The proposed rule would have excluded from the scope of the universal waste rule any aerosol cans that “show evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably ...

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 ...

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This is a key issue because aerosol cans meeting the definition of “empty” are to be excluded from the Universal Waste rule, and the cans themselves would not be hazardous if recycled.

These regulations provide for management of hazardous wastes. The Universal Waste Rule is designed to reduce regulatory management requirements. The University manages used rechargeable batteries as ...

Universal waste is confusingly defined by the DEP as ... lamps (fluorescents and CFL’s) These rules are included in Chapter 850, Section 3A of Maine Department of Environmental Protection ...

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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 ...