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Focus <br /> W A S H I N 6 T 0 N STATE Universal Waste Rule for Dangerous <br /> E E C A O T L TG <br /> OF Waste Lamps WAC 173-303-573 <br /> Background <br /> The Universal Waste Rule (UWR) establishes alternative, streamlined <br /> waste management standards in place of most of the Dangerous Waste <br /> Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC, except for, WAC 173-303-050, <br /> 173-303-145 and 173-303-960. Universal wastes are certain dangerous <br /> wastes that are frequently generated, and that are able to be managed <br /> appropriately under less stringent regulatory requirements. The <br /> Universal Waste Rule for batteries and mercury-containing thermostats <br /> has been in place in Washington State since 1998. For more <br /> information on the original UWR,refer to Ecology publication number <br /> 98-407(Revised). <br /> In June 2000, Ecology added lamps that are dangerous waste to the <br /> UWR. This rule replaces the"Interim Policy on Waste Management of <br /> Spent Fluorescent Light Tubes,"dated January 30, 1995. <br /> Universal Waste Categories of Lamps <br /> The types of lamps that may be universal waste include: <br /> > Fluorescent tubes <br /> > High density(HID) lamps (mercury vapor,metal halide, high <br /> pressure sodium) <br /> > Compact fluorescent <br /> ➢ Neon lamps' <br /> A Any other lamps that are dangerous waste <br /> 1"Neon"lamp manufacturers do not always use the inert gas neon, <br /> some are manufactured using mercury and phosphor powder. <br /> June 2000 <br /> The Department of Ecology is an Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> Publication#00-04-020 <br />