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What is the Universal Waste Rule?
As a destination facility for universal waste recycling, NLR operates under both state and federal regulations, including Section 22a-449(c)-113 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) and the federal Universal Waste Rule (40 CFR Part 273).
The Universal Waste Rule is designed to simplify compliance by reducing regulatory burden—allowing for longer storage times, streamlined recordkeeping, and the consolidation of waste without requiring a permit.
Under this rule, universal wastes are typically:
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Generated across a wide range of non-industrial settings
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Produced by a large number of sources (often exceeding 1,000 generators)
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Commonly found in significant quantities within non-hazardous waste management systems
Universal Waste Rules and Regulations
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) outlines what a hazardous waste is, how it should be stored, how long it can sit in one location, and also how it should be transported. In 1976 RCRA regulations labelled fluorescent lamps as a hazardous waste.
Superfund Law (CERCLA)
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or “Superfund” Law prohibiting the dumping and improper disposal of various wastes and holding existing business entities accountable for cleanup. Created in the 1980’s the “release” or “threat of release” of hazardous substances triggers a Superfund notification and specific cleanup requirements.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Another law in 1976 passed to require better records keeping, testing, and restrictions of specific hazardous chemical substances. TSCA banned production of PCB’s in the United States because of their negative health impacts on people, animals, and the environment.
State Regulations
According to the general structure of most federal regulatory programs, states must adopt the federal regulations as a minimum requirement. In many case, state regulations are often more stringent than federal programs. Since we serve many states both in pickup and mail-back programs, you must check your states rules and regulations to see if there are additional requirements.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) outlines what a hazardous waste is, how it should be stored, how long it can sit in one location, and also how it should be transported. In 1976 RCRA regulations labelled fluorescent lamps as a hazardous waste.
Superfund Law (CERCLA)
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or “Superfund” Law prohibiting the dumping and improper disposal of various wastes and holding existing business entities accountable for cleanup. Created in the 1980’s the “release” or “threat of release” of hazardous substances triggers a Superfund notification and specific cleanup requirements.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Another law in 1976 passed to require better records keeping, testing, and restrictions of specific hazardous chemical substances. TSCA banned production of PCB’s in the United States because of their negative health impacts on people, animals, and the environment.
State Regulations
According to the general structure of most federal regulatory programs, states must adopt the federal regulations as a minimum requirement. In many case, state regulations are often more stringent than federal programs. Since we serve many states both in pickup and mail-back programs, you must check your states rules and regulations to see if there are additional requirements.
Customer Drop-Off Hours.
If you're an existing FetchPro member, our receiving hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM EST at 8 Craftsman Rd. East Windsor, CT 06088. All drop-offs require at least 24 hours’ notice—just give us a heads-up before you arrive.
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