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Universal Wastes Universal Wastes <br /> ■ Mercury Devices t Batteries <br /> -If possible,replace mercury devices with non- <br /> hazardous devices.Replaced devices must be - Do not store different types of batteries <br /> properly managed. in same container(e.g., keep alkaline <br /> -A mercury spill kit should be readily available in areas batteries separate from lithium <br /> where mercury devices(i.e.,thermometers, <br /> hydrometers)are used. Spill kits can be ordered from batteries). <br /> Lab Safety Supply Catalog,Grainger,or various other <br /> sources. - Batteries must be individually wrapped <br /> If ou have aspill-follow directions of spill kit or (required for lithium batteries) or have <br /> follow directions and further information that can be <br /> found on the US EPA website terminals taped prior to placing in <br /> www.epa.pov/mercury/index. COnta I n e r. <br /> Universal Waste Universal Wastes <br /> ■ Universal Waste Requirements include: <br /> ■ Electronic devices, with or without CRTs, <br /> -Storage in appropriate containers that prevent breakage <br /> exhibiting hazardous waste characteristics and leakage;must be kept closed except when adding or <br /> -Computer Equipment-managed by IT removing waste <br /> representative(for inventory&security purposes). - Place Universal Waste label on each container with <br /> —Other, i.e.,fax machines, printers, phones, description of contents&accumulation start date <br /> etc. -Store/accumulate for up to one year <br /> -Send t0 apprOVed UnIVerSal WBSte recycling - Must be segregated from hazardous waste if stored in <br /> facility hazardous waste storage area. <br /> -Maintain Shipping documents/CertlfCateS of - Immediately contain&clean up any releases of universal <br /> recycling wastes <br /> -Send to an approved universal waste destination facility <br /> (make sure facility can accept universal waste from <br /> businesses) <br /> ,os - Maintain shipping documents/certificates of recycling +os <br /> i <br /> MODEL • - HANDLING AND <br /> STORAGEOF <br /> I Label container with Universal Label. <br /> 2. Keep record of a cumulation date(can accumulate for 1 year,then dispose) <br /> 3. Use Grainger"mocyclepak"or quarterly milk run to dispose of Universa��'Waa)t.'] <br /> 4. Call Rich Sir to,Julianne Finkeinburg,or Karina Hankins @ the Orange Office for <br /> any questions regarding handling and storage of Universal Waste. <br /> 5. Store Universal Waste on Pallets,in a dry and covered area. <br /> UNIVERSAL <br /> MAKE SUIRIEALIL O.rS,BUCKETS,AND DRUMS <br /> HAVE A UNIVERSAL WASTE LABEL AND ARE KEPT <br /> CLOSEDI <br /> 18 <br /> WASTE <br />