Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 733.114 - Labeling and Marking

A small quantity handler of universal waste must label or mark the universal waste to identify the type of universal waste, as follows:

a) Universal waste batteries (i.e., each battery) or a container in which the batteries are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Batteries", "Waste Batteries", or "Used Batteries".

b) A container (or multiple container package unit), tank, transport vehicle, or vessel in which recalled universal waste pesticides, as described in Section 733.103(a)(1), are contained must be labeled or marked clearly, as follows:

1) The label that was on or accompanied the product as sold or distributed; and

2) The words "Universal Waste - Pesticides" or "Waste - Pesticides".

c) A container, tank, or transport vehicle, or vessel in which unused pesticide products, as described in Section 733.103(a)(2), are contained must be labeled or marked clearly, as follows:

1) Pesticide Labeling

A) The label that was on the product when purchased, if still legible;

B) If using the labels described in subsection (c)(1)(A) is not feasible, the appropriate label as required under USDOT regulation 49 CFR 172 (Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements), incorporated by reference in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 720.111(b); or

C) If using the labels described in subsections (c)(1)(A) and (c)(1)(B) is not feasible, another label prescribed or designated by the waste pesticide collection program administered or recognized by a state; and

2) The words "Universal Waste - Pesticides" or "Waste - Pesticides".

d) Universal Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment and Universal Waste Thermostat Labeling

1) Universal waste mercury-containing equipment (i.e., each device) or a container in which the equipment is contained must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Mercury-Containing Equipment", or "Waste Mercury-Containing Equipment", or "Used Mercury-Containing Equipment".

2) Universal waste thermostats (i.e., each thermostat) or a container in which the thermostats are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Mercury Thermostats", or "Waste Mercury Thermostats", or "Used Mercury Thermostats".

e) Each lamp or a container or package in which such lamps are contained must be labeled or clearly marked with one of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Lamps", "Waste Lamps", or "Used Lamps".

f) A small quantity handler must clearly label or mark its universal waste aerosol cans (i.e., each aerosol can), or a container in which the aerosol cans are contained, with any of the following phrases: "Universal Waste - Aerosol Cans", "Waste Aerosol Cans", or "Used Aerosol Cans".

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Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 733.114

Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 1352, effective December 20, 2006

Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 25200, effective 11/19/2018 Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 15520, effective 9/3/2020