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There are certain wastes generated by most businesses that contain small amounts of hazardous materials, but in large quantities, they can pose a threat to our environment. For this reason, most of these wastes have been banned from public landfills.

These wastes, called universal waste, include computer and television monitors (CRTs), fluorescent light bulbs, and several types of batteries. The EPA and Maine DEP have recognized this problem and developed regulations dealing with the management, transportation, and disposal of these materials.

����������ַ has developed a universal waste collection and management program that complies with all state and federal regulations. This program is managed by EHS with assistance from the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management. If you have universal waste in need of disposal, please email ehs@une.edu with the type, quantity, and location of the waste. There are battery disposal bins in various buildings around the Portland and Biddeford campuses. These bins are small, gray, and labeled “For Batteries Only.”