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.
A: Universal waste may be accumulated at your facility for up to one year from the time it is generated or received from another handler.This time limit may be extended if the handler can prove that the extension was necessary in order to facilitate proper recovery, treatment or disposal.: A large quantity universal waste handler is a universal waste handler that accumulates 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) or more of TOTAL universal waste at any one time.