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: Is a 55-gallon drum of waste gasoline also a reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance?
Question: I’d like to commend you for the great Q&A on your website. I have referred others to answers on HW and HM Qs over the years, as you always do a great job of explaining why something does/doesn’t apply.…
FAQ: Can a damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium cell or battery be managed as universal waste?
A: Maybe. When discarded, most lithium-ion (secondary batteries) and lithium primary batteries in use today are likely to be hazardous waste due to ignitability and reactivity (D001 and D003, respectively). With the exception of households, the generator of a waste…
Q&A: Is this a class 2 non-hazardous industrial solid waste in Texas?
A question about the classification of a waste as a non-hazardous industrial solid waste in Texas on Mar 8, 2022, 12:09 PM: Daniel, Thank you for the assistance on the UW issues I asked about in February of this year.…
FAQ: When does a LQG have to update its contingency plan?
The contingency plan is just one very important part of the many responsibilities of the large quantity generator of hazardous waste (LQG) subject to the regulations of 40 CFR 262, Subpart M for Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures. Not sure…
FAQ: What – or who – is a person (according to USEPA)?
The Federal regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and those of your state, if it has an authorized hazardous waste program, frequently use the word “person”. e.g., “a generator is any person…”, or “Persons who own or operate…
Q&A: Is secondary containment required for used oil?
A question 09.28.20: Hi Daniel, I have inquired with you in the past and I am hoping you would be willing to help me again. I have 55 gallon oil drums (used oil) in a few locations around my facility.…
FAQ: Can the signor of the uniform hazardous waste manifest be held personally liable?
Yes. I’ll just let that sink in… Usually it will be the company represented by the signor, i.e., the generator or offeror of the hazardous waste that is subject to enforcement actions. However, in situations of egregious or criminal violations,…
Q&A: When does my hazardous waste generator category change?
Question December 03, 2020: Hi Daniel, Hope you are doing well and enjoying the season so far 😊 I was hoping you could help me with another regulatory question regarding counting waste – or point me in the right direction.…