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HAZARDOUS and UNIVERSAL WASTE: SATELLITE ACCUMULATION

Introduction

Satellite accumulation is the term used wherever waste is generated and accumulated prior to pickup by Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). The satellite accumulation area must be at or near the point where the waste is generated and under the control of the operator(s) of the process or activity that generates the waste. This requirement may be satisfied by locating the satellite accumulation area in the line of sight of the operator(s) or in a locked compartment to which the operator(s) control(s) access.

Hazardous waste is any chemical in liquid, solid, or gaseous state including unused products for disposal.

Universal waste is any intact light bulb including fluorescent and incandescent, any type battery including alkaline and nickel cadmium (NiCad), and any light ballast.

Applicable ASU Policy

EHS 401 Hazardous Waste Management

Applicable ASU Guidelines

EHS Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines
EHS Universal Waste Compliance Guidelines

Applicable Regulations

40 CFR 237.6
40 CFR 273 Subpart B
40 CFR 265.170 through 178

Summary of Requirements

Hazardous and Chemical Waste:

Maximum Accumulation

Not more than a total of 55-gallons of chemical waste or one quart of acutely hazardous waste may be accumulated .

Segregation

Incompatible wastes must be physically segregated. For example, acids must be segregated from bases, and oxidizers must be segregated from flammables, corrosive and poisons.

Spill Prevention

It is recommended that Chemical waste containers be stored within secondary containment to prevent or minimize spills.

Labeling

The generator of the waste is required to identify the container with the words “Hazardous Waste” while accumulating waste and is required to keep track of the contents of the wastes accumulated in each container. The container contents/composition or words that identify the waste must also be posted on the container (i.e., “waste organic acids”) as well as the hazard class (flammable, corrosive, etc). When the container becomes full, a completed waste tag must be attached to the waste container. The tag must include a detailed description of the contents/composition of the waste within the container as well as all contact/generator information. Waste containers without waste tags will not be picked up by EH&S.

Container Management

Chemical waste containers must be in good condition, kept closed except when waste is being added, and compatible with the wastes that are being accumulated in them. Always leave a minimum of at least 1-inch of headspace in the containers.

Accumulation Time

Wastes being actively accumulated in containers in satellite accumulation areas can be held in those areas until the containers become full or until a total volume of 55-gallons or 1-quart of acutely hazardous waste is reached. Please contact ASU EH&S at x5-8554 or x5-3899 for assistance or to arrange for a waste pick-up or on-line at: http://www.asu.edu/uagc/EHS/waste.htm

Summary of Requirements

Universal Waste:

Maximum Accumulation

Universal waste may not be accumulated for longer than one (1) year. Contact EH&S at x5-3899 or x5-8554 for assistance.

Segregation

Incompatible wastes must be physically segregated. For example: light bulbs are required to be segregated by size and type to avoid breakage, batteries are required to be segregated from light bulbs.

Spill Prevention

Daily visual inspections of the condition of the universal waste container(s) are recommended, but not required.

Labeling

The generator of the universal waste is required to identify the container with the words that properly describe the contents while accumulating the waste (i.e., “used alkaline batteries”). Used light bulbs are required to be kept in closed containers and must be labeled with the words “USED MERCURY LAMPS”

Container Management

Universal waste containers must be in good condition, kept closed except when waste is being added, and compatible with the wastes that are being accumulated in them.

Accumulation Time

Wastes being actively accumulated in containers in satellite accumulation areas can be held in those areas until the containers become full but not longer than one (1) year. Please contact ASU EH&S at x5-3899 to arrange for a waste pick-up or online at: http://www.asu.edu/uagc/EHS/waste.htm Used light bulbs and light ballasts can be dropped off at the Universal Waste Satellite Accumulation Area outside Engineering Center, C wing, room 134 (ASU Hazardous Waste Accumulation Facility).

Training

Certain individuals who handle hazardous or universal waste may be required to receive annual training.

Inspections

Daily visual inspections of the condition of waste container(s) are recommended, but not required.

