In response to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed an online method for requesting an extension to generator accumulation time limits.

Wisconsin’s hazardous waste regulations allow both large quantity generators (LQG) and small quantity generators (SQG) to request an accumulation (storage) time limit extension in the event of unforeseen, temporary or uncontrollable circumstances that prevent shipment of hazardous waste off-site within the 90-day time frame (LQGs) and or 180-day time frame (SQGs). An extension of up to 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the department on a case-by-case basis pursuant to s. NR 662.034(3) and NR 662.192(3), Wis. Adm. Code.

A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the required time limit. Potential reasons for requesting an extension must be identified to submit a request (i.e., transporter unable to meet schedule shipping date, or scheduled facility unable to accept wastes due to facility backlog or closure). To request an extension, follow the link below to submit your information to the DNR electronically. You can also contact a regional hazardous waste specialist, or Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator Mike Ellenbecker, to submit a request directly to program staff.

2020 Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Accumulation Time Extension Request

If a 30-day extension request is granted but the hazardous waste shipment the extension was requested for cannot occur within the extended period, contact Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator Mike Ellenbecker to discuss the regulatory requirements.

Annual Hazardous Waste Personnel training for large quantity generators of hazardous waste must still be completed. Contact me to schedule a webinar during the shelter-in-place.