Characteristic Wastes

Unlike listed wastes, these characteristic wastes follow the identification process depending on the characteristics they display. Below are the four characteristics that are identified with wastes.

1. Ignitability

2. Corrosivity

3. Reactivity

4. Toxicity

There are tests available through certified laboratories that will determine the characteristic traits of wastes to deem the type of hazardous waste that it is. In order to properly manage wastes, you must consult with an accredited laboratory like EHS.

Universal Wastes

Also known as commonly-generated, universal wastes are another classification for hazardous wastes. These types of wastes typically include bulbs, mercury-containing equipment, pesticides and batteries. These wastes are of the more commonly produced and identified oftentimes as “dangerous goods”.

There are 9 classifications with these wastes listed below:

  1. Class 1: Explosives
  2. Class 2: Gases
  3. Class 3: Flammable Liquids
  4. Class 4: Flammable Solids or Substances
  5. Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
  6. Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
  7. Class 7: Radioactive
  8. Class 8: Corrosive Substances
  9. Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles

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