Question: I have a question regarding haz waste determination specifically about applicability of F-listed waste. Situation I have: In the car repair shop floor, we have a small pit that collects water (rainwater/snow melting from cars and every now and…
FAQ: What are the F-listed solvents?
The USEPA regulations for the determination of a listed hazardous waste from non-specific sources (F001 – F039) are at 40 CFR 261.31. Waste codes F001 – F005 represent spent organic solvents that are a listed hazardous waste under certain conditions.…
Q&A: Are discarded sodium-sulfur batteries eligible for a RCRA exclusion if the sodium is reclaimed for use?
A question on June 24, 2020: Daniel, I’ve come across some of your training online – quite informative – and was wondering if I could run a RCRA question past you. I have a client with some sodium-sulfur batteries that…
FAQ: Are wastes associated with COVID-19 a hazardous waste?
No. Wastes such as used medical equipment or personal protective equipment contaminated with the coronavirus are not regulated as a hazardous waste under USEPA regulations. Regulations codified under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identify solid waste as a…
Q&A: How do I determine the characteristic of toxicity for a liquid waste?
A question May 04, 2018: can tclp 20 x rule be used for liquid waste or is it only for solid? My reply May 08, 2018: Thank you for contacting me. I will try to answer your question below. Neither…
The Fifty Foot Rule Revised by the Generator Improvements Rule
The Generator Improvements Rule went into effect on May 30, 2017. “Into effect” however, only in the federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those states without an authorized hazardous waste program (read: What is the status…
Q&A: How Must I use TCLP to Determine the Toxicity of my Hazardous Waste?
This series of questions came from a frequent reader of my newsletter: Like this article? Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter No marketing emails! Good afternoon Daniel, I appreciate the link to your google site. I knew I could come up…
Q&A: Hazardous Waste Determination for Lab Waste
A question from a former customer of mine on June 14, 2016: Hello again Dan, I’m sorry to bother you with another question but I’m having trouble deciphering this information. I’m looking to do some lab tests. I was first…
Q&A: Hazardous Waste Determination for Sodium Arsenite
May 6, 2016, a question from a past attendee of one of my Training Seminars (unfortunately, I don’t provide Training Seminars anymore. Check out my website for other training options: Onsite Training or Webinar Training). Hi Dan I took a…
Q&A: Determination of Hazardous Waste Generation for the Characteristic of Toxicity
Contact me with any questions you may have about the generation, identification, management, and disposal of hazardous waste Daniels Training Services 815.821.1550 Info@DanielsTraining.com https://www.danielstraining.com/ A question to my website on April 29, 2016: My question is: If your waste is…