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 ...

If you have any questions regarding hazardous waste disposal, contact the EH&S Support Facility at 934-3797. Universal waste is a subset of hazardous waste that is generated in large quantities on UAB ...

Hazardous and Universal Wastes are materials that are no longer in use ... Properly handling, storing, and disposing of these hazardous waste materials is necessary to comply with regulations and ...

The State of Massachusetts has been authorized to enforce hazardous waste regulations. These regulations can be found on the Department of Environmental Protection website. If you have a specific ...

In an effort to make it easier and more cost effective to properly manage these wastes, the "Universal Waste Rule" exempts the wastes from the more burdensome "Hazardous Waste Rule" requirements, as ...

Although still considered "hazardous," these items are used everywhere, and applying the rigorous EPA hazardous waste rules would not be practical. This "Universal Waste" rule provides for reduced ...