['Waste']
['Universal Waste']
11/21/2025
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Each state manages universal waste differently. The federal regulations identify four specific categories of materials that can be managed as universal wastes: batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps. The part 273 regulations define the type of materials that fall under the universal waste categories and specify in what situations that material can be considered a universal waste.
Use the chart below to determine if additional requirements apply to your operations.
Federal regulatory citation
- 40 CFR 273 —Standards for Universal Waste Management
State comparison
State
Adherence to federal regulations
State regulatory citation(s)
State-specific requirements
Illinois
Operates EPA-approved program
Nevada
Operates EPA-approved program
Texas
Operates EPA-approved program
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