Hazardous Waste Storage Area Signage Requirements

40 cfr 261 2 of the e cfr for the definition of solid waste regulations and 40 cfr 261 3 of the e cfr for the definition of hazardous waste regulations.

Hazardous waste storage area signage requirements.

To protect the environment while continuing to encourage recycling hazardous waste epa has developed regulations for hazardous waste storage area design. Hazardous waste management activity which encompasses hazardous waste treatment storage and disposal that is containers incinerators landfills land treatment surface impoundments tank systems and waste piles. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in enclosed hazardous materials storage handling areas and within 25 feet of outdoor hazardous materials storage handling areas. Small quantity generators sqg may store hazardous waste in this area for 180 days.

40 cfr 264 250 to 264 259 and 40 cfr 265 250 to 265 260 interim status generator on site storage accumulation. Pre transport requirements package and label hazardous waste for shipment off site to a rcra facility for treatment storage or disposal. Only if required by the dot or. Waste minimization certify steps taken to reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous waste.

We also have included user friendly web links to both the definition of solid waste and definition of hazardous waste regulatory programs. The main hazardous waste storage area rules are. A a generator may accumulate as much as 55 gallons of non acute hazardous waste and or either one quart of liquid acute hazardous waste listed in 261 31 or 261 33 e of this chapter or 1 kg 2 2 lbs of solid acute hazardous waste listed in 261 31 or 261 33 e of this chapter in containers at or near any point of generation where wastes initially accumulate which is under the. April 21 1989 rcra online 11424 2 pp 34 k about pdf.

Accumulation area waa is a storage area designed for the accumulation of hazardous wastes for up to 90 days in total quantities that can exceed 55 gal lons 208 liters of hazardous waste one quart 0 946 liter of extremely hazardous waste or one quart 0 946 liter of acutely hazardous waste. Cfc 2703 7 1 1 hmso and tgo requirements are applicable only within santa clara county. Storing waste materials incorrectly can be dangerous even fatal with the potential of causing leaks fires or environmental contamination. The hazardous waste generator regulations in 40 cfr part 262 apply as soon as waste is generated and the accumulation period applies either as soon as the waste is generated or when waste is removed from the satellite accumulation area memo lowrance to axtell.

Program in place required 262 27. Please note that this reference document is designed to be web based so its usefulness is maximized.