Section 11-273.13 - Waste management(a)Universal waste batteries. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage universal waste batteries in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows: (1) A small quantity handler of universal waste must contain any universal waste battery that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions in a container. The container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the battery, and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(2) A small quantity handler of universal waste may conduct the following activities as long as the casing of each individual battery cell is not breached and remains intact and closed (except that cells may be opened to remove electrolyte but must be immediately closed after removal):(i) Sorting batteries by type;(ii) Mixing battery types in one container;(iii) Discharging batteries so as to remove the electric charge;(iv) Regenerating used batteries;(v) Disassembling batteries or battery packs into individual batteries or cells;(vi) Removing batteries from consumer products; or(vii) Removing electrolyte from batteries.(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste who removes electrolyte from batteries, or who generates other solid waste (e.g., battery pack materials, discarded consumer products) as a result of the activities listed above, must determine whether the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in 40 CFR part 261, subpart C.(i) If the electrolyte and/or other solid waste exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste, it is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1. The handler is considered the generator of the hazardous electrolyte and/or other waste and is subject to 40 CFR part 262.(ii) If the electrolyte or other solid waste is not hazardous, the handler may manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable federal, state or local solid waste regulations.(b)Universal waste pesticides. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage universal waste pesticides in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment. The universal waste pesticides must be contained in one or more of the following: (1) A container that remains closed, structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and that lacks evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions; or(2) A container that does not meet the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this Section, provided that the unacceptable container is overpacked in a container that does meet the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this Section; or(3) A tank that meets the requirements of 40 CFR part 265 subpart J, except for 40 CFR 265.197(c), 265.200, and 265.201; or(4) A transport vehicle or vessel that is closed, structurally sound, compatible with the pesticide, and that lacks evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(c)Mercury-containing equipment. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage universal waste mercury-containing equipment in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows: (1) A small quantity handler of universal waste must place in a container any universal waste mercury-containing equipment with non-contained elemental mercury or that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the device, must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions, and must be reasonably designed to prevent the escape of mercury into the environment by volatilization or any other means.(2) A small quantity handler of universal waste may remove mercury-containing ampules from universal waste mercury-containing equipment provided the handler: (i) Removes and manages the ampules in a manner designed to prevent breakage of the ampules;(ii) Removes the ampules only over or in a containment device (e.g., tray or pan sufficient to collect and contain any mercury released from an ampule in case of breakage); (iii) Ensures that a mercury clean-up system is readily available to immediately transfer any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from that containment device to a container that is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1;(iv) Immediately transfers any mercury resulting from spills or leaks from broken ampules from the containment device to a container that is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1;(v) Ensures that the area in which ampules are removed is well ventilated and monitored to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA exposure levels for mercury;(vi) Ensures that employees removing ampules are thoroughly familiar with proper waste mercury handling and emergency procedures, including transfer of mercury from containment devices to appropriate containers;(vii) Stores removed ampules in closed, non-leaking containers that are in good condition;(viii) Packs removed ampules in the container with packing materials adequate to prevent breakage during storage, handling, and transportation;(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste mercury-containing equipment that does not contain an ampule may remove the open original housing holding the mercury from universal waste mercury-containing equipment provided the handler: (i) Immediately seals the original housing holding the mercury with an air-tight seal to prevent the release of any mercury to the environment; and(ii) Follows all requirements for removing ampules and managing removed ampules under paragraph (c)(2) of this section; and(4)(i) A small quantity handler of universal waste who removes mercury containing ampules from mercury-containing equipment or seals mercury from mercury-containing equipment in its original housing must determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste identified in 40 CFR part 261, subpart C:(A) Mercury or clean-up residues resulting from spills or leaks and/or(B) Other solid waste generated as a result of the removal of mercury-containing ampules or housings (e.g., the remaining mercury-containing device).