What is universal waste?

Universal waste are specific hazardous waste streams not typically properly managed under hazardous waste regulations.

Universal waste include:
Lamps:
Fluorescent, high intensity discharge (HID), sodium vapor, mercury vapor, neon, and incandescent lamps.

Batteries:
Spent dry cell and lead-acid batteries.

Pesticides:
Certain suspended, canceled, or unused pesticides.

Devices containing elemental mercury:
Thermostats, switches, thermometers, manometers, barometers, and various medical devices.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Mask - Dust, flat-fold, isolation, procedural, respirator (including N95).
Disposable gloves - Latex, nitrile, vinyl and plastic gloves.
Not accepted: DO NOT send in fabrics such as cloth gloves or any items that may be considered hazardous waste.