The purpose of this Universal Waste Management Plan is to provide guidance on the proper management of universal waste at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). VCU is considered a small quantity handler of universal waste, and therefore is required to distribute and ensure staff are aware of its universal waste handling and emergency procedures. By reviewing the VCU Universal Waste Management plan, you will become familiar with universal waste handling and emergency procedures to ensure the storage and management of universal waste at VCU is in compliance with all Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations that are described in Section 2 of the plan.

The following categories of waste can be managed
under the universal waste program:

• Batteries

• Lamps

• Mercury-containing equipment (ex. thermometers)

• Pesticides