View All Courses
Featured Courses
2026 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

2026 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

Annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) requirements.
Lithium Battery Safety

Lithium Battery Safety

Covers what happens when lithium batteries fail and how to prevent fires and explosions.

View All OSHA Courses

image
EPA 40 CFR Part 273
Accepted Nationwide
50,000+ Workers Certified
Instant Certificate

Universal Waste Training

What Is eTraining's Universal Waste Training Course?

100% Online
Self-Paced
Certificate Included
Mobile Friendly

eTraining’s Universal Waste Training course is an online training program designed for employees who handle or may encounter universal waste in commercial or residential settings. Universal waste refers to specific types of hazardous waste that are commonly generated by households and businesses alike. These wastes contain hazardous substances that can pose significant risks to human health and the environment if not managed properly.

To streamline the process of handling these wastes and encourage recycling, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established regulations under the Universal Waste Rule. This course reviews the regulations established by the EPA so that learners are able to recognize hazardous wastes that are common in both commercial and residential settings and teaches the proper management and handling of these materials.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, approximately 2 hours in length, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

$24.99
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Foundational understanding of universal waste
  • Importance of Proper Management
  • Regulatory Frameword associated with universal waste
  • How to identify universal waste
  • Responsibilities of universal waste handlers
  • Storage requirements
  • Training and records requirements
  • Differences for small and large quantity handlers
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee • No Hidden Fees
50K+
Workers Certified
4.9★
Average Rating
100%
OSHA Compliant
Course Information

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

01

Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

02

Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

03

Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

04

What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

Course Overview

Watch a 90-second overview of the Universal Waste Training — no login required.

Course overview video not available.

Try It Free — 5-Minute Interactive Preview

Experience the first 5 minutes of the course right here. No account or payment required.

Interactive Course Preview

5-minute preview of Module 1 — Universal Waste Training
No login or payment required

What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your Universal Waste Training training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Universal Waste Training.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
EPA 40 CFR Part 273
Course Duration
2 hours
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the Universal Waste Training?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Facility managers and maintenance workers who handle universal waste
  • ✓Environmental health and safety professionals
  • ✓Warehouse and operations employees who encounter waste materials
  • ✓Office managers responsible for disposing of batteries, lamps, and electronics
  • ✓Small and large quantity handlers of universal waste
  • ✓Employees at businesses required to comply with EPA universal waste regulations
  • ✓Workers responsible for waste storage, labeling, and recordkeeping

Industries That Require Universal Waste Training

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Manufacturing and industrial production facilities
  • ✓Healthcare facilities and hospitals
  • ✓Office buildings and commercial property management
  • ✓Retail and wholesale distribution companies
  • ✓Schools, colleges, and universities
  • ✓Government and municipal operations
  • ✓Automotive dealerships and repair facilities
  • ✓Waste management and recycling companies
Why eTraining

Better Training.
Better Outcomes.

Over 50,000 workers trained. Here's what makes us the trusted choice for OSHA compliance.

OSHA Citation Printed on Every Certificate
Every certificate shows OSHA citation — so your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance.
No Setup. No LMS. Train in Minutes.
Pay once, get instant access — no account setup, no app downloads, no IT required. Works on any browser.
Built for Field Workers, Not Classrooms
Content is grounded in real hazardous waste site operations — not recycled classroom slides. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.
Trusted by Safety Managers & Contractors
Used by EHS managers, general contractors, and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time, every year.
Certificate of Completion Preview
Instant PDF
Print-Ready
Shareable
Need Group Training?
Business accounts save 20%+ for teams of 20 or more
Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Universal Waste Training.

Universal waste refers to specific types of hazardous waste that are commonly generated by households and businesses. These wastes contain hazardous substances that can pose significant risks to human health and the environment if not managed properly. The EPA established the Universal Waste Rule to streamline handling procedures and encourage recycling of these materials.
The course covers foundational understanding of universal waste, the importance of proper management, the regulatory framework associated with universal waste, how to identify universal waste, responsibilities of universal waste handlers, storage requirements, training and records requirements, and differences for small and large quantity handlers.
The course is approximately 2 hours in length. Because it is fully self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Your progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.
Yes. eTraining’s Universal Waste Training course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required.
The Universal Waste Training course is an online program that reviews the regulations established by the EPA under the Universal Waste Rule. It teaches learners how to recognize hazardous wastes common in commercial and residential settings and covers the proper management and handling of these materials. The course is approximately 2 hours in length.
Common categories of universal waste regulated by the EPA include batteries (such as lithium, nickel-cadmium, and lead-acid batteries), pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (such as thermostats and thermometers), and lamps (such as fluorescent tubes and high-intensity discharge lamps). This course teaches learners how to identify these waste types.
The EPA differentiates between small quantity handlers and large quantity handlers of universal waste based on the total amount of universal waste accumulated at any one time. Each category has different requirements for accumulation time, employee training, labeling, and notification. This course covers the differences between these two handler categories.
This course reviews the regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Universal Waste Rule. The Universal Waste Rule was created to streamline the process of handling commonly generated hazardous wastes and to encourage recycling rather than disposal.
Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.
The EPA’s Universal Waste Rule requires that all employees who handle or are responsible for managing universal waste must be informed about proper handling and emergency procedures. Training requirements differ for small and large quantity handlers. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations and proper handling procedures.
Enroll Today

Stay Compliant.
Stay Safe.

Complete your Universal Waste Training online — at your own pace, on any device, with an instant certificate when you're done.

Most Popular
🇺🇸 English
Unlocked Progress

Complete modules in any order. Ideal for experienced professionals refreshing at their own pace.

$24.99
30-Day Guarantee Instant Access Instant Certificate No Hidden Fees

Your go-to source for workplace safety updates.

Join our monthly newsletter covering industry stories, news & timely updates, and get a free 110-page OSHA manual covering the latest training requirements.

no-img

Company

Resources

Policies

eTraining and the eTraining logo copyright 2026 eTraining, Inc. All Rights Reserved.