For larger amounts of bulbs, ballasts, batteries, or e-waste. Trucks come pick up waste at your location for recycling.
The stringency table below provides examples of state regulations compared to the EPA regulations. We strongly recommend that you discuss stringency with your primary state regulatory contact. This information should not be interpreted as definitive legal guidance. This document was produced in June 2004, and we do not guarantee its accuracy after that date, as state policies may change at any time.
("same" means the state policy is the same as the federal policy)
Jurisdiction: Federal EPA
Generator Exemption (CESQG): Generators producing less than 100 kg (220 pounds) of hazardous waste (HW) or 1 kg acute HW in each month, including all HW generated. CESQGs are exempt from federal rules, but not exempt from liability (40 CFR 261.5)
Where can waste from CESQG go? Waste may go to any Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF)
Can the waste be declared non-hazardous, based on TCLP? Wastes that test less than 0.2mg/l soluble mercury are not considered hazardous under federal rules.
Other stringency or exemptions? Crushing can only be done by generator (40 CFR 262.34); crushed waste that is not UW- must be managed as RCRA HW. Crushing not allowed within federal UWR, but may be within State UW regulations. No one may crush third-party lamps without treatment authorization [1]. No mobile treatment units.
Jurisdiction: Maine
Generator Exemption (CESQG): No CESQG exemption
Where can waste from CESQG go? Waste must be recycled
Can the waste be declared non-hazardous, based on TCLP? same
Other stringency or exemptions? same
PRIMARY CONTACT
Stacy Ladner - Environmental Scientist
Agency Address: Dept. of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, Division of Oil and Hazardous Waste Facilities Regulation, Ray Bldg, Station 17, Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 287-2651
Email: stacy.a.ladner@maine.gov
SECONDARY CONTACTS
Chris Evans - Environmental Scientist
Phone: (207) 287-5514
Area of Responsibility: General Questions
Diana Mckenzie - Environmental Scientist
Phone: (207) 287-2651
Area of Responsibility: General Questions
John James - Policy Director
Phone: (207) 287-2651
Area of Responsibility: Mercury switch collection program
Mike Hudson - Environmental Scientist
Phone: (207) 287-2651
Area of Responsibility: Enforcement
DEP, Bureau of Oil and Hazardous Material Control Main Phone Number
Phone: (207) 287-7688