CancunRayz

I was reading a question posted on another board by a user asking about the proper way to dispose of Flourescent Lamps in their home state and I decided to do some searching. I am in Ohio, so I have posted a link for an Adobe Acrobat PDF file which provides information about Flourescent Lamps and Ballast disposal. I will keep looking for regulations for any other states and post them as I find them. I would ask my fellow TanTalk Members to add any that they might find as well.

Just doin' my part for a Safe Tanning Industry...

Ohio EPA - http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/env-affairs/FluorescentFacts.pdf

Indiana EPA - http://www.state.in.us/idem/olq/publications/guidance/Universal_Waste_Rule_Info.pdf

Illinois EPA - http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/fluorescent-lamps/

Kentucky - http://www.nr.state.ky.us/nrepc/dep/waste/publicat/pubspent.htm

Michigan - http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-ead-tas-eleclamp.pdf

Tennessee - http://www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/mclmemo.htm

Kent



[ This Message was edited by: Erebus623 on 2002-05-30 10:39 ]

Kimmee

I was wondering why you didn't post this great information over there where you read this... this is great information.

CancunRayz

Additional Info:

The following state information was found in the EPA’s “Green Light Program” dated September 1998.

STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMP DISPOSAL

ALABAMA
Lamps failing TCLP test are handled as hazardous waste.

ARIZONA
All spent lamps should be managed in accordance with EPA Universal Waste Rule (40 CFR 273).

CALIFORNIA
Over 25 lamps per 24-hour period must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

COLORADO
Lamps exhibiting a characteristic of a hazardous waste would be expected to be managed in accordance with the
Colorado Hazardous Waste Act and implementing regulations. Non-hazardous lamps can be disposed in a solid waste landfill with prior approval from the solid waste landfill operator.

CONNECTICUT
Mercury-containing lamps are subject to Federal (RCRA) regulations through TCLP testing, and if they fail the TCLP test, must be treated as a hazardous waste.

DELAWARE
Lamps exceeding TCLP regulatory limits are fully regulated as hazardous waste pursuant to the Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste. A Delaware permitted hazardous waste transporter must conduct transportation.

FLORIDA
Lamps may not be disposed in any municipal waste combustor. Generators of greater than 10 lamps/month must arrange for disposal in permitted lined landfills or recycling at mercury reclamation facilities. Lamps that are recycled are subject to streamlined, universal-waste regulations (Chapter 62-737, FAC).

HAWAII
Follow Federal (RCRA) regulations. Recommend recycling.

IOWA
Lamps failing TCLP test are considered hazardous waste. Recycling recommended. EPA RCRA transportation requirements apply.

IDAHO
Follow Federal (RCRA) regulations. Conditionally exempt generators may dispose of mercury-containing lamps in a municipal landfill with prior approval from the landfill operator.

ILLINOIS
Lamps exhibiting the toxicity characteristic are subject to hazardous waste management. Mercury-containing lamps have been added to the list of Universal Wastes.

INDIANA
Subject to RCRA through TCLP testing and may be regulated as hazardous waste under 329 IAC 3.1. Mercury-containing lamps have been added to the list of Universal Wastes in Indiana.

KANSAS
Follow State guidance policy.

KENTUCKY
Spent lamps are regulated as a Universal Waste under 401 KAR Chapter 43.

LOUISANA
Fluorescent lamps containing mercury can be recycled as a Universal Waste under LAC.33V. Chapter 38. If disposed, it is a solid wasted and it must be determined if it is hazardous as specified by LAC 33:V.1103.

MASSACHUSETTS
Regulated under the Universal Waste Rule.

MARYLAND Lamps exhibiting the toxicity characteristic subject to hazardous waste regulations. Persons who generate 100 kg or more of hazardous waste or who accumulate 100 kg or more of hazardous waste at any time (all hazardous waste, not just lamps) are fully regulated hazardous waste generators.

MAINE
Lamps that are unbroken, managed according to Maine's current policy, and recycled do not need to be handled as hazardous waste. If the lamps are broken or not managed according to Maine's policy they must be handled as hazardous waste.

MICHIGAN Lamps may be managed as Universal Waste.

MINNESOTA Mercury containing lamps must be stored according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) guidelines and shipped to an existing recycling facility in accordance with MPCA requirements. Illegal to place lamps into a solid waste landfill.

MISSOURI
All spent lamps should be managed as Universal Waste.

NORTH CAROLINA
Lamps that are intact and destined for recycling can be managed as Universal Waste. If
NORTH DAKOTA
Follow Federal (RCRA) regulations. Encourage recycling.

NEBRASKA
Mercury-containing lamps can be recycled or disposed of as Universal Waste (NDEQ Title 128, Chapter 25). Mercury-containing lamps not managed as Universal Waste that fail a TCLP for mercury must be managed as hazardous waste. CESQG lamps can go to a regulated landfill in 43 lb. per day quantities.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hazardous fluorescent lamps that are NOT designated for recycling or which are broken are subject to NH hazardous waste rules.

NEW MEXICO
Follow Federal (RCRA) regulations. Recommend Recycling.

NEW YORK
Mercury-containing lamps must comply with the hazardous waste management regulations (6NYCRR Parts 370-374 and 376) if they fail TCLP test for any hazardous constituent.

OHIO
Lamps designated for recycling are NOT considered hazardous waste, and are not subject to Ohio hazardous waste regulations.

OREGON
Lamps may be managed as Universal Waste.

PENNSYLVANIA
Handling, storage and shipment requirements are relaxed when lamps are sent to approved recycling facilities.

RHODE ISLAND
Handle and ship lamps that are determined to be hazardous in accordance with all applicable hazardous waste requirements.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Disposal is regulated by SCHWMR-R.61-79 and SCHWMR-R.61-107. Intact fluorescent lamps destined for recycling that are properly packaged and are not speculatively accumulated can be handled as non-hazardous.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Follow Federal (RCRA) regulations. Recommend Recycling.

TENNESSEE
Lamps designated for recycling are not considered hazardous waste and are not subject to Tennessee hazardous waste regulations. Tube crushers must meet state regulations. State approval is required for disposal of non-hazardous lamps and hazardous waste from small-quantity generators in solid waste (Subtitle D) landfills.

UTAH
Lamps may be managed as Universal Waste. Follow Utah Administrative Code R315-16, Standards for Universal Waste Management.

VERMONT
Intact lamps may be managed as Universal Waste. Follow Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – 1998 Revision, Subchapter 9, Universal Waste Management Standards.

WASHINGTON
Recommends recycling. Follow Chapter 173-351 WAC for disposal in a municipal solid waste landfill. Fluorescent lamps may not be sent to a municipal waste incinerator or industrial landfill.

WISCONSIN
Hazardous waste lamps and bulbs (including bulbs with high lead concentrations) may not be placed in a solid waste landfill. Lamps and bulbs that are recycled are subject to reduced hazardous waste management requirements as Special Wastes.

WEST VIRGINIA
Follow EPA Region 3 recommendations. Adopted the Universal Waste Rule. Can only be managed as a non-hazardous waste if determined to be below TCLP level.

WYOMING
Recommend recycling and compliance with State Universal Waste Rule, Chapter 14 Wyoming State Hazardous Waste Rules and Regulations.

WASHINGTON, DC
Fluorescent lamps that are not designated for recycling or that are broken are subject to District of Columbia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (20DCMR, Chapters 40-54).

States not listed follow Federal (RCRA) Regulations.

Kent

CancunRayz

Here is a link with up-to-date contact information listed by state:

http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/contacts/statecontact.html