UNIVERSAL WASTE
(40 CFR 273 incorporated by ARM 17.53.1301)

UNIVERSAL WASTE LAMPS
(40 CFR 273.13 and ARM 17.53.1303)

A SQHUW:

  • Must contain lamps in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of the lamps.
  • Must immediately clean up, and place in a container, any lamp that is broken.
  • Must place, in a container, any lamp that shows evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that could cause the release of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment.
  • Must place lamps in a closed container that is structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the lamps and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage or releases of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment.
    • Spent lamp crushing unit.
    Spent lamp crushing unit.
  • May treat waste lamps on-site by crushing or intentionally breaking by:
    • Crushing or breaking the lamp in the final accumulation container.
    • Following the written operation and maintenance procedures developed by the manufacturer.
    • Tracking all operations and maintenance activities in logbook or equivalent document.
    • Having the manufacturer’s written procedures and tracking documents available for inspection at all times.
    • Complying with the mercury exposure limits set by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1000.
    • Complying with requirements found in 40 CFR 273.13(d) and 273.33(d) for the proper management of universal waste lamps.