Universal wastes are a subset of hazardous wastes that may be accumulated and transported in Minnesota under reduced requirements. These wastes are referred to as universal wastes because, at some point, almost every business and government agency generates them (Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)
Types of Universal Waste: Anti-Freeze, Batteries (All Types), Flammable Traps and Floor Drains, Fluorescent Bulbs, Light Ballasts and Capacitors (Non-PCB), Mercury Devices, Silver, Silver Canisters, and Photographic Film