1. (a) A universal waste handler shall store all universal waste aerosol cans in containers that:

   1. (1) Meet the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c)(2) and (3); and
   2. (2) Are protected from sources of heat.

2. (b) Immediately, not to exceed one hour from discovery, aerosol cans that show evidence of leakage shall be:

   1. (1) Packaged in a separate container that meets the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c);
   2. (2) Overpacked with absorbents in a container that meets the requirements of Env-Hw 1102.03(c); or
   3. (3) Punctured and drained in accordance with (d), below.

3. (c) A universal waste handler may conduct the following activities as long as each individual aerosol can is not breached and remains intact:

   1. (1) Sorting aerosol cans by type;
   2. (2) Mixing intact cans in one container; and
   3. (3) Removing actuators to reduce the risk of accidental release.

4. (d) A universal waste handler shall not puncture and drain aerosol cans unless the universal waste handler:

   1. (1) Recycles the empty punctured aerosol cans;
   2. (2) Conducts puncturing and draining activities using a device that satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 273.13(e)(4)(i), reprinted in Appendix D;

   3. (3) Establishes and follows a written procedure detailing how to safely puncture and drain the aerosol can, including:

      1. a. Proper assembly, operation, and maintenance of the unit;
      2. b. Segregation of incompatible wastes; and
      3. c. Waste management practices to prevent fires and releases;
   4. (4) Ensures employees operating the unit are trained on the procedure;
   5. (5) Maintains a copy of the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions for the unit on site;

   6. (6) Ensures the 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, including, but not limited to, locating the puncturing unit:

      1. a. On a solid, flat surface; and
      2. b. In a well-ventilated area;
   7. (7) Immediately transfers the contents from the waste aerosol can or puncturing device, if applicable, to a container that meets the applicable requirements of Env-Hw 500;

   8. (8) Conducts a hazardous waste determination pursuant to Env-Hw 502 on:

      1. a. The material removed from the aerosol can; and
      2. b. Any filters, media, and residue from the puncturing device’s vapor recovery system;
   9. (9) Establishes and follows a written procedure in the event of a spill or release; and
   10. (10) Provides and maintains a spill cleanup kit.

5. (e) If the contents of the emptied aerosol cans described in (d)(8), above, are hazardous waste, the universal waste handler shall:

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

Source. #13406, eff 7-23-22; ss by #14281, eff 8-1-25, EXIRES: 8-1-35