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Under 40 CFR 273, Subpart C, Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste who accumulate a total of 5,000 kilograms or more of universal wastes at any time are required to:
In addition, Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste who have already sent a notification to EPA as required by 40 CFR 165 are not required to notify EPA of their universal waste activities for recalled universal waste pesticides.
Large Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste must notify EPA of their universal waste activities and obtain an EPA identification number before meeting or exceeding the 5,000 kilogram storage limit. Small Quantity Handlers of Universal Waste are exempt from these notification requirements.
Note: Please refer to the regulations in 40 CFR 273 to ensure that you are aware of all the requirements that apply to your universal waste handling activities.