Universal waste comes primarily from consumer products containing mercury, lead, cadmium and other substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. These items cannot be discarded in household trash nor disposed of in landfills.
Examples of universal waste include, but not limited to:
- Batteries
- Fluorescent Tubes
- Televisions, Computer Monitors
- Electrical Switches & Relays containing Mercury
- Thermostats
A complete list of universal waste products, and information about disposal and recycling options, is available on the DTSC website at https://dtsc.ca.gov/universalwaste/