Universal Waste
Definition:
Waste that requires special management practices because of their high-generation volume and the waste's potential to be associated with hazardous waste.
Examples:
- Used Fluorescent Lamps
- Non-leaking Batteries
- Used Pesticides
- Mercury Thermostats
- PCB-containing lamp ballasts
All Universal Waste is managed and disposed of through DES. Universal Waste Training is now available. Contact the Environmental Affairs section for assistance or guidance. (5-3990)
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Packaging Guidelines |
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If Disposing: | Then: |
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| Used Fluorescent Lamps | - All used fluorescent lamps must be enclosed in a
cardboard box. Each container must be taped closed to
prevent breakage and spillage.
- Used lamps are stored in the locked "Universal Waste"
trailer in the FM compound. The key to unlock the trailer
can be signed out at the Work Control Service in building
003.
- Do NOT leave lamps or boxes outside the trailer; all lamps must be stored in the trailer.
- If you observe broken lamps within the trailer,
call DES at extension (301) 405-3990 for clean-up.
- Empty boxes for used fluorescent lamps are available in the "Empty Containers" storage trailer, located in the FM compound.
- Each container of used fluorescent lamps must be labeled
and visible with the following:
Used Lamps
Accumulation Start Date: _____________
Building #: __________________
Number of Bulbs in container: __________________
- Copies of above container label information may be
downloaded at www.des.umd.edu.
- University personnel who handle/manage Universal Waste
must be trained. Training is available online at
www.des.umd.edu or request classroom training by calling
53990.
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Batteries, Used Pesticides, Mercury Thermostats, PCB-containing Lamp Ballasts |
- These waste items will be managed as Chemical Waste.
- Please reference the Chemical Waste Disposal Guidelines
for packaging and disposal.
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Universal Waste
Assistance DES (301) 405-3990
Work Control (301) 405-2222
General Waste | Biological Waste | Chemical Waste |
Radioactive Waste | Multi-Hazard or Mixed Waste | Universal Waste
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