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TABLE 18.3
Universal Wastes Specific to States. These Wastes are
also Referred to as “State-only Universal Wastes”
Waste State(s)
Aeroseol cans CO
Antifreeze LA, NH
Ballasts ME, VT
Cathode ray tubes ME, MI, NH, RI
Electronic devices and electronic CO
components
Mercury-containing devices CO, MA, MI, ND, NH, PA, RI
Barometers NH, RI
Gas flow regulators NH
Intact mercury-containing ampules NH
Manometers NH, RI
Mercury switches and relays MI, NH, RI
Mercury thermometers MI
Sphygmomanometers NH, RI
Thermocouples NH, RI
Thermometers NH. RI
Water meters NH
Note: California has proposed to add cathode ray tube materials, consumer
electronic devices, aerosol cans, and mercury-containing motor
vehicle light switches (public hearing September 30, 2002).
Source: U.S. EPA, 2002. With permission.

Federal Universal Waste categories
State-only waste in addition to Universal Waste
Universal Waste regulations do not apply (not adpoted or authorized)
EPA regions implement waste regulations

FIGURE 18.5 Universal waste programs in the United States (U.S. EPA, 2002a).