(ii) If the mercury, residues, and/or other solid waste exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste, it must be managed in compliance with all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1. The handler is considered the generator of the mercury, residues, and/or other waste and must manage it in compliance with 40 CFR part 262.(iii) If the mercury, residues, and/or other solid waste is not hazardous, the handler may manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable federal, state or local solid waste regulations.(d)Lamps. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage lamps in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows:(1) A small quantity handler of universal waste must contain any lamp in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of the lamps. Such containers and packages must remain closed and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(2) A small quantity handler of universal waste must immediately clean up and place in a container any lamp that is broken and must place in a container any lamp that shows evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that could cause the release of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment. Containers must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the lamps and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage or releases of mercury or other hazardous constituents to the environment under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(e) Aerosol cans. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage universal waste aerosol cans in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows: (1) Universal waste aerosol cans must be accumulated in a container that is structurally sound, compatible with the contents of the aerosol cans, lacks evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions, and is protected from sources of heat.(2) Universal waste aerosol cans that show evidence of leakage must be packaged in a separate closed container or overpacked with absorbents, or immediately punctured and drained in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (e)(4) of this section.(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste may conduct the following activities as long as each individual aerosol can is not breached and remains intact: (i) Sorting aerosol cans by type;(ii) Mixing intact cans in one container; and(iii) Removing actuators to reduce the risk of accidental release; and(4) A small quantity handler of universal waste who punctures and drains their aerosol cans must recycle the empty punctured aerosol cans and meet the following requirements while puncturing and draining universal waste aerosol cans:(i) Conduct puncturing and draining activities using a device specifically designed to safely puncture aerosol cans and effectively contain the residual contents and any emissions thereof.(ii) Establish and follow a written procedure detailing how to safely puncture and drain the universal waste aerosol can (including proper assembly, operation and maintenance of the unit, segregation of incompatible wastes, and proper waste management practices to prevent fires or releases); maintain a copy of the manufacturer's specification and instruction on site; and ensure employees operating the device are trained in the proper procedures.(iii) Ensure that puncturing of the can is done in a manner designed to prevent fires and to prevent the release of any component of universal waste to the environment. This manner includes, but is not limited to, locating the equipment on a solid, flat surface in a well-ventilated area.(iv) Immediately transfer the content from the waste aerosol can or puncturing device, if applicable, to a container or tank that meets the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 262.14, 262.15, 262.16, or 262.17.(v) Conduct a hazardous waste determination on the contents of the emptied aerosol can per 40 CFR 262.11. Any hazardous waste generated as a result of puncturing and draining the aerosol can is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1. The handler is considered the generator of the hazardous waste and is subject to 40 CFR part 262.(vi) If the contents are determined to be nonhazardous, the handler may manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local solid waste regulations.(vii) A written procedure must be in place in the event of a spill or leak and a spill clean-up kit must be provided. All spills or leaks of the contents of the aerosol cans must be cleaned up promptly.(f) Electronic items. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage electronic items in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows: (1) Electronic items shall be stored in (i) A building, with a permanent roof and floor, that is constructed and maintained to minimize breakage of electronic items and to prevent exposure of the electronic items to precipitation; or(ii) A closed and secure container that is constructed and maintained to minimize breakage of electronic items and to prevent exposure of the electronic items to precipitation.(2) All universal waste electronic items must be stored in a building or container meeting the requirements of paragraph (1) within 24 hours of being discarded.(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste shall immediately clean up and place in a container any universal waste electronic item that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The container shall be closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the electronic item, and shall lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(4) A small quantity handler of universal waste may conduct the following activities: (i) Sorting electronic items by type;(ii) Mixing electronic item types in one container;(iii) Removal of discrete components that are typically removed by consumers for replacement during the normal operation of an electronic item (e.g., battery packs, hard drives, solid state drives). A universal waste handler shall conduct the removal of the discrete components in the manner that is prescribed in the operating manual for the electronic item, or in a manner that would otherwise reasonably be employed during the normal operation of the electronic item; and(iv) Removal of separable non-electronic pieces that are intended for assembly by retailers or consumers (e.g., monitor saucer, wall hanging bracket, cell phone case). (5) A small quantity handler who generates other solid waste (e.g., battery packs, monitor saucers) as a result of the activities listed in paragraph (4) shall make a hazardous waste determination pursuant to 40 C.F.R. section 262.11, as incorporated and amended in section 11-262.1-1. (i) If the waste exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste, it is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1. If the waste is another type of universal waste (e.g., a battery), it may be alternatively managed under this chapter. The handler is considered the generator of the waste and is subject to chapter 11-262.1.