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In California, Improper E-Waste Export Now a Crime

11/20/2023

In California, Improper E-Waste Export Now a Crime

A new California state law makes it a crime to export e-waste for recycling or disposal unless the exporter takes several steps to ensure (and prove) that the waste will be handled safely and legally after it leaves the state.
NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

5/30/2023

NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

Starting July 8, 2023, hazardous waste generators in New York may manage aerosol cans and paint under the streamlined universal waste standards. See the highlights of NYSDEC's rule.
New York Proposes Adding Two Universal Wastes

11/14/2022

New York Proposes Adding Two Universal Wastes

A proposed rule published on November 9, 2022 would add two new universal wastes to New York’s state hazardous waste program—aerosol cans and paint.
Don't Get Creative with RCRA Waste Markings

6/17/2022

Don't Get Creative with RCRA Waste Markings

Recently in Texas, an oil refinery was penalized for a handful of alleged hazardous waste violations. One violation that stands out as especially avoidable concerns the wording used on a container holding universal waste.
Are All Pesticides Universal Waste Under RCRA?

2/24/2022

Are All Pesticides Universal Waste Under RCRA?

How to identify hazardous waste pesticides that may be managed as universal waste under the RCRA regulations in 40 CFR Part 273. 
Texas: Major RCRA Updates In Effect Now

2/1/2022

Texas: Major RCRA Updates In Effect Now

A Final Rule to significantly revise the Texas state hazardous and industrial waste regulations is in effect as of February 3. 
Are LED Lamps Hazardous Waste?

6/25/2021

Are LED Lamps Hazardous Waste?

To determine if LED lamps should be managed as hazardous waste or universal waste, we need to look to closely at the RCRA regulations.
Are Aerosols Universal Waste in My State?

1/11/2021

Are Aerosols Universal Waste in My State?

EPA’s Final Rule to add aerosol cans to the RCRA universal waste program took effect nearly one year ago. But not everyone can manage aerosols as universal waste just yet. Did your state adopt the aerosol universal waste rule yet?
 
Final Rule Alert: Cal DTSC Adds New Universal Waste to State Program

10/23/2020

Final Rule Alert: Cal DTSC Adds New Universal Waste to State Program

Cal DTSC added photovoltaic modules, better known as solar panels, to the State universal waste program to facilitate proper management, recycling, and disposal. The Final Rule takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021. 
Final Rule Alert: Aerosol Cans as Universal Waste

11/26/2019

Final Rule Alert: Aerosol Cans as Universal Waste

UPDATE 12/09/19: EPA's Final Rule to add hazardous waste aerosol cans to the universal waste program appeared in the Federal Register today, December 9, 2019. 

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