Updated 11/21/06

ASU FACT SHEET
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATELLITE ACCUMULATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE
Location		The satellite accumulation area must be at or near the point where the waste is generated and under the control of the operator(s) of the process or activity that generates the waste. This requirement may be satisfied by locating the satellite accumulation area in the line of sight of the operator(s) or in a locked compartment to which the operator(s) control(s) access.
Maximum Accumulation Limits		Not more than a total of 55-gallons of chemical waste or one quart of acutely hazardous waste may be accumulated. Contact EH&S at x5-8554 for a list of acutely hazardous material.
Segregation		Incompatible wastes must be physically segregated. For example, acids must be segregated from bases, and oxidizers must be segregated from flammables, corrosive and poisons.
Spill Prevention		It is recommended that Chemical waste containers be stored within secondary containment to prevent or minimize spills. Daily visual inspections of the condition of the chemical waste container(s) are also recommended, but not required.
Labeling		The generator of the waste is required to identify the container with the words “Hazardous Waste” while accumulating waste and is required to keep track of the contents of the wastes accumulated in each container. The container contents/composition or words that identify the waste must also be posted on the container (i.e., “waste organic acids”) as well as the hazard class (flammable, corrosive, etc). When the container becomes full, a completed waste tag must be attached to the waste container. The tag must include a detailed description of the contents/composition of the waste within the container as well as all contact/generator information. Waste containers without waste tags will not be picked up by EH&S.
Container Management		Chemical waste containers must be in good condition, kept closed except when waste is being added, and compatible with the wastes that are being accumulated in them. Always leave a minimum of at least 1-inch of headspace in the containers.
Accumulation Time		Wastes being actively accumulated in containers in satellite accumulation areas can be held in those areas until the containers become full or until a total volume of 55-gallons or 1-quart of acutely hazardous waste is reached. Please contact ASU EH&S at x5-3899 to arrange for a waste pick-up or on-line at: http://www.asu.edu/uagc/EHS/waste.htm
Training		Certain individuals who handle chemical waste may be required to receive annual training on hazardous waste management.

Last Revised 11/21/06

ASU FACT SHEET
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATELLITE ACCUMULATION OF UNIVERSAL WASTE Including all light bulbs, batteries & light ballast
Location		The satellite accumulation area must be at or near the point where the waste is generated and under the control of the operator(s) of the process or activity that generates the waste. This requirement may be satisfied by locating the satellite accumulation area in the line of sight of the operator(s) or in a locked compartment to which the operator(s) control(s) access.
Maximum Accumulation Limits		Universal waste may not be accumulated for longer than one (1) year. Contact EH&S at x5-3899 or x5-8554 for assistance
Segregation		Incompatible wastes must be physically segregated. For example: light bulbs should be segregated by size and type to avoid breakage, batteries should be segregated from bulbs.
Spill Prevention		Daily visual inspections of the condition of the universal waste container(s) are also recommended, but not required.
Labeling		The generator of the universal waste is required to identify the container with the words that properly describe the contents while accumulating the waste (i.e., “used alkaline batteries”). Used light bulbs should be kept in closed containers and must be labeled with the words “USED MERCURY LAMPS”
Container Management		Universal waste containers must be in good condition, kept closed except when waste is being added, and compatible with the wastes that are being accumulated in them.
Accumulation Time		Wastes being actively accumulated in containers in satellite accumulation areas can be held in those areas until the containers become full but not longer than one (1) year. Please contact ASU EH&S at x5-3899 to arrange for a waste pick-up or on-line at: http://www.asu.edu/uagc/EHS/waste.htm Used light bulbs and light ballast should be dropped off at the Universal Waste Satellite Accumulation Area outside Engineering Center, C wing, room 134 (the universities Hazardous Waste Accumulation Facility).
Training		Certain individuals who handle universal waste may be required to receive annual training on hazardous waste management.

Updated 11/21/06

Mailing Address: PO Box 873804, Tempe, Arizona 85287-3804
Contact Email: EHS@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 965-1823
FAX: (480) 965-0736


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