University Of South Carolina
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Office of Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste Management Program
Issued: March 2 3 , 200 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PART 1 – Universal Waste Program 3
1.2(e) Cleanup of Broken or Leaking Batteries 5
1.6(g) Battery Transportation 7
1.4(d) Thermostat Collection 10
1.4(e) Cleanup of Broken or Leaking Thermostats 11
1.4(g) Thermostat Transportation 12
1.4(h) Thermostat Processing 13
1.5(e) Cleanup of Broken Lamps 16
1.6(d) Ballast Transportation 21
PART 1 – Universal Waste Program
1.1 Universal Waste
The South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (the Regulations) defines a Universal Waste Handler as a generator of universal waste or the owner or operator of a facility, including all contiguous property, that receives universal waste from other universal waste handlers, accumulates universal waste, and sends universal waste to another universal waste handler, to a destination facility, or to a foreign destination. A Universal Waste is any of the following hazardous wastes that are subject to the universal waste requirements of part 273:
(a) Batteries - see section 1.2;
(b) Pesticides - see section 1.3;
(c) Thermostats - see section 1.4.
(d) Lamps - see section 1.5; and
(e) Ballasts – see Section 1.6
A small quantity generator of Universal Waste accumulates onsite less than 5,000 kg of universal waste at any one time. The University of South Carolina generates and has onsite greater than 5,000 kg, or 11,000 lbs of universal waste at any one time and is therefore designated as a large quantity generator according to R.273.9. The Regulations allow universal waste to be handled in an alternative, and less stringent, manner, in lieu of regulation under parts 260 through 272.
1.2 Batteries
1. 2 (a) Waste Minimization
Batteries should be maintained as whole, sealed units whenever possible to enable recycling as part of the University of South Carolina’s best management practices.
1. 2 ( b ) Battery Handling
Batteries must be handled in a way that prevents the release of any waste to the environment. Whole, sealed batteries must be handled in a way that complies with the procedures below. Broken or leaking batteries must be handled as hazardous waste. When handling hazardous batteries take the following precautions:
1. Don Personal protective clothing (PPE), including the following:
a) Nitrile or neoprene gloves.
c) Goggles or face shield.
The following types of batteries are considered universal waste and must be collected for recycling:
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1. Nickel Cadmium
2. Nickel Metal Hydride
3. Nickel Zinc
4. Absolyte Cells
5. Alkaline: Zero Mercury
6. Alkaline: Containing HG
7. Zinc-Carbon
8. Zinc-Air
9. Lead-Acid Cylinder Type
10. Lead-Acid Gel Type
11. Lead-Acid Steel Case
12. Mercury Batteries
13. Button Cells
14. Lithium
15. Lithium Ion
16. Carbon Air
17. Carbon Air w/HG
18. Lead Acid Automotive Type
19. Lead Acid Steel Case
20. Magnesium (TMK quote
21. Mercury Batteries
22. Mercury Devices
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1. 2 ( c ) Battery Training
Batteries may be hazardous when they are broken or leaking. These batteries are regulated under the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and must be handled in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Act. All personnel who may handle or transport batteries must receive annual hazardous waste management training. Training is offered by Environmental Health and Safety by request. This training will include:
1. Hazardous Waste Identification and Characterization
2. Proper Handling Procedures
3. Waste Pick-up Requests
4. Spill Clean-up Procedures
5. Emergency Response
Please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) to schedule training.
1. 2 ( d ) Battery Collection
Batteries will be collected in central locations for the Facilities, Housing and Athletics Departments. These collection points are listed in Appendix B.
1. 2 ( e ) Cleanup of Broken or Leaking Batteries
Broken or leaking batteries must be handled as a hazardous waste. Each consolidation area will have a spill clean-up kit. The kit will contain the following:
1) Small broom and dustpan
2) Nitrile gloves
3) Goggles
4) Waste bags
5) Waste tags
6) vermiculite
Use this kit to clean up waste in the following manner:
1) Ensure that proper PPE has been donned, to include nitrile gloves and safety goggles or a face shield.
2) Evaluate incident to ensure that it is not imminently endangering human health or the environment.
3) Collect battery materials and debris and place in waste bag.
4) Spread vermiculite over any liquid waste, beginning at the outside perimeter and moving inward.
5) Allow vermiculite to stand until liquid has been absorbed.
6) Collect contaminated vermiculite using a dustpan and small broom. Place all debris in the waste bag.
7) Fill out a waste tag and place it on the bag. Information on the tag should include the following:
a) The words “Hazardous Waste”
b) The EPA Waste code: “D002” There may be additional codes, please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager for details (Appendix A)
c) The phrase “Leaking Batteries”
d) The name of the generator. “Athletics”, “Facilities”, or “Housing”
e) The name of the collection location and the contact information for the individual who is in charge of that area.
f) The phone number of the individual who is in charge of that area.
8) Notify your area coordinator of the incident.
9) Contact the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) for a waste pickup.
1. 2 ( f ) Battery Storage
2. Sealed Batteries
At each collection point batteries will be stored in 5 or 6-gallon buckets or similar consolidation containers. Each container will be labeled as indicated below. If there is an existing label on the container the old label must be removed or blackened-out before adding a new label.
When the first battery is added to a container, it must be marked with the following:
a) One of the following phrases:
i. Universal Waste –battery(s),
ii. Waste battery(s); or
iii. Used batteries.
b) The date that the first battery is placed into a storage container must be marked on each container.
Note: A large quantity handler of universal waste may accumulate universal waste for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste is generated and must be able to demonstrate the length of time that the universal waste has been accumulated from the date it becomes a waste or is received.
c) The total number of batteries that are in each container.
