A question (01.03.18): 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 a newer plant. We are doing this in…
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…
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…
Q&A: What are the California regulations for a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
The question came by way of a telephone conversation on August 28, 2017 (no transcript available). A gentleman was interested in the transport of asbestos waste – a hazardous material per USDOT/PHMSA regulations if friable – in California. He needed…
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: Are soaps and detergents a non-RCRA Hazardous Waste in California?
The answer is yes. If they fail the aquatic toxicity test. Contact me with any questions you may have about the generation, identification, management, and disposal of hazardous waste Daniels Training Services, Inc. 815.821.1550 Info@DanielsTraining.com https://www.danielstraining.com/ Below is the text…
Two Exemptions From Universal Waste Regulations in California
The Federal regulations of the USEPA at 40 CFR 273 identify four types of universal waste: Lamps Batteries Mercury-containing equipment Recalled or cancelled pesticides States that choose to operate their own authorized hazardous waste program may retain these four, slightly revise…
California Hazardous Waste Generators Must Confirm Driver has CDL
I have learned that when it comes to the hazardous waste regulations codified under RCRA, California is different. And here is just one example of it: buried in the California Health and Safety Code at 25160.7 is a requirement for…