamps, ...

Please click on the images below to view a PDF file of each sign. Print in color, full-size on an 8.5x11 inch white paper or contact Facilities to request laminated signs. Most recyclable materials ...

Which biohazard waste container is best? Have you ever noticed the special trash bins at medical offices or hospitals? They’re actually specialized receptacles called biohazard waste containers, and ...

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 ...

"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 ...