A Quick Guide for Universal Waste Handlers to Stay On Top of Requirements

Below is an easy-to-read chart that identifies the regulations that affect each generator type…

	Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste	Large Quantity Handler of Universal Waste	Universal Waste Transporter	Universal Waste Designation Facilities
Prohibitions	40 CFR 273.11	40 CFR 273.31	40 CFR 273.51	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Notifications	40 CFR 273.12–no requirements	40 CFR 273.32	Comply with DOT requirements	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Waste Management Requirements	40 CFR 273.13	40 CFR 273.33	40 CFR 273.52– Comply with DOT requirements	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Label/Marking	40 CFR 273.14	40 CFR 273.34	Comply with DOT requirements	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Storage Time Limits	40 CFR 273.15– 1-year limit	40 CFR 273.35– 1-year limit	40 CFR 273.53– 10-day limit	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Employee Training	40 CFR 273.16– distribute information	40 CFR 273.36– ensure familiarity	Comply with DOT requirements	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Response to Releases	40 CFR 273.17	40 CFR 273.37	40 CFR 273.54	Comply with RCRA TSDF requirements
Off-Site Shipments	40 CFR 273.18	40 CFR 273.38	40 CFR 273.55– Comply with DOT requirements	40 CFR 273.61
Tracking	40 CFR 273.19– no requirements	40 CFR 273.39	Comply with DOT requirements	40 CFR 273.62
Export Requirements	40 CFR 273.20	40 CFR 273.40	40 CFR 273.56	40 CFR 273.63