Universal waste, managed across every location
From spent batteries and fluorescent lamps to mercury-containing equipment and thermostats, Waste Harmonics Keter manages your universal waste as a single managed partner, not a broker. One point of contact, one invoice, documentation you can defend.
Universal waste is the stream most likely to create compliance exposure you don't see coming
Batteries, lamps, and mercury-containing equipment accumulate across every location, and most multi-site operators manage it ad-hoc, site by site, with no consistent vendor, no chain of custody, and no documentation. EPA Universal Waste regulations apply whether you're tracking it or not.
We make universal waste simple, compliant, and consistent everywhere you operate, with the documentation to prove it.
What counts as universal waste we manage
Universal waste is a federally defined category of commonly generated hazardous materials, managed under a simplified regulatory framework, but still subject to handling, accumulation, and disposal requirements. We manage the full scope across all your locations.
Batteries. Alkaline, lithium, nickel-cadmium & rechargeable
Fluorescent lamps, tubes & compact bulbs (all types)
HID lamps. Mercury vapor, metal halide & high-pressure sodium
Mercury-containing equipment. Thermometers, thermostats & switches
Pesticides (recalled or off-spec)*
How WHK manages your universal waste program
We start by mapping what you generate across every location, then standardize your program with one cadence and vetted recyclers everywhere. Scheduled pickups come with chain-of-custody records, and your materials are processed responsibly with diversion and activity rolled into one report.
Assess
We map what you generate across locations, your current disposal practices, and any gaps in documentation or compliance coverage.
Standardize
One program: consistent collection containers, vetted handlers and recyclers across every site.
Collect & document
Scheduled pickups with chain-of-custody records and manifest documentation you can defend.
Recycle & report
Materials routed to certified handlers and recyclers; compliance and activity rolled into one consolidated report.
Simplify, save, and optimize
Simplify
One managed partner across every location; we wrangle the haulers, recyclers, and paperwork.
Save
Right-sized pickups and consolidated, transparent billing replace one-off disposal fees and untracked spend.
Optimize
Documentation, diversion tracking, and reporting that stand up to audit and feed ESG goals.
A broker hands your assets to whoever's cheapest and disappears. We own
the outcome. Vetted recyclers, real people, full accountability
Where your universal waste actually goes
Collected universal waste is routed to certified handlers and recyclers for responsible processing, keeping regulated materials out of the general waste stream and giving you auditable chain-of-custody documentation for compliance and ESG reporting.
Responsible routing
Universal waste routed to certified handlers and recyclers we've vetted and stand behind.
Auditable recovery
Chain-of-custody and manifest documentation you can take to audit, compliance review, and ESG reporting.
Nationwide coverage,
local presence
Across a 5,000-hauler network and 70,000+ locations, WHK delivers consistent universal waste management and reporting wherever your sites are. National footprint, local execution.
Hauler network
Locations served
Invoice, one standard
Built for multi-site and multi-tenant operations
Retail (single- & multi-tenant), property management & commercial real estate, manufacturing, healthcare & senior living, transportation & distribution, hospitality, and financial institutions, anywhere batteries, lamps, and mercury-containing equipment accumulate across many locations and need one consistent, documented program.
Why multi-site operators trust WHK for universal waste
We don't broker your program. We own the relationship at every location you operate, which means we're answerable for what happens from pickup to final processing.
Every facility in our network is vetted and documented. Chain of custody records follow your materials through every step, giving you the evidence you need for compliance and ESG reporting.
Consolidated data across all locations rolls into one report. No piecing together invoices from five different vendors or explaining gaps in your diversion numbers to auditors.
We own your program end to end, not as a broker passing you between vendors.
FAQ
Common questions about our program and services.
Universal waste is a federally defined category of commonly generated hazardous wastes, including batteries, lamps, mercury-containing equipment, and certain pesticides, managed under a simplified EPA regulatory framework. Simplified doesn't mean unregulated: handling, accumulation limits, labeling, and disposal requirements still apply.
If your facilities generate batteries, fluorescent lamps, or mercury-containing equipment, universal waste rules apply. Requirements vary by state and generator size. Most multi-site operators are covered under Large Quantity Handler (LQHUW) or Small Quantity Handler (SQHUW) rules.
Yes, one managed program, consistent service, one invoice across every site nationwide.
We provide chain-of-custody and manifest documentation across your sites.
Universal waste is a subset of hazardous waste managed under a simplified EPA framework, easier to store, accumulate, and transport than full hazardous waste. It still requires proper handling, labeling, and certified disposal, and cannot go in the general trash or a standard dumpster.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team for specifics about your situation.
One stream. One managed program.
One accountable program for every location, hauler, and invoice.
Practical recovery programs with measurable, reportable diversion.
Right-size containers, schedules, and costs with monitoring and ongoing review.
Portfolio-level visibility into spend, service, and diversion.
See how programs come together in your industry.
Get out of the universal waste business.
One partner. Every location. Fully documented.