1. (a) A universal waste handler shall contain, using a container that complies with Env-Hw 1102.03(c), any universal waste battery that shows evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage.

2. (b) A universal waste handler shall not conduct the following activities unless the requirements of (c), below, are met:

   1. (1) Sorting batteries by type;
   2. (2) Mixing battery types in one container;
   3. (3) Discharging batteries so as to remove the electric charge;
   4. (4) Regenerating used batteries;
   5. (5) Disassembling batteries or battery packs into individual batteries or cells;
   6. (6) Removing batteries from consumer products; or
   7. (7) Removing electrolyte from batteries.

3. (c) A universal waste handler that conducts the activities listed in (b), above, shall:

   1. (1) Ensure the casing of each individual battery cell is:

      1. a. Not breached;
      2. b. Intact;
      3. c. Closed except to remove electrolyte; and
      4. d. Immediately closed after electrolyte removal; and

   2. (2) Determine whether the following exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste as identified in Env-Hw 403:

      1. a. Electrolyte removed from batteries; and
      2. b. Other waste generated as a result of the removal of electrolyte, such as battery pack materials and discarded consumer products.

4. (d) If the electrolyte or other waste or both described in (c)(2), above, exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste, the universal waste handler shall:

   1. (1) Be considered the generator of the electrolyte or other waste or both; and
   2. (2) Comply with all applicable requirements of Env-Hw 400 through Env-Hw 800 and Env-Hw 1200.

Source. #7578, eff 10-13-01; (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Hw 1100) ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09; ss by #12353, eff 8-14-17; ss by #13406, eff 7-23-22; ss by #14281, eff 8-1-25, EXPIRES: 8-1-35