PROPERTY
20.77
New 12-07
Surplus Stores
335-4630
PCB-CONTAINING MATERIALS
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing materials are materials containing PCB components. The list below provides examples of items which may contain PCB components. The list is not exhaustive.
Air conditioners
Capacitors
Equipment with electrical motors (capacitors within)
Freezers
Furnace blower motorsHydraulic equipment (especially high temperature applications)
Light ballasts (fluorescent)
Microwave ovens
Refrigerators
Switches
Transformers
X-ray machines, including the following types:
Cabinet
Crystallography
Diffraction
Fluorescence
Veterinary units
Item Evaluation
Prior to surplusing, the department must attach a completed Item Evaluation form listing the presence and location of any PCB-containing component within an item. To obtain copies of the evaluation form, complete and/or print the PDF master on 20.77.4.
PCB Contamination Criteria
PCB contamination is defined as as ≥2 ppm PCB. State law regulates PCB-contaminated components as dangerous waste. It is illegal to dispose of such waste in the trash. See SPPM 5.66. Contact EH&S for assistance; telephone 335-3041.
No PCB contamination is defined as less than 2 ppm PCB.
Non-PCB contaminated waste, containing 2 ≤ 50 ppm PCB, is a regulated waste, in accordance with state law.
To determine whether an oil-filled component contains PCB contamination:
- Call EH&S for assistance; telephone 335-3041,
- Look for a label affixed by the manufacturer stating No PCB or <1 ppm PCB at time of manufacture.
If such a label is present, the component is not a PCB waste.
All other oil-filled components are managed as PCB waste.
Notification
Departments which have appliances for surplus or disposal must notify Surplus Stores or the new owner of any potential PCB contents.
Leaking or Ruptured Component
Notify EH&S of any leaking or ruptured PCB-filled component; telephone 335-3041. EH&S must fix or remove the component prior to collection of the equipment by Surplus Stores.