Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 673 - Universal Waste Management Standards
Subchapter B - Small Quantity Handlers
Section NR 673.14 - Labeling and marking

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 673.14

Current through August 26, 2024

A small quantity handler of universal waste shall label or mark the universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified below:

(1) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery), or a container in which the batteries are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the phrase "Universal Waste - Batteries", "Waste Batteries" or "Used Batteries."

(2) A container (or multiple container package unit), tank or transport vehicle or vessel in which recalled universal waste pesticides as described in s. NR 673.03(1) (a) are contained shall be labeled or marked clearly with all of the following:

(a) The label that was on or accompanied the product as sold or distributed.

(b) The words "Universal Waste - Pesticides" or "Waste-Pesticides".

(3) A container, tank or transport vehicle or vessel in which unused pesticide products as described in s. NR 673.03(1) (b) are contained shall be labeled or marked clearly with all of the following:

(a)
1. The label that was on the product when purchased, if still legible.

2. If using the labels described in subd. 1. is not feasible, the appropriate label as required under the U.S. department of transportation regulation 49 CFR part 172.

3. If using the labels described in subds. 1. and 2. is not feasible, another label prescribed or designated by the waste pesticide collection program administered or recognized by the state of Wisconsin.

(b) The words "Universal Waste-Pesticides" or "Waste-Pesticides".

(4)

(a) Universal waste mercury-containing equipment (for instance, each device), or a container in which the equipment is contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Mercury-Containing Equipment," "Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment," or "Used Mercury-Containing Equipment."

(b) A universal waste mercury-containing thermostat or container containing only universal waste mercury-containing thermostats may be labeled or marked clearly with any of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Mercury Thermostats," " Waste Mercury Thermostats" or "Used Mercury Thermostats."

(5) Each lamp or a container or package in which the lamps are contained shall be labeled or marked clearly with the phrase "Universal Waste - Lamps", "Waste Lamps" or "Used Lamps".

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