Universal Waste Management

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Consumers and businesses use and throw away thousands of tons of material every day. When items like batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and unused pesticides are dumped in landfills with the rest of the trash, they can create a hazard to the environment and those of us who live in it. To help reduce the amount of hazardous and toxic waste in landfills and the environment, the EPA has created the Universal Waste Regulation. Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to recognize different types of universal waste, and their proper handling and disposal. This course is intended for employees in all industries who are required to handle or dispose of materials classified as universal waste by OSHA. This course is presented in English and Spanish.