(ii) If the waste is not hazardous, the handler may manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local solid waste regulations.(6) A small quantity handler of universal waste who drills holes in or crushes hard drives, solid state drives, or similar electronic storage media for the purpose of meeting data security standards or media sanitization standards must meet the following requirements: (i) Establish and follow a written procedure detailing how to safely drill holes in or crush the electronic storage media (including proper assembly, operation, and maintenance of the drilling or crushing device and proper waste management practices to prevent releases); maintain a copy of the written procedure on site; and ensure employees conducting drilling or crushing are trained in the proper procedure;(ii) Conduct drilling or crushing over a catchment area or container and immediately collect and containerize any debris generated during the procedure;(iii) Ensure that all debris and electronic storage media are confined to a container that: (A) Is structurally sound;(B) Is compatible with the contents of the waste;(C) Lacks evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions; and(D) Remains closed except when drilling, crushing, or adding waste; and(iv) Manage the resulting debris and electronic storage media as universal waste electronic items.(g) Solar panels. A small quantity handler of universal waste must manage solar panels in a way that prevents releases of any universal waste or component of a universal waste to the environment, as follows: (1) Solar panels shall be stored in a manner that prevents breakage and release of any constituent of a solar panel to the environment under reasonably foreseeable conditions. A container or other method of storage (e.g., stretch-film wrapped panels on a pallet) used must prevent breakage, leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. Intact solar panels need not be contained to meet this standard.(2) A small quantity handler of universal waste shall immediately clean up and place in a container any universal waste solar panel that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. The container shall be closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the solar panel, and shall lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions.(3) A small quantity handler of universal waste may conduct the following activities: (i) Sorting solar panels by type;(ii) Mixing solar panel types in one container, on one pallet, or in one demarcated storage area;(iii) Removal of ancillary components that are typically removed for replacement during the normal operation and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic system (e.g., connectors, junction boxes, batteries, inverters). A universal waste handler shall conduct the removal of the ancillary components in the manner that is prescribed in the operating manual for the solar photovoltaic system, or in a manner that would otherwise reasonably be employed during the normal operation and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic system; and(iv) Manual or mechanical separation of framing from solar panel glass, provided the following conditions are met:(A) All reasonable efforts shall be made to minimize breakage of solar panel glass;(B) Solar panels with framing removed shall be stored in a horizontal stack and shall be stretch-film wrapped as soon as practicable or at the end of each work shift;(C) Solar panels with framing removed shall be stored in:(1) A building, with a permanent roof and floor, that is constructed and maintained to minimize breakage of solar panels and to prevent exposure of the solar panels to precipitation; or(2) A closed and secure container that is constructed and maintained to minimize breakage of solar panels and to prevent exposure of the solar panels to precipitation;(D) Separated metal framing is recycled; and(E) Broken pieces of solar panel glass shall be cleaned up and placed in a container at the end of each work shift during which framing is removed from solar panels. The container shall be closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the solar panel, and shall lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. These pieces must be managed as universal waste.(4) A small quantity handler who generates other solid waste (e.g., batteries, inverters) as a result of the activities listed in paragraph (3) shall make a hazardous waste determination pursuant to 40 C.F.R. section 262.11, as incorporated and amended in section 11-262.1-1. (i) If the waste exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste, it is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 11-260.1 to 11-270.1.(ii) If the waste is another type of universal waste (e.g., a battery, an electronic item), it may be alternatively managed under this chapter. The handler is considered the generator of the waste and is subject to applicable requirements of chapter 11-262.1 and this chapter.(iii) If the waste is not hazardous, the handler may manage the waste in any way that is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local solid waste regulations, except as provided in paragraph (g)(3)(iv)(D) of this section.Haw. Code R. §§ 11-273.13
[Eff 7/17/2017] (Auth: HRS §§ 342J-4, 342J-31, 342J-32, 342J-33, 342J-35) (Imp: HRS §§ 342J-4, 342J-31, 342J-32, 342J-33, 342J-35)