Accumulation of Hazardous Waste

Small quantity and large quantity hazardous waste generators are allowed to use satellite accumulation areas, provided that the generators meet the conditions for their use. Satellite accumulation areas are designed to assist generators who generate and accumulate small amounts of hazardous waste in different areas of their facilities. If an SQG or LQG does choose to accumulate hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas, the generator may accumulate a limited amount of hazardous waste within each area. Once that threshold is reached, the SQG or LQG must transfer the hazardous waste to a central accumulation area. Refer to 40 CFR 262.15 for more information.

Large quantity generators must have a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of their generated waste. The details of such a program are up to the owner or operator of the particular facility, and should be carried out to the extent that it is economically feasible. Small-quantity generators must simply make a good faith effort to reduce their waste production as much as possible.

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