Universal Waste Storage and Handling

There are five main categories of universal waste: batteries, lamps, pesticides, aerosol cans, and mercury-containing equipment. These special categories of hazardous wastes are meant to reduce the management burden and facilitate the recycling of universal wastes. This course will cover storage, container labeling, handling, and spill cleanup procedures for universal wastes.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• List the five categories of universal waste
• Describe universal waste requirements
• Describe appropriate storage and handling procedures for each type of universal waste
• Explain the hazards of universal wastes
• Recall general cleanup actions for universal waste