I'll just ask publicly, in case anyone else can benefit from the info. I'm trying to figure out what permits are required for a small e-waste business, and it seems all I'd need is a business license and to notify the DTSC of intent to handle u-waste. But I'm trying to start out just collecting - without a warehouse; so it would be preferable to not have to deal with the DTSC. I know someone on here was in that same situation before, but I didn't see any resolution to his story.



All electronics are classified as universal waste, right? Not just the components that contain haz mats? Cause if it were just the components, then I would just keep myself from accumulating 220 lbs. If you keep under 220 lbs you can opt out of being regulated as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator. But I'm pretty sure it's the entire electronics that are considered u-waste. In that case, that limit gets reached pretty quickly...

What's your experience with the DTSC? Are they big on inspections? Are there a lot of regulations concerning the workspace?

Thanks for any help!