Moderate Risk Waste Collection Facilities Frequently Asked Questions

Implementation of Chapter 173-350-360 WAC

Note: The answers provided to Frequently Asked Questions are guidance for implementing WAC 173-350-360. Following this guidance is not a requirement of operation or design for MRW facilities, as facilities may meet regulatory requirements through other means. Local Health Departments should be consulted to determine what will be sufficient to meet the regulatory standards.

• Is there a more explicit list of what wastes are household hazardous wastes (HHW)?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
• What kind of activities are covered by the rule's requirements regarding flammable or explosive gases? What kind of equipment and maintenance is typically needed to meet the requirement for explosive gas monitoring?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
• What does "sufficiently impervious secondary containment" typically mean regarding construction methods and materials at an MRW fixed facility?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
• What is expected for sufficient vertilation in MRW fixed facilities?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
• What sorts of training are expected for staff at MRW fixed facilities?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
  (Power Point presentation on MRW Operator Training.)
• How does an MRW facility comply with the Universal Waste Rule?
  (Answer in portable document format.)
• Can satellite locations consolidate CESQG waste at a non-permitted facility before disposal?
  (Answer in portable document format.)

A complete downloadable version of the all the questions and answers is available here.