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2.1 WASTES SUBJECT TO THE UNIVERSAL WASTE PROGRAM The federal universal waste regulations include hazardous waste batteries, mercury-containing equipment, pesticides, and lamps. To be covered under the universal waste program, these items must first be identified as hazardous waste.

describes the classification of landfills in Florida as following: Class I landfills are those which receive an average of 20 tons or more of solid waste per day. Class II landfills are those which receive an average of less than 20 tons of solid waste per day.

Section 403.7032: This section sets the 75 percent statewide recycling goal. It also directs public entities (schools, state and local public agencies) to report the amount they recycle annually to their counties. Private businesses are encouraged (but not mandated) to report the amount they recycle to their counties.

Universal wastes are hazardous wastes that are widely produced by households and many different types of businesses. Universal wastes include televisions, computers and other electronic devices as well as batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, and other mercury containing equipment, among others.

Florida universal wastes include most rechargeable batteries; pesticides that are recalled or collected under a pesticide waste collection program; mercury-containing devices such as manometers and switches; mercury-containing lamps such as fluorescent lamps that are recycled, and aerosol cans.

"Solid Waste" refers to sludge, garbage, rubbish, refuse, special waste, or other discarded material resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or governmental operations.

The Solid Waste Section is responsible for rule development, solid waste policy, financial assurance compliance, and implementing Florida's solid waste management program.