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…
The Marking of a Hazardous Waste Container in California
Like most states, California is authorized to manage its own hazardous waste program. And like a lot of other states, California’s hazardous waste program – administered by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) within the California EPA (Cal EPA) –…
U.S. EPA settles with two San Joaquin Valley companies to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste
The Bullet: US EPA announced the conclusions of enforcement actions against two hazardous waste generators in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Fines paid by the two facilities total $75,200. Read the US EPA press release: U.S. EPA settles with two San…
Department of Toxic Substances Control (California) Files Complaint Against FedEx Ground
The Bullet: DTSC alleges that FedEx Ground committed more than 1,500 acts resulting in multiple violations of California hazardous waste regulations. These acts took place at each of FedEx’s thirty-one terminals throughout California. Alleged violations stem from improper management of…
Accumulation Time Limits for Hazardous Waste Generators in California
As a state with an authorized hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Cal EPA can enact regulations for the management of hazardous waste that are more broad and more strict than those of the USEPA. …
Violations of RCRA Regulations Result in Significant Cost for California Retailers
When thinking of those subject to state and Federal regulations for the management of hazardous waste, it’s natural to think manufacturing and industry. However, when the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was drafted the intent was to regulate the generation,…
Illegal Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Results in $18.1 Million Settlement for Lowe’s
The Bullet: Lowe’s stores throughout California were busted by the California DTSC for gross violations of state and Federal hazardous waste regulations. Lowe’s agreed to pay a settlement of $18.1 million. Who: The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), DTSC’s…
Former Hazardous Waste Transporter Sentenced for Unlawful Disposal, Storage and Transportation of Hazardous Waste
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) investigation resulted in the successful prosecution and sentencing of former hazardous waste transporter Roy Paul Gressly for six felony violations of the Hazardous Waste Control Act. DTSC’s Office of Criminal Investigations participated in…