EPA first issued the universal waste rule in 1995 to streamline the regulatory requirements for the collection and transport of certain ubiquitous hazardous wastes, and thereby facilitate ...

The Memorandum was transmitted from Carolyn Hoskinson, Director- EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation Recovery to the LRCD Division Directors, Regions 1-10. The stated purpose of the Memorandum is to ...

Universal wastes are waste streams that meet the definition of a hazardous waste but are very common and can be easily recycled. Universal waste includes: Batteries Pesticides Mercury-containing ...

The State of Connecticut has adopted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rule governing the management of certain hazardous wastes. Although still considered "hazardous," these items are used ...