An interesting question from California (that matters) on January 3, 2018: Daniel; I was searching Google when a link to your site came up. We are having to transport sludge and scum from an old wastewater plant across town to…
FAQ: What is a “Remote Site” for the consolidation of hazardous waste in California?
A remote site is one of the three elements necessary for the consolidation of hazardous waste in California. The other two are the consolidation site and the transporter. Before you can take advantage of this relief from full regulation (and…
11 Common Manifest Errors Noted by California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control
Like most states, California is authorized to manage the regulations promulgated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within California. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) is the responsible for implementing the…
Rust-Oleum settles with EPA over hazardous waste violations at manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Maryland
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the Rust-Oleum Corporation to address alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its paint manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Maryland. Who: Rust-Oleum Corporation. Its paint manufacturing facility in Williamsport,…
DEQ Rulemaking – Hazardous Waste Fees – Public Comment Period Open – Hurry!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing amendments to its administrative rules at OAR 340, Divisions 102 and 105 regarding hazardous waste fees. Summary: DEQ is proposing rule amendments for the Environmental Quality Commission’s approval: The Oregon Department of Environmental…
Covered Electronic Equipment (CCE) Banned from Disposal with Trash in New York State
As of January 1, 2015, consumers in state of New York may no longer dispose of certain types of electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, in the trash, or at curbside for trash pickup. The following electronic equipment is covered…
The Characteristic of Toxicity for Hazardous Waste in California
Before we begin you must understand that the California regulations for the management of hazardous waste are more stringent and more broad than those of the USEPA – and indeed, more stringent and more broad than any other state with…
Banned from Landfill in Illinois
The following information is derived from a document entitled: Summary of Illinois’ Solid Waste Legislation – dated April 18, 2013. Be sure to check for updates! Illinois does not have an omnibus law that deals with solid waste management issues;…
Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in California
In an earlier article I summarized the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the completion and distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Manifest). Read: Use and Distribution of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. That article dealt only with…
FAQ: What is acute aquatic toxicity in California?
Acute aquatic toxicity is one of eight subsections of the characteristic of toxicity identified by the California Department of Toxic Substances and Control (DTSC). If a discarded material displays the characteristic of acute aquatic toxicity – and no other Federal…