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Lustre-Cal Nameplate Corp . Lodi , California 6 . UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE - FLUORESCENT TUBES & OTHER LAMPS , BATTERIES , AND CATHODE RAY TUBES ( CRT) . ATHORITY . 64 Federal Register 36465 amending 40 CFR 273 DATE OF APPLICABILITY : January 6 , 2000 Generators are classified as small and large quantity generators . Small quantity generators may accumulate up to 5 , 000 kilograms ( 11 , 000 lbs . ) of all universal wastes combined (other universal wastes are waste batteries , mercury-containing switches and thermostats and banned pesticides ) . Once 5 , 000 kilograms ( 11 , 000 lbs . ) are exceeded , the generator is considered a large quantity generator. LAMPS COVERED : Any lamp which when tested exceeds the federal regulatory levels for mercury , cadmium and other hazardous waste constituents listed at 40 CFR 261 . 24 and/or 22 CCR 66261 . 24 ( a ) ( 1 ) . Fluorescent, High intensity , Neon , Mercury vapor, High -pressure sodium , and Metal halide . BATTERIES COVERED : All Alkaline , Lead Acid , Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) , and Lithium ( Li ) batteries . CRT' s : All CRT' s found in certain televisions , computer monitors , electronic devices , electric test equipment, and other items using CRT displays . TUBE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS : As a universal waste , the covered lamps fall under the mandatory handling , storage and off-site management rules , but are not regulated as hazardous waste . 1 . Large quantity generators must notify EPA and have an EPA identification number or amend an existing number to include generation of universal wastes . Small generators are exempt from notifying EPA . 2 . Waste lamps must be placed in containers or packages that are structurally sound , adequate to prevent breakage and compatible with the contents of the lamps . The containers must remain closed and lack evidence of leakage , spillage or damage that could cause leakage . The rule does not clearly describe the container for fluorescent tubes other than to state it must be structurally sound , adequate to prevent breakage and closeable . The storage location must be inspected weekly and records kept indicating the amount and condition of the "waste" lamps being stored . 3 . Containers must be labeled " Universal Waste—Lamps" or " Waste Lamps" or " Used Lamp" . There is no requirement that the label include the date accumulation began ; however, because storage time is limited to one year and the generator must prove compliance , a date on the label is advisable . 4 . Spill or release response is required if any lamp is broken , including immediate cleanup and placing of the broken lamp in container meeting the above requirement. 5 . Employees must be trained to familiarize them with management requirements and release response procedures . 6 . Treatment by crushing is prohibited , unless a state seeks to authorize it . The state must prove the treatment method provides comparable containment of releases to the agency' s requirements . 7 . Disposal and/or dilution by mixing with other solid waste prohibited . 8