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NOTE: Businesses that generate and manage dangerous wastes and universal wastes <br /> are considered both a dangerous waste generator,and a universal waste handler. <br /> Significant Benefits <br /> Benefits for managing dangerous waste lamps as universal waste <br /> include: <br /> A Waste is not counted toward waste generation totals to determine <br /> generator status. <br /> ➢ Waste is not reported on the Dangerous Waste Annual Report. <br /> ➢ Waste does not need to be manifested when sent off-site. <br /> ➢ Accumulation time limit for universal waste is increased to one year. <br /> What is the Difference Between the 1998 UWR <br /> and the UWR with Lamps? <br /> There is one significant difference regarding when a lamp handler <br /> becomes a large quantity handler, subject to more requirements: <br /> Handler Type Pre-2000 Rule New Rule with Lamps <br /> Small Quantity Handler Accumulate less than Accumulate less than <br /> 11,000 pounds of 2,200 pounds of lamps, <br /> Universal Waste or less than 11,000 <br /> pounds of total <br /> universal waste, <br /> including lamps. <br /> Large Quantity Handler Accumulate 11,000 or Accumulate 2,200 or <br /> more pounds of Universal more pounds of <br /> Waste dangerous waste lamps <br /> or 11,000 pounds of <br /> total universal waste <br /> (including lamps) <br /> Is On-Site Lamp Crushing to Reduce Volume <br /> Allowed? <br /> Universal waste lamp handlers and transporters cannot dispose of or treat <br /> universal waste lamps. This prohibition on treatment includes lama <br /> crushing. Lamp crushing is considered a treatment-by-generator activity, <br /> subject to full regulation under the Dangerous Waste Regulations. Crushed <br /> lamps must be managed as dangerous waste unless they are shown to be <br /> non-dangerous through the designation process. <br /> 4 The Department of Ecology is an Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> Publication#00-04-020 <br />