Note: A tally or count should be maintained at each location. This may be done by any method that is established by each Area Coordinator, so long as that method ensures an accurate waste count.
d) The type of batteries that are in the container.
Note: Batteries may be comingled
3. Unsealed, Leaking Batteries
At each collection point, unsealed leaking batteries will be stored in a 5 or 6-gallon bucket for consolidation. The container must remain closed at all times, except when adding or removing waste. The container must be marked with the following information:
a) The words “Hazardous Waste”
b) The EPA Waste code: “D002” There may be additional codes, please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager for details (Appendix A)
c) The phrase “Leaking Batteries”
d) The name of the generator. “Athletics”, “Facilities”, or “Housing”
e) The name of the collection location and the contact information for the individual who is in charge of that area.
f) The phone number of the individual who is in charge of that area.
g) Once the container is full it must be marked with an accumulation start date. This will be the date that the container became full.
Note: The University has 72 hours from the time that greater than 55 gallons of hazardous waste is generated in a satellite accumulation area to remove the waste to the hazardous waste storage area. Please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) to arrange for pickup.
1.6( g ) Battery Transportation
Individuals who transport batteries are required to have Hazardous Waste Management Training. This training must be repeated annually and can be arranged through the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A).
1. Sealed Batteries
Area Coordinators will collect all batteries from each consolidation area monthly and deliver them to the lamp storage area at 743 Green Street.
The Area Coordinator must contact the Universal Waste Coordinator (Appendix A) three days in advance to schedule a drop-off. The Coordinator will ensure that the transporter of the batteries has the appropriate training prior to moving the lamps.
A University of South Carolina Bill of Lading for Universal Waste (manifest) (Appendix C) must be completed by the universal waste generator for each shipment of waste.
Prior to transport the batteries must be packed in a closed container in a manner that prevents batteries from spilling out of the container and that prevents breakage. The batteries will be transported in a state-owned vehicle. Batteries may not be transported in privately owned vehicles. Batteries must be loaded and unloaded in a manner that prevents breakage. During transport the battery containers must be secured to the vehicle to prevent unnecessary movement.
The manifest (Appendix C) must be given to the Universal Waste Coordinator upon delivery. The batteries are the responsibility of the area coordinator until they accepted and the manifest has been signed by both parties.
2. Unsealed Batteries
Please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) to arrange for transportation of full container(s). Anyone who transports hazardous waste is required to have Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Transportation training. Renewal of initial training is required every three (3) years. Untrained personnel may not transport unsealed batteries.
After pickup, the waste batteries will be stored in the hazardous waste storage area until they are removed by the vendor. They must be removed with 90 days of the date that the container became full.
1.6( h ) Battery Processing
3. Sealed Batteries
Packaged, sealed batteries will be stored in the facilities lamp storage area until they can be removed by the universal waste vendor.
Upon receipt, the Universal Waste Coordinator will ensure that each container is labeled and closed in a way that meets the regulatory requirement. Additionally, he will verify the information on the Manifest (Appendix C) which will then be signed by both parties.
The Manifest (Appendix C) will be used as an official record of receipt for the batteries, and will be utilized to charge disposal fees back to each appropriate section using our current contracted fees. The current fee schedule is available upon request to the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A).
The Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) will be contacted to arrange for vendor pickups.
4. Unsealed Batteries
Unsealed batteries will be disposed of through a hazardous waste vendor within 90 days of the date that the container became full.
1.3 Pesticides
1. 3 (a) Waste Minimization
Non-hazardous methods of eliminating pests should be used whenever possible as part of the University of South Carolina’s best management practices.
1. 3 ( b ) Waste Determination
Pesticides that are not characteristic or listed hazardous wastes under sections 260-272 of the Regulations may be Universal Waste and fall under the handling procedures outlined in R.273.
All waste determinations must be made by the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) or other qualified Health and Safety Personnel.
1.3( c ) Pesticide Handling
Each container holding Pesticides must be labeled with the following information:
1. The identity of the contents of the container
2. The name of the generator, or person that is disposing of the pesticide(s)
3. The name of the collection location and the contact information for the individual who is in charge of that area
4. The phone number of the individual who is in charge of that area
Please contact the Hazardous Waste Manager (Appendix A) to arrange for transportation of waste pesticide(s). Anyone who transports hazardous waste is required to have Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Transportation training. Renewal of initial training is required every three (3) years. Untrained personnel may not transport pesticide(s).
Upon receipt of the pesticides the Hazardous Waste Manager will make a waste determination and dispose of the pesticides through an authorized vendor.
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1.4 Thermostats
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1. 4 (a) Waste Minimization
Thermostats that are not characteristic or listed hazardous wastes under sections 260-272 of the Regulations may be Universal Waste and fall under the handling procedures outlined in R.273. The hazardous component in thermostats is the mercury temperature switch.
1. 4 (b) Thermostat Handling
Thermostats must be handled in a way that prevents the release of any waste to the environment. Whole, sealed thermostats must be handled in a way that complies with the procedures below. Thermostats that are broken in a way that could cause mercury to be released into the environment must be handled as hazardous waste. When handling hazardous thermostats take the following precautions:
1. Don Personal protective clothing (PPE), including the following:
a) Nitrile or neoprene gloves.
c) Goggles or face shield.
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1. 4 ( c ) Thermostat Training
Thermostats may be hazardous when they are broken or leaking. These Thermostats are regulated under the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and must be handled in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Act. All personnel who may handle or transport Thermostats must receive annual hazardous waste management training. Training is offered by Environmental Health and Safety by request. This training will include: