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Antifreeze Summary Full Text
Cleaning, Solvent Summary Full Text
Dumpsters Summary Full Text
Hazardous Waste Summary Full Text
Hazardous Waste Determination Summary Full Text
Metalworking Fluids Summary Full Text
Oil, Used Summary Full Text
Oil Filters, Used Summary Full Text
PCBs Summary Full Text
Recycling Summary Full Text
Universal Waste Summary Full Text
Antifreeze
Applies to: Any business that generates or accumulates used antifreeze
Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
See also:
  • Airport Deicing Rule
  • Hazardous Waste
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    Cleaning, Solvent
    Applies to: Any facility carrying out processes that involve cleaning with petroleum-based (non-water-based) solvents, including degreasers and solvent-based parts washers. The regulations also cover the use and disposal of solvent wetted rags to manually wipe soils from the metal surfaces (hand wiping).
    Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal; some facilities may need air emissions permits.
    See also:
  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
  • Hazardous Waste Determination
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    Dumpsters
    Applies to: Any facility that stores waste in dumpsters for removal
    Requires: Facilities should verify that hazardous or otherwise regulated wastes are handled separately from general trash
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Universal Waste
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    Hazardous Waste
    Applies to: Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of hazardous waste, or more than 1 kilogram per month of certain acutely hazardous wastes. (These limits may be lower in some states.)
    Requires: Registration with EPA as a hazardous waste generator; compliance with rules for storage and disposal of wastes; for large quantities, reporting of quantities generated to EPA every two years
    See also:
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Universal Waste

    • Hazardous Waste Determination
    Applies to: Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of waste that may potentially be classified as a "hazardous waste" under federal or state law. (May also apply to as little as 1 kilogram per month for certain "acutely hazardous wastes.")
    Requires: Businesses are required to determine whether their wastes should be classified as "hazardous" under the regulations. Incorrect classification is a major factor contributing to violations and fines in the transportation sector.
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Universal Waste

    • Metalworking Fluids
    Applies to: Any facility that carries out machining operations
    Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Cleaning, Solvent
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    Oil, Used
    Applies to: Any facility that generates or accumulates used oil products, including lubricants, brake fluid, hydraulic fluids, and oil-based machining fluids
    Requires: Facilities must store and transport used oil according to specific regulations to avoid falling under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule)
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
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    Oil Filters, Used
    Applies to