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Identification & Management of Universal Waste in Michigan
1. PRESENTED TO:
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The 2013
Michigan
Safety
Conference
Thanks for the
opportunity!
2. PRESENTED BY:
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Daniels Training Services
815.821.1550
www.DanielsTraining.com
Info@DanielsTraining.com
A different kind of training.
3. Two Questions Before We Start…
1. Are you aware of
the universal waste
option for
managing your
hazardous waste?
2. Are you in
compliance with all
of the universal
waste regulations?
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4. It’s important to first understand which State and
Federal agencies have authority over these
regulations and how they impact compliance.
The regulatory agencies
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6. Transportation of Universal Waste
• USDOT/PHMSA
regulates the
transportation of
hazardous materials
(HazMat).
• Not all UW are
HazMat.
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7. In order to understand the universal waste
regulations, you must know the basis for and the
purpose of the hazardous waste regulations.
An introduction to the hazardous
waste regulations
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8. The Hazardous Waste Determination
• The generator of a
waste, any waste,
must determine what,
if any, hazards it
contains.
• This process must be
documented and
records retained.
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9. What is a USEPA Hazardous Waste?
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D001
F-Codes
K-Codes
P & U Codes
D004-D043
D003
D002
MDEQ has additional
hazardous wastes
10. What is Cradle to Grave?
• If you generate a hazardous
waste, regulations are applicable
throughout its lifecycle.
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FOREVER!!!
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12. Liquid Industrial Waste in Michigan
1. Fails the paint filter
test. “Or if the waste
is thinner than butter
at ≤100˚F.”
2. Is not exempt per
MDEQ regulations.
3. Is not regulated as a
hazardous waste.
• Must use applicable
liquid industrial waste
code. To the Great Lakes…
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13. The universal waste regulations were created to
provide generators of hazardous waste with an
option for management of certain hazardous waste.
This section will address the purpose of universal
waste and its place within the RCRA regulations.
Later we will discuss specific universal waste
management requirements.
An introduction to the universal
waste regulations
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14. The Four (4) USEPA Universal Waste
1. Batteries
2. Lamps
3. Mercury-containing
devices
4. Recalled or
canceled pesticides
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15. Any More USEPA Universal Waste?
• US EPA may add
to this list.
• States may create
their own
universal waste.
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16. Universal Waste in Michigan
• The four USEPA UW.
And…
1. Antifreeze.
2. Consumer electronics.
3. Pharmaceuticals.
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Also some differences
in management of UW
17. Conditions for use of the
Universal Waste Option
1. Must be a waste.
• Used, spent, to be
discarded, no longer
acceptable for its
intended use, etc.
2. Must be a hazardous
waste.
3. Additional
considerations for
pesticides.
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18. If you choose the universal waste option for the
management of your hazardous waste, you must
ensure you are in compliance with the applicable
State and Federal regulations
On-site management of universal
waste
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19. Universal Waste – Handler Status
Small Quantity Handler
• Generate or receive
for consolidation.
• Accumulate <5,000
kg of Universal
Waste.
Large Quantity Handler
• Generate or receive
for consolidation.
• Accumulate ≥5,000 kg
of Universal Waste.
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Transporter
• Transport and store
at Transfer Facility for
≤10 days.
Destination Facility
• Recycle, treat, or
dispose.
20. Notification to MDEQ
Small Quantity Handler
• USEPA ID # not
required.
Large Quantity Handler
• USEPA ID # required.
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Use the EQP-5150 Form
21. Employee Training
Small Quantity Handler
• Inform employees of
proper handling and
emergency
procedures.
Large Quantity Handler
• Ensure all employees
are “thoroughly
familiar” with proper
waste handling &
emergency
procedures.
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MDEQ guidance implies “Training”
22. Tracking Off-Site Shipments
Small Quantity Handler
• Not required to track
off-site shipments.
Large Quantity Handler
• Must track off-site
shipments.
• Name & address of
destination.
• Quantity & type of
each UW.
• Date of shipment.
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Retain records for 3 years
23. Universal Waste Handler Prohibitions
• May not dispose, treat,
recycle, or dilute UW.
• Some on-site
management
allowed.
• Must manage to
prevent a release to
the environment.
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24. Requirements in the Event of a Spill
• Immediately contain all
releases of UW.
• Spilled UW may no
longer be subject to
management as
universal waste.
• May be a hazardous
waste.
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25. Universal Waste On-Site Accumulation
Time Limit
• One year of on-site
accumulation.
• “Longer if solely to
facilitate disposal.”
