The Hazardous Waste Determination for a Waste that Changes from Non-Hazardous to Hazardous
A generator of any solid waste is required to complete a hazardous waste determination according to the procedure at 40 CFR 262.11. This determination is typically made at the point of generation, ie., at the moment the solid waste is first generated. However, a generator’s responsibility to complete the hazardous waste determination may continue beyond the initial point of generation if the solid waste may later undergo a chemical or physical change. (more…)