023.01 Universal
waste batteries
A large quantity handler of universal waste must manage
universal waste batteries in a way that prevents releases of any universal
waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows:
023.01A A large quantity handler of universal
waste must contain any universal waste battery that shows evidence of leakage,
spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable
conditions in a container. The container must be closed, structurally sound,
compatible with the contents of the battery, and must lack evidence of leakage,
spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable
conditions.
023.01B A large
quantity handler of universal waste may conduct the following activities as
long as the casing of each individual battery cell is not breached and remains
intact and closed (except that cells may be opened to remove electrolyte but
must be immediately closed after removal);
023.01B1 Sorting batteries by type;
023.01B2 Mixing battery types in one
container;
023.01B3 Discharging
batteries so as to remove the electric charge;
023.01B4 Regenerating used
batteries;
023.01B5 Disassembling
batteries or battery packs into individual batteries or cells;
023.01B6 Removing batteries from consumer
products; or
023.01B7 Removing
electrolyte from batteries.
023.01C A large quantity handler of universal
waste who removes electrolyte from batteries, or who generates other solid
waste (e.g., battery pack materials, discarded consumer products) as a result
of the activities listed above, must determine whether the electrolyte and/or
other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in
Title 128, Chapter 3
005 through
010.
023.01C1 If the
electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous
waste, it must be managed in compliance with all applicable requirements of
Title 128, Chapters 1 through 24. The handler is considered the generator of
the hazardous electrolyte and/or other waste and is subject to the requirements
of Title 128, Chapters 8, 9, and 10.
023.01C2 If the electrolyte or other solid
waste is not hazardous, the handler must manage the waste in any way that is in
compliance with applicable federal, state or local solid waste
regulations.
023.02 Universal waste pesticides
A large quantity handler of universal waste must manage
universal waste pesticides in a way that prevents releases of any universal
waste or component of a universal waste to the environment. The universal waste
pesticides must be contained in one or more of the following:
023.02A A container that remains closed,
structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and that lacks evidence of
leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably
foreseeable conditions; or
023.02B
A container that does not meet the requirements of
023.02A of this chapter, provided that the
unacceptable container is overpacked in a container that does meet the
requirements of paragraph 023.02A of this chapter;
or
023.02C A tank that meets the
requirements of 40 CFR part 265 subpart J, except for
40 CFR
265.197(c),
265.200,
and 265.201 as adopted by
reference by Title 128, Chapter 22, 010; or
023.02D A transport vehicle or vessel that is
closed, structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and that lacks
evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under
reasonably foreseeable conditions.
023.03 Universal waste mercury-containing
items
A large quantity handler of universal waste must manage
universal waste mercury-containing items in a way that prevents releases of any
universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as
follows:
023.03A A large quantity
handler of universal waste must contain any universal waste mercury-containing
item that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause
leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions in a container. The container
must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the
mercury-containing item, and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage
that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.
023.03B A large quantity handler of universal
waste may remove mercury-containing ampules from universal waste
mercury-contiaing item provided the handler:
023.03B1 Removes the ampules in a manner
designed to prevent breakage of the ampules;
023.03B2 Removes ampules only over or in a
containment device (e.g., tray or pan sufficient to contain any mercury
released from an ampule in case of breakage);
023.03B3 Ensures that a mercury clean-up
system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury resulting from
spills or leaks from broken ampules, from the containment device to a container
that meets the requirements of Title 128, Chapter 10,
004;
023.03B4 Immediately transfers any mercury
resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device
to a container that meets the requirements of Title 128, Chapter 10,
004;
023.03B5 Ensures that the area in which
ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with
applicable OSHA exposure levels for mercury;
023.03B6 Ensures that employees removing
ampules are thoroughly familiar with proper waste mercury handling and
emergency procedures, including transfer of mercury from containment devices to
appropriate containers;
023.03B7
Stores removed ampules in closed, non-leaking containers that are in good
condition;
023.03B8 Packs removed
ampules in the container with packing materials adequate to prevent breakage
during storage, handling, and transportation; and
023.03B9 A large quantity handler of
universal waste who removes mercury-containing ampules from mercury-containing
items must determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of
hazardous waste identified in Title 128, Chapter 3,
005 through
010:
023.03B9(a) Mercury or clean-up residues
resulting from spills or leaks; and/or
023.03B9(b) Other solid waste generated as a
result of the removal of mercury-containing ampules (e.g., remaining
mercury-containing item units).
023.03B10 If the mercury, residues, and/or
other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste, it must be
managed in compliance with all applicable requirements of Title 128, Chapters 1
through 24. The handler is considered the generator of the mercury, residues,
and/or other waste and is subject to the requirements of Title 128, Chapters 8,
9, and 10.
023.03B11 If the
mercury, residues, and/or other solid waste is not hazardous, the handler must
manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable federal,
state or local solid waste regulations.
023.03C A large quantity handler of universal
waste may drain elemental mercury from open-ended mercury-containing items
provided the handler:
023.03C1 Ensures that
the universal waste mercury-containing items are drained only over a
containment device (e.g., tray or pan sufficient to collect and contain any
mercury released from a device in case of breakage or spill);
023.03C2 Ensures that the draining operations
are performed safely by developing and implementing a written procedure
detailing how to safely drain the universal waste mercury-containing items.
