UNIVERSAL WASTE RECYCLING

Where can I recycle?

Households, businesses and Institutions may utilize the following recycling opportunities for universal waste and automotive-type lead acid storage batteries. Rechargeable universal waste batteries (Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA) weighing less than 2 pounds) are also accepted at area businesses through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). For battery drop off locations, go to www.rbrc.org.

If I'm recycling from my home, how should I store used batteries before taking them to a recycling center?

It is recommended that spent batteries be placed in a sealed childproof container out of reach of children, as they are known to be a choking hazard. Call the NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect day or night.

What about car batteries I have stored at my home?

Automotive-type lead acid storage batteries are accepted for recycling at virtually all retailers that sell these types of batteries. A retailer will often pay a "core charge" or offer a rebate on purchase of a new battery. Persons (e.g., automobile owner, service station operator, retail store operator) generating, storing, and transporting automotive-type lead acid storage batteries according to the following provisions are otherwise exempted from the requirements governing hazardous waste:

• Generates in one year, stores at one time, or transports at one time in one vehicle ten or fewer spent lead-acid storage batteries of the above type; and
• The person intends to or does transfer the batteries to a person who stores the batteries or who recycles, uses, reuses or reclaims the batteries.

What are the guidelines for business and institution recycling?

Only Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Universal Waste Generators (CESQUWGs) are eligible to utilize the following recycling opportunities Internal. A CESQUWG is a generator who:

• Disposes of less than 1 kilogram of RCRA acutely hazardous waste, or a combined total of 100 kilograms or less of universal and RCRA hazardous waste, in any calendar month; and
• Generates no more than 5 Cathode Ray Tube Devices in a calendar year.

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What if my business/institution exceeds the CESQUWG thresholds?

Businesses and Institutions that exceed the CESQUWG thresholds must send their universal wastes to other universal waste handlers or destination facilities in accordance with the following requirements (22 CCR 66273.18 or 66273.38, as appropriate):

• Comply with applicable Department Of Transportation requirements for labeling, marking, placarding, and shipping papers; and
• Follow requirements for rejected shipments.

A list of businesses specializing in universal waste recycling services may be found at www.almr.org/membersprintable.pdf.

What if in my business I have to store and transport more than 10 car batteries at one time?

Businesses and Institutions that generate in one year, store at one time, or transport at one time in one vehicle more than ten automotive-type lead acid storage batteries must transport them under manifest using a registered hazardous waste hauler. See the Hazardous Waste Transporter Requirements fact sheet for further information. A list of registered hazardous waste transporters is available at www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Transporters.

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