Had a visitor

**pcscrapper** · 12-19-2013, 11:44 PM

I recently had a vistor from the EPA, guess What... I learned one thing,

I'm doing a great job, and second,,, just a fyi to those that do recycle,

LCD screen ccfl, when you tear them apart due to gourge or broken screen be sure to put them in a plastic container and label them Universal waste.

and second. Lithium Batteries, again, package them and labe them Universal waste,

He was pleased with my record keeping and pleased with my setup, I was nervour at first but I'm saying what am I doing wrong. and He was really pleased, well thought plan and nicely done.

if You or anyone that is doing recycling, if You've any quesiton I be happy to answer them,

one thing, and he was glad I did this, Batteries, Lead acid batteries, DO not DO NOT store them on the floor, be sure to put them on a pallet with cardboard on the bottom incase one starts to leak,

oh, one more thing, those florescent lightbulbs, that up above your head, You've to report those to the epa where they are going, don't toss them in the garbage, if they find out.. its not a big deal unless its over 220lbs of lights bulbs florescent type, so if you've alot of them again place them in a long corrugated box and label it universal waste and show a paper where you dispose it properly.

So being inspected by the EPA, is not that big of a deal as long as you're being level headed and taking every precaution to protect your enviroment,

So if again if you've any quesiton please don't hesitate to ask.

ONE THING IS KEY RECORD KEEPING IS A PLUS.

**parrothead** · 12-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Sounds just like dealing with the health department. Show them that you are doing your best AND a willingness to learn, and they will be good guys.

**hobo finds** · 12-20-2013, 06:38 PM

When you have labeled your Universal waste and bagged it how did he want you to get rid of it? What do you do now? By me we have Household Hazardous waste collection once a month, and I don't have much stuff, so no problem. And they take florescent bulbs as well. But was wondering how places that get and create alot of it get rid of it...

**MetalEarthRecycling** · 12-20-2013, 07:15 PM

At my job we only have to label universal waste if we are disposing of the material through a certified company. If we are going to recycle the material then we can label it material for recycle. It is no longer considered a recyclable material if you put a universal waste label on it. We are required to comply with all local, federal, & state agencies so I believe this to be the correct labeling but maybe we are doing it wrong and inspectors have never said anything, doubt it though.
Since we are on this subject you are also suppose to separate battery types, especially Nicad and lithium batteries since they can react with each other. Container for these types of batteries should be plastic. Hope this helps.