South Carolina Universal Wastes regulations & environmental compliance analysis

South Carolina Universal Wastes: What you need to know

Governing Law and Regulations

Universal waste rule: South Carolina Code of Regulations (R.) 61-79.273.1 to 61-79.273.81

Regulatory Agency

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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Office of Environmental Quality Control Bureau of Land and Waste Management Division of Compliance and Enforcement Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance Section

See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers

See national section for basic information and federal regulations.

Comparison: State vs. Federal

• Rules. South Carolina has adopted regulations for the management of universal wastes that parallel the federal universal waste rules, including regulation of mercury-containing equipment.

• Administration and enforcement. DHEC's Bureau of Land and Waste Management administers and enforces the universal waste rule in South Carolina.

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Governing Law and Regulations

Regulatory Agency

Comparison: State vs. Federal

State Requirements

South Carolina Universal Wastes Resources

Type	Title
Checklists	Universal Waste Small Quantity Handler General Requirements Checklist
Forms	Universal Waste Handler Inspection Report Form - LQHs
Handout	RCRA Training: Universal Wastes

See all Universal Wastes Resources