This procedure must include: the type of equipment to be used to drain
universal waste mercury-containing items safely; operation and maintenance of
the equipment; segregation of incompatible wastes; proper waste management
practices; and waste characterization;
023.03C3 Ensures that a spill clean-up kit is
readily available to immediately clean up spills or leaks of the contents of
the universal waste mercury-containing item which might occur during the
mercury draining operation;
023.03C4 Immediately transfers the drained
elemental mercury to a container that meets the requirements of Title 128,
Chapter 10, 004;
023.03C5 Ensures that the area in which the
universal waste mercury-containing items are drained is well ventilated and
monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA exposure levels for
mercury;
023.03C6 Ensures that
employees are thoroughly familiar with the procedure for draining universal
waste mercury-containing items and proper waste handling and emergency
procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations
and emergencies;
023.03C7 Stores
the drained elemental mercury in a closed, non-leaking container that is in
good condition; and
023.03C8
Maintains documentation of the date of accumulation, a description of the item
drained, and the amount of elemental mercury drained.
023.03C9 Does not accumulate over 45
kilograms (almost 100 pounds) of elemental mercury at any one time.
023.03C10 A large quantity handler of
universal waste who drains universal waste mercury-containing items, or who
generates other solid waste as a result of draining the mercury-containing
items, must determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of
hazardous waste identified in Title 128, Chapter 3,
005 through
010:
023.03C10(a) Mercury or clean-up residues
resulting from spills or leaks; and/or
023.03C10(b) Other solid waste generated as a
result of the draining of elemental mercury (e.g., remaining mercury-containing
item units and filters).
023.03C11 If the mercury, residues, and/or
other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste, they must be
managed in accordance with all applicable requirements of Title 128, Chapters 1
through 24. The handler is considered the generator of the newly generated
hazardous waste and is subject to the requirements of Title 128, Chapters 8, 9,
and 10.
023.03C12 If the mercury
residues and/or other solid waste are not hazardous, the handler may manage the
waste in a way that is in compliance with applicable federal, state, or local
solid waste regulations.
023.04 Universal waste lamps
A large quantity handler of universal waste must manage
universal waste lamps in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or
component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows:
023.04A A large quantity handler of universal
waste must contain any lamp in containers or packages that are structurally
sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of the
lamps. Such containers and packages must remain closed and must lack evidence
of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably
foreseeable conditions.
023.04B A
large quantity handler of universal waste must immediately clean up and place
in a container any lamp that is broken and must place in a container any lamp
that shows evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that could cause the
release of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment.
Containers must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of
the lamps and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could
cause leakage or releases of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the
environment under reasonably foreseeable conditions.
023.05 Universal waste electronic items
A large quantity handler of universal waste must manage
electronic items in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or
component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows:
023.05A A large quantity handler of universal
waste must contain any universal waste electronic item in containers that are
structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the
contents of the item. Such containers must lack evidence of leakage, spillage
or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable
conditions.
023.05B A large
quantity handler of universal waste must immediately clean up and place in a
container any electronic item that is broken, and must place in a container any
electronic device that shows evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that
could cause the release of hazardous constituents to the environment.
Containers must be structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the
electronic item and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that
could cause leakage or releases of hazardous constituents to the environment
under reasonably foreseeable conditions.
023.05C A large quantity handler of universal
waste may disassemble universal waste electronic items provided the handler:
023.05C1 Ensures that the universal waste
electronic items are disassembled in a manner designed to prevent the release
of any universal waste or component of universal waste to the
environment;
023.05C2 Ensures that
the disassembly operations are performed safely by developing and implementing
a written procedure detailing how to safely disassemble each universal waste
electronic item managed at the site. This procedure must include: the type of
equipment to be used to disassemble the universal waste electronic items
safely; operation and maintenance of all equipment; segregation of incompatible
wastes; proper waste management practices; and waste
characterization;
023.05C3 Ensures
that a spill clean-up kit is readily available to immediately clean up spills
or leaks of the contents of the universal waste electronic item which may occur
during disassembly operations;
023.05C4 Immediately segregates and transfers
the disassembled electronic items to containers that meet the requirements of
023.05A and
023.05B of this
chapter;
023.05C5 Ensures that
employees are thoroughly familiar with the procedures for disassembling
universal waste electronic items, proper waste handling, and emergency
procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations
and emergencies;
023.05C6 Maintains
a system to ensure compliance with the written disassembling and management
procedures;
023.05C7 A small
quantity handler of universal waste who disassembles universal waste electronic
items, or who generates other solid waste as a result of disassembling the
electronic items, must determine whether the disassembled electronic item, its
components and/or other solid wastes exhibit a characteristic of hazardous
waste identified in Title 128, Chapter 3, 005 through
010, or are listed as a hazardous waste identified in
Title 128, Chapter 3, 013 through
016.
023.05C8 If the disassembled universal waste
electronic item or its components exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste,
they may continue to be managed as universal waste under this chapter. If the
disassembled universal waste item or its components are not managed as
universal waste under this chapter, then the handler is considered the
generator of the newly generated hazardous waste and is subject to all
applicable requirements of Title 128, Chapters 8, 9, and 10. The newly
generated hazardous waste must be managed in accordance with all applicable
requirements of Title 128, Chapters 1 through 24. If the disassembled universal
waste electronic items or components become newly generated hazardous waste,
the hazardous waste must be contained in containers that meet the requirements
of Title 128, Chapter 10, 004;
023.05C9 If the disassembled universal waste
electronic item, its components, and/or other solid waste are not hazardous,
the handler must manage the waste in a way that is in compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local solid waste regulations.