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If You Generate Hazardous Waste...

Here are Some Step by Step Guidance for the Regulations You Must Follow:

Identify Your Waste and Generator Requirements   
(Open Document)

How to Determine What is Hazardous Waste ( Designation Flow Diagram)

Checklist for Hazardous Waste Generators 
(Open Document)

Categories of Hazardous Waste
(Open Document)

Definitions of Hazardous Waste Regulatory terms
(Open Document)

 

Private citizens can contact the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers for help in managing hazardous waste.

Compliance Help By Topic

Name of Help Resource

Applicable Regulations

Designate Waste/Determine Generator Status

Identify Your Waste and Generator Requirements
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Hazardous Waste Designation Flow Diagram

Hazardous Waste Compliance Checklist
(Open Document)

Complete List of D, P, U, F, and K Waste Codes

Hazardous Waste is More Common then You Think 
A short description of the different categories of hazardous waste
(Open Document)

Information Glossary
Definitions of hazardous waste regulatory terms
(Open Document)

WAC 173-303-070 (Designation of Dangerous Waste)

WAC 173-303-070 (Requirements for generators of dangerous waste)

 

WAC 173-303-090; WAC 173-303-9903; WAC 173-303-9904 (Waste designation codes)

RCRA ID Number (Dangerous Waste)

Obtain a RCRA Site Identification Number
(Open Document)

 WAC 173-303-060

Small Quantity Generator  
What is a Small Quantity Generator and How are They Regulated?
 (Open Document) 		WAC 173-303-070(8)

Medium Quantity Generator
See WAC 173-303-201 and WAC 173-303-202 for exemptions from full regulation

WAC 173-303-201

WAC 173-303-202

Containment Management

Use Proper Containers and Manage Them Correctly
(Open Document)

How to Properly Manage "Empty" Hazardous Waste Containers
 (Open Document)

Sample Weekly Facility/Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklist (includes water quality) #1:

Sample Weekly Inspection Log #2:

Sample Weekly Inspection Log #3:

Solvent Recycling Log

By reference from WAC 173-303-200 (Accumulating dangerous waste on site):

WAC 173-303-630 

 

Accumulating Hazardous Waste

Properly Accumulate Hazardous Waste
(Open Document)

Guidance for Assessing Dangerous Waste Secondary Containment Systems
Details on Secondary Containment Requirements
(Open Document)

WAC 173-303-200 (Accumulating dangerous waste on site)

173-303-630 (7) (Secondary Containment)

Treating Hazardous Waste by Generators 
(under certain conditions generators can treat their own wastes)

Treatment by Generator
The only types of hazardous waste treatment allowed by generators who do NOT have a hazardous waste treatment permit are listed. Treatment by any of these methods can ONLY be legally done if the treatment-specific requirements, outlined in these documents, are followed.

Transport & Disposal
Arrange for Proper Transportation and Disposal
(Open Document)

WAC 173-303-140 (Land Disposal Restrictions)

WAC 173-303-180 (Manifests)

WAC 173-303-190 (Preparing dangerous waste for transport)

Manifests
Manifest Shipments of Hazardous Waste 
(Open Document) 		WAC 173-303-180 

Properly Train Staff In Hazardous Waste Management

How to Prepare a Written Personnel Training Plan

Sample Training Plan

 WAC 173-303-330

Planning & Prevention

Perform Preventive Maintenance
(Open Document)

Plan for Emergencies
Publication Summary Page
(Open Document)

Sample Short Contingency Plan (for smaller facilities)

Sample Contingency Plan for Larger Facility

 WAC 173-303-340

Record Keeping
Keep Records of Hazardous Waste Activity
(Open Document)

WAC 173-303-210 (Generator Recordkeeping)

WAC 173-303-220 (Generator Reporting)