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 ...

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add hazardous pharmaceutical wastes to the Universal Waste Rule, with the proposed rule applying to surgery centers, hospitals and many other ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — At Monday night’s meeting, the Decatur City Council finalized and approved a new universal yard waste collection program for city residents. Previously, garbage haulers were ...

EPA is seeking comments from ASTSWMO in accordance with the Federal Consultation process provided by Executive Order 13132. ASTSWMO’s Hazardous Waste Subcommittee and Lithium Battery Workgroup are ...

Purdue University is committed to preserving a balance between protecting the health of people and the environment, while accommodating increasingly sophisticated and productive research operations.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle ...