Waste Blanket Wash — Watch Out for Your Wash

In addition, violations involved with the improper handling of Universal Wastes have also been cited. Universal Wastes are special wastes that, if disposed, would be classified as hazardous wastes. But if recycled, they fall under a less stringent set of requirements. Common Universal Wastes include lead acid batteries, fluorescent and other mercury-containing bulbs, thermostats and switches and, in some states, obsolete electronics (e-wastes). Universal Waste violations include throwing them away as trash, not keeping the wastes in closed containers, no start (fill) dates on the container labels and not shipping them offsite within the allowed one-year time limit.