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containing lat ips. In some states, Universal Waste status is lost when lamps are <br /> broken and mist be handled as a full hazardous waste. <br /> General Que tions <br /> 1. What happens if I throw universal waste in the garbage? <br /> Like used motor oil and paint, universal waste is a kind of hazardous waste. <br /> It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage. In addition, by <br /> throwing universal waste in the garbage, you can cause additional hazards to <br /> your garbs a handler. Eventually chemicals in illegally disposed hazardous <br /> waste can e released into the environment and contaminate our air, water, <br /> and possib y the food we eat. <br /> 2. If I can't throw this stuff in the trash how do I get rid of it? <br /> Many locagovernment agencies run programs that help households and small <br /> businesses recycle or properly dispose of their hazardous wastes. Additionally, <br /> some retail rs will collect certain universal wastes, such as batteries. For <br /> informatio on local collection programs, contact your municipal waste service <br /> provider. ou can check http://www.earth91 l.ori for a universal waste <br /> collection rogram near you. <br /> 3. How do I ow if a particular electronic device can't be thrown in the trash? <br /> The depart ent of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has tested many <br /> electronic evices including tube-type and flat panel televisions and <br /> computer onitors, laptop computers, computers(CPUs), printers, radios, <br /> microwave ovens, VCR's, cell phones, cordless phones, and telephone <br /> answering achines. The devices that DTSC tested contained concentrations <br /> of metals (1 ad and copper)high enough to make them hazardous wastes when <br /> they are dis arded. Unless you are sure they are not hazardous, you should <br /> presume th se types of devices need to be recycled or disposed of as <br /> hazardous waste and that they may not be thrown in the trash. For additional <br /> assistance, ou can call the Waste Evaluation help line at (916) 322-7676. <br /> 4. Is there a ase-in period for compliance with the expiration of the disposal <br /> exemptions. <br /> No, the exe ption expired on February 8, 2006. However, in the view of the <br /> California I tegrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and the DTSC, local <br /> enforcement 1 agencies (LEAs) and certified unified program agencies (CUPAs) <br /> should take nto account the need for a short transition period for <br /> owners/ope ors to implement any new requirements and that LEAs and CUPAs <br />