DFD vs ERD. DFD and ERD are different data models that are mainly used for organizing business data for proper communication between members of a group. DFD shows how data enter a system, are transformed in that system, and how it is stored in it.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Universal waste. Universal waste is a category of waste materials designated as hazardous waste, but containing materials that are very common. It is defined in 40 CFR part 273, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency but states may also have corollary regulations regarding these materials.
Medical waste is primarily regulated by state environmental and health departments. EPA does not currently have congressional authority to regulate medical waste and has not had authority since the expiration of the Medical Waste Tracking Act (MWTA) of 1988 in 1991. It is important to contact your state environmental program first when disposing of medical waste.