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How do I count my wastes for my annual report?

You have to count the wastes you generated to fill out the Annual Report forms.  Proper counting makes sure that you are able to correctly:

• Identify your generator status. See generator status and How to calculate your generator status for help finding your status (i.e., a dangerous waste generator or a TSDR).
• Report your waste amounts on the Annual Report forms; and
• Know if you need to file a Pollution Prevention Plan.

Count these dangerous wastes for reporting:

• Significant changes in the monthly totals can cause a change in the generator's status.
• Count all dangerous waste generated each month.
• Include DW sent off-site for management.
• Don’t forget to include DW managed on-site including:
  • Waste recycled on-site (e.g., distillation of solvent).
  • Wastes treated, stored or recycled on-site before direct discharge to a POTW as domestic sewage.
  • Wastes entering a Treatment-by-Generator Unit.

• Do not count or report these wastes even if they have dangerous properties:
• Wastes excluded under WAC 173-303-071. Example, domestic sewage.
• Antifreeze sent for recycling, as defined in WAC 173-303-522.
• Universal waste as defined in WAC 173-303-573 including lamps, batteries and mercury containing thermostats.
• PBR waste managed immediately upon generation in on-site PBR units.
• Recycled without prior storage or accumulation as described in WAC 173-303-120(4)(a).
• Materials managed under the used oil regulations, WAC 173-303-515.

For more help see Ecology Publication # 98-414, Counting Dangerous Waste under the Dangerous Waste Regulations. You can read or print it from the Internet at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/98414.html or contact Ecology for a copy.