Overview of Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements


Management Standards
Conditionally Exempt Generators

Small Generators

Large Generators
Waste Determination Yes Yes Yes
Acute Hazardous Waste Accumulates or generates 2.2 pounds of less Not Applicable Accumulates or generates more than 2.2 pounds at any time.
Generation Rates -  Non-acute Hazardous Waste Less that 220 pounds per any calendar month Between 220 pounds and 2,200 pounds per any calendar month More than 2,200 pounds per any calendar month
EPA Identification Number and Registration Not Required Required Required
Satellite Accumulation  Containers No requirements; recommend closed and properly marked Closed and marked with words, "Hazardous Waste", or description of contents Closed and marked with words, "Hazardous Waste", or description of contents
Accumulation Container Markings Recommended Words "Hazardous Waste" and date accumulation begins Words "Hazardous Waste" and date accumulation begins
Closed Accumulation Containers Recommended Yes Yes
Container & Tank Requirements Recommended Comply with 40 CFR subparts I & J Comply with 40 CFR subparts I & J
Accumulation Time Limits None.  If more than 2,200 pounds of non-scute hazardous waste are accumulated, all hazardous waste must be regulated as if generated by a small generator. 180 days if transported less than 200 miles, 270 days if transported more than 200 miles.  May accumulate up to 13,228 pounds of non-acute hazardous waste. 90 days
TSDF for Disposal Not Required Required Required
Manifest Not Required Required Required
Record Keeping 3 years for test results, waste analysis, or other waste determinations. 3 years for manifest, annual reports, waste analysis 3 years for manifest, annual reports, waste analysis
Log of Monthly Generation Rates Recommended Recommended Recommended
Annual Reports Not Required Required Required
  Written emergency plans & emergency phone numbers listed by phones recommended Emergency coordinator & fire department phone numbers, and location of extinguishers & spill material Written contingency plans maintained on site and submitted to local police & fire departments, hospitals and local emergency teams.  Adhere to ARM 17.54.609 requirements.