Universal waste (UW) is a specific group of common materials with widespread use in business and industry. UW can include batteries, various lamps and bulbs, mercury-containing devices and unused pesticides.

E-Waste (EW) is a general term for electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life. These include computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines and many other common electronic items. 

Many UW and EW materials have been shown to contain elevated levels of hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium. Generators must find special waste handling options for these materials to avoid improper disposal.

Rumpke Recycling offers comprehensive, full-service UW and EW collection programs eliminating the worry of managing these materials. For convenient UW and EW management solutions, contact Rumpke Recycling's specialists at (888) 242-0510 or email Brian Huffman at Brain.huffman@rumpke.com.

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