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Get approval from MDEQ to exceed 1 year
26. You Must Label Universal Waste
• “Universal Waste
“
• “Waste “
• “Used “
• Variations allowed for:
• HG-Thermostats
• Pesticides
• Consumer Electronics
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27. Off-Site Shipments of UW
• Uniform Hazardous
Waste Manifest not
required.
• Unless an LIW.
• Must determine if it’s a
DOT HazMat.
• Must ship to another UW
Handler or Destination
Facility.
• If you self-transport UW,
must comply with
Transporter regulations.
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28. Though similar, each type of universal waste has its
own regulations which may differ in how you may
manage the waste on-site.
Specific requirements for the
management of universal waste
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29. What is a Universal Waste Battery?
• NiCad, lead acid,
lithium, mercury,
silver, etc.
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30. What isn’t a Universal Waste Battery?
• Non-hazardous
batteries.
• Alkaline batteries
may not be a HW.
• Lead acid batteries
being reclaimed.
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31. Lead Acid Batteries for Reclamation
• Manage according to
the lead acid battery
exemption for
recyclable materials @
R 299.9804.
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32. Management of UW Batteries
• Closed, structurally
sound containers.
• Sort by type as
required by
transporter.
• Bag batteries or tape
terminals for shipment
to meet
USDOT/PHMSA
requirements.
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33. Why Tape Battery Terminals?
• If terminals contact
during shipment, the
heat from a residual
charge is enough to
cause vehicle fires.
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Batteries = HazMat
34. More Management Options for UW
Batteries (1.0)
• Handler (Large or Small) may conduct any of the
following (next slide), as long as:
• The casing of each battery cell is not breached,
remains intact, and closed, except…
• Cells may be opened to remove electrolyte but
shall be immediately closed after removal.
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Next slide
35. More Management Options for UW
Batteries (2.0)
• Allowable on-site management (see previous
slide):
• Sort batteries by type.
• Mix battery types in one container.
• Discharge electric charge from batteries.
• Regenerate used batteries.
• Disassemble batteries or battery packs.
• Remove batteries from consumer products.
• Remove electrolyte from batteries.
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36. What is a Universal Waste Mercury
Containing Device?
• Device or part of a
device with elemental
mercury integral to its
function.
• Includes:
• Thermometers,
thermostats,
switches, gauges,
more...
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37. What isn’t a Universal Waste
Mercury Containing Device?
• Liquid metallic
mercury.
• Spill clean-up.
• Batteries.
• Lamps.
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38. Management of Universal Waste
Mercury-Containing Devices
• Containers needed
only if evidence of
leakage.
• Non-metallic container
with tight-fitting lid
recommended.
• Spill kit
recommended.
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Hg Devices may be HazMat
39. Alternate Labeling for UW Thermostats
• “Universal Waste –
Mercury Thermostats”
• “Waste Mercury
Thermostats”
• “Used Mercury
Thermostats”
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40. More Management of UW
Mercury-Containing Devices
• Handler may remove Hg-containing ampules, if:
• Remove in a manner designed to prevent breakage.
• Remove only over or in a containment device.
• Hg clean up system readily available.
• Transfer spilled Hg to approved container.
• Area is well ventilated and monitored.
• Employees “thoroughly familiar” with Hg handling and
spill response.
• Removed ampules stored in closed, non-leaking
containers in good condition with packing materials to
prevent breakage.
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41. What is a UW Electric Lamp?
• Bulb or tube of electric
lighting device.
• Includes:
• Fluorescent, HID,
sodium vapor, neon,
mercury vapor, metal
halide, etc.
• Also:
• Incandescent
• CRT’s
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42. What isn’t a UW Electric Lamp?
• “Green Cap”
fluorescents.
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“Green Caps” still contain Mercury
43. Management of UW Electric Lamps
• Container with lid
required.
• Incidental breakage
(~<5%) OK if
contained properly.
• Crushing of UW
electric lamps
forbidden.
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Intact Lamps ≠ HazMat
44. What is Waste Antifreeze?
• Mixture of water, coolant, & additives.
• Common types:
• Ethylene glycol.
• Propylene glycol.
• May be hazardous due to:
• Metals leached from machinery.
• Fuel or other contaminants.
• Corrosivity (acid) due to breakdown.
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45. Disposal Options for Antifreeze
• If hazardous:
• Manage as
hazardous waste.
• Manage as
universal waste.
• If non-hazardous:
• Manage as liquid
industrial waste
(LIW).
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46. Management of UW Antifreeze
• Keep containers
closed except to add
or remove waste.
• Comply with USEPA
regulations for
hazardous waste in
tanks, if applicable.
• Otherwise manage as
a UW/LIW.
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47. • Devices run by
electricity.
• Contain circuit boards.
• Includes:
• Computers, printers,
fax machines,
telephones, printers,
TV’s, etc.
What are UW Consumer Electronics?
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48. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT’s)
• May be handled as
either:
• UW Consumer
Electronics.
• UW Lamps.
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49. Management of UW Consumer
Electronics
• Handle in a manner to prevent breakage.
• Place residue and components of broken UW
consumer electronics in container.
• Allowed management:
• Repair for redirect reuse.
• Remove UW batteries.
• Remove modular components for direct reuse.
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50. Labeling UW Consumer Electronics
• Universal Waste
Electronics
• Universal Waste
Consumer Electronics
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51. Though a “Universal Waste”, it is of little use to
those outside of the pharmaceutical or medical
industry. Asummary of the regulatory requirements
follows.
Pharmaceuticals
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52. What is a UW Pharmaceutical?
• Any discarded
pharmaceutical in
Michigan has the
potential to be a UW
pharmaceutical.
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Florida is the only other state
with UW Pharmaceuticals
53. What isn’t a UW Pharmaceutical?
• DEA controlled substances.
• Medical waste:
• Infectious, pathological, tissue, sharps, etc.
• Non-hazardous waste:
• Used formalin.
• Embalming fluids.
• IV fluids.
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54. Disposal Options for Pharmaceuticals
• If hazardous:
• Manage as
hazardous waste.
• Manage as universal
waste.
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55. Disposal Options for Pharmaceuticals
• If non-hazardous
liquid:
• Manage as liquid
industrial waste
(LIW).
• If non-hazardous
solid:
• Manage as non-
haz waste.
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56. Which Pharmaceuticals are
Hazardous in Michigan?
• USEPA hazardous
wastes.
However…
• MDEQ doesn’t
recognize all USEPA
exclusions.
• MDEQ has its own
hazardous wastes.
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57. Management of UW
Pharmaceuticals (1.0)
• Store in closed containers.
• Separate incompatibles.
• Keep original labels.
• If not available:
• Label to ID contents.
Or…
• Label: Universal Waste Pharmaceuticals.
• May disassemble packaging and sort by type.
• If liquid, must also manage as LIW.
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58. Management of UW
Pharmaceuticals (2.0)
• Do not store with
medical waste or
sharps.
• Don’t dispose down
drain or in septic
system.
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59. Though a “Universal Waste”, it is of little use to
those outside of the pesticide manufacturing
industry. Asummary of the regulatory requirements
follows.
Recalled or canceled pesticides
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60. Definition of Pesticide
• “Pesticide” means any substance or mixture of
substances intended for preventing, destroying,
repelling, or mitigating any pest or intended for
use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant,
other than any article that:
• Is a new animal drug per FFDCA sec. 201(w).
• Is an animal drug determined by Sec. of Health
and Human Services to be a new animal drug.
• Is an animal feed per FFDCA sec. 201(x) and
subject to cancel or recall.
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61. Pesticides Subject to UW Regulations (1.0)
• Recalled pesticides:
• Stocks of a suspended and canceled pesticide
that is part of a voluntary or mandatory recall
per FIFRA sec. 19(b).
• Stocks of a suspended or canceled pesticide or
a pesticide not in compliance with FIFRA that is
part of a voluntary recall by the registrant.
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There must be a
decision to discard
62. Pesticides Subject to UW Regulations (2.0)
• Stocks of other
unused pesticide
products collected and
managed as part of a
waste pesticide
collection program.
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There must be a
decision to discard
63. Pesticides not Subject to UW Regulations
• Recalled and unused
pesticides managed
by farmers per 40
CFR 262.70.
• Those cans of bug
spray or unused
weed & feed you
have in storage.
• Empty pesticide
containers.
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64. Management of
Universal Waste Pesticides
• Contained in one of the following:
• Closed container in good
condition, compatible, no leakage, etc..
• May overpack if original container in poor
condition.
• Tank per 40 CFR 265, Subpart J (w/
exclusions).
• Transport vehicle or vessel if closed, good
condition, compatible, no leakage, etc.
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65. Labeling of UW Pesticides
Recalled Pesticide
• Original label.
And…
• “Universal Waste –
Pesticide(s)”
Or…
• “Waste-Pesticide(s)”
Unused Pesticide
• Original label, if legible.
• If no good, label per
DOT regulations.
• If still no good, other
label prescribed by
State.
And…
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66. For More Information
• Daniels Training Services ppt:
• Waste Management in Michigan
• MDEQ Guidance:
• Universal Waste
• Antifreeze
• Medical Waste
• Other guidance:
• Managing Pharmaceutical Waste
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67. I provide:
Annual RCRA
Training for
Hazardous
Waste
Personnel.
And
Triennial
HazMat
Employee
Training.
Public
Seminars,
Onsite,
Webinars…
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