Universal Waste
Overview
Universal waste is generated in numerous places around the Notre Dame campus and is handled by university employees. Universal waste is a subcategory of hazardous waste that poses low risk to human health when handled and transported safely. It consists of batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps (light bulbs). The University recognizes that there are potential hazards associated with the use and disposal of universal waste materials.
Written Program
Battery Recycling Program
To improve safety and environmental impact, the Office of Risk Management and Safety and the Office of Sustainability have updated the process of collecting University-generated batteries on campus. Starting July 1, all battery buckets have been removed from workspaces, transitioning the responsible battery collection process to the online work order system. Visit green.nd.edu.
Training
A small quantity waste handler must ensure that all employees who handle or are responsible for managing universal waste are informed on the proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the specific universal waste(s) they handle.
Universal Waste training for operations personnel is located within the Universal waste training course that is in ComplyND. It should be assigned by supervisors to staff who handle/manage universal waste on campus.
Regulatory Information
This policy is based on the federal regulation 40 CFR part 273 and state regulation 329 IAC 3.1-16. It regulates the handling and disposal of universal waste.