Generator Categories
- Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate 1,000 kilograms (2204 pounds) per month or more of hazardous waste or more than one kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste. LQGs can accumulate hazardous waste for up to 90 days before shipping it to a TSD facility.
- LQGs may only accumulate waste on-site for 90 days. Certain exceptions apply.
- LQGs do not have a limit on the amount of hazardous waste accumulated on-site.
- Hazardous waste generated must be managed in tanks, containers, drip pads or containment buildings subject to the requirements found at 40 CFR §§262.17(a)(1)-(4) and, specifically for drip pads and containment buildings, 40 CFR part 265, subparts W and DD, respectively.
- LQGs must comply with the hazardous waste manifest requirements at 40 CFR part 262 subpart B and the pre-transport requirements at 40 CFR §§262.30 through 262.33.
- LQGs must comply with the preparedness, prevention and emergency procedure requirements at 40 CFR part 262 subpart M and the land disposal restriction requirements at 40 CFR part 268.
- LQGs must submit a biennial hazardous waste report.
See 40 CFR part 262 and EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Regulatory Summary for a complete description of the LQG regulations.
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