Universal Waste

The Universal Waste Rule in Missouri defines a number of hazardous materials that qualify for alternate management strategies. At MU only selected aspects of the rule are used, specifically those pertaining to non-alkaline batteries and mercury-containing lamps (e.g. fluorescent lamps).

MU Faculty and Staff

EHS has developed the following guidance documents for MU faculty and staff to assist them in properly managing fluorescent lamps and batteries:

• Fluorescent Lamp Handling Instructions (PDF)
• Battery Handling Instructions (PDF)
• Labeling Instructions - Broken Fluorescent Lamps (PDF)
• Labeling Instructions - Intact Fluorescent Lamps (PDF)
• Labeling Instructions - Batteries (PDF)

MU Students

MU students should visit the Campus Facilities Solid Waste Management & Recycling webpage for recycling options for batteries.

Additional external links related to Universal Waste

• Code of Federal Regulations: Standards for Universal Waste Management
• Code of State Regulations: Standards for Universal Waste Management (PDF)
• Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste Technical Bulletin: The Universal Waste Rule in Missouri (PDF)
• Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste Program Fact Sheet: Fluorescent Lamps (PDF)
• Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Additional Recycling Information

• Environmental Health and Safety - Recycling