Federal Hazardous Waste Determinations
Batteries (except lead-acid batteries) are not specifically regulated under Federal RCRA regulations. Hp laptop battery,However, many batteries may exhibit one or more of the characteristics of a hazardous waste and require management as such. The following information is provided to assist you in making the proper waste determinations:
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Alkaline Batteries: Alkaline batteries are not considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste. The electrolyte of an alkaline battery does not meet the definition of an aqueous solution or free liquid; therefore, they are not, by definition, a corrosive waste. However, aquatic bioassay analysis conducted (Martin Mariettta, 1992) to further characterize the toxicity of the battery leachates indicates alkaline batteries would be classified as hazardous waste in those states which use bioassay characterization criteria. Your state regulatory authorities should be contacted to obtain a current interpretation.
Carbon-Zinc Batteries: Carbon-zinc batteries are not considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste. As with alkaline batteries, these batteries may be subject to state-regulation as a result of bioassay characterization criteria.
Lead-Acid Batteries: Pavilion DV1000(hp dv1000 battery), Lead-acid batteries destined for disposal are considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to their lead content (EPA Hazardous Waste Number D008).
Lithium Batteries: Lithium batteries are subdivided into the following categories:
Lithium-manganese dioxide batteries are non-hazardous solid wastes;
Lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries (single-cell) are non-hazardous solid wastes;
Lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries (multi-cell) may be non-hazardous solid waste or characteristic hazardous wastes. PF723A, If equipped with a Complete Discharge Device (CDD), the batteries are considered a non-hazardous solid waste after discharging. If not equipped with a CDD, multi-cell lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries are characteristic hazardous wastes due to ignitiability (D001) and reactivity (D003).
Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries (multi-cell) are characteristic hazardous wastes. If these batteries have a CDD, after discharge, these batteries are a characteristic hazardous waste due to toxicity (chromium, D007). Batteries without a CDD are considered a characteristic hazardous waste due to toxicity (chromium D007), ignitability (D001), and reactivity (D003).
Magnesium Batteries: Batteries with 50 percent or greater remaining charge are considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (chromium, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D007). Batteries with less remaining charge are not considered RCRA-regulated hazardous waste. In some cases, the charge may be determined using a Battery Test Set. In those cases where the charge cannot be determined, the batteries should be disposed of as a characteristic hazardous waste.
Mercury Batteries: Mercury batteries are considered ,367759-001,a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (mercury, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D009).
Ni-Cad Batteries: Ni-cad batteries are considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (cadmium, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D006).
Silver Batteries: Silver batteries are considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (silver, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D011, and mercury, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D009).
Thermal Batteries: Thermal batteries are considered a RCRA-regulated hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (chromium, EPA Hazardous Waste Number D007).
Regulatory Exemptions
RCRA either reduces the regulatory requirements or exempts certain spent solid wastes from regulation if the materials are recycled by use, reuse, or reclamation. In regards to batteries, the following batteries or recycling methods are exempt:
Spent lead-acid batteries that are being reclaimed; PM579A,
Batteries from which precious metals are reclaimed (silver, under the Precious Metals Program);
Batteries returned to the manufacturer for regeneration; or
Batteries managed as universal waste.
On 11 May 1995, the EPA promulgated the Universal Waste Rule codified in Title 40 CFR Part 273. The rule established streamlined management practices for universal wastes and provides relief from the full regulatory aspects of RCRA. Currently, all kinds/types of batteries are covered under the universal waste regulations as long as they are hazardous wastes. The only types of battery exempt from universal waste regulations are lead-acid batteries managed under Title 40 CFR Part 266, Subpart G, "Spent Lead-Acid Batteries Being Reclaimed." Additional information on the Universal Waste Rule is contained in the PRO-ACT Fact Sheet "Universal Waste Rule" (currently under revision).
The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (Battery Act) was signed into law (Public Law PL-104-142) on 13 May 1996. The purpose of this law is to:
Phase out the use of mercury-containing batteries;
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Provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling of batteries (lead and cadmium-containing batteries); and
Implement a national, uniform system for labeling batteries. Pavilion DV4000(hp dv4000 battery) ,
Although in general the Universal Waste Rule does not apply in all States, the Battery Act mandates that batteries, covered by the act, be managed in accordance with standards established in the Universal Waste Rule regardless of whether or not other portions of the rule have been adopted. The purpose of this action is to create a consistent program for collection, accumulation, and transportation of batteries nationwide. The EPA has not codified any regulations pertaining to the Battery Act nor established a date for this action.
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