(A) Generators and facilities utilizing the universal waste exemption must manage their universal waste in accordance with Minn. Rules part 7045.1400 et seq. and this chapter.
(B) A person who collects universal waste generated by households or commingles universal waste generated by households with any universal waste shall manage the collected universal waste or commingled universal waste under the requirements of this chapter. Facilities that are operated by or under contract, license or formal agreement with a local unit of government to collect universal waste from households do not need to obtain a hazardous waste generator or facility license to operate, however, such facilities must abide by all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
(C) Applicability. The term HANDLER adopted in Minn. Rules Part 7045.1400, shall mean the following:
(1) Generator. When the universal waste activity meets the definition of GENERATOR in this chapter.
(2) Facility. When the universal waste activity meets the definition of FACILITY in this chapter.
(D) Recordkeeping. Records shall be kept for all shipments of universal waste. Each record shall be maintained on site for a period of three years from the date the shipment was initiated. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping document. The record for each shipment of universal waste sent must include the following information:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the destination to whom the universal waste was sent;
(b) The quantity of each type of universal waste sent (e.g., batteries, pesticides, thermostats);
(c) The date the shipment of universal waste left the generator site.
(E) Additional standards for mercury containing equipment. Mercury containing equipment must be stored in a container. The container must be closed, structurally sound, compatible with the contents, and must lack evidence of leakage, spillage, or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions and must be reasonably designed to prevent the escape of mercury into the environment by volatilization or any other means.
(Ord. 60-2007, passed 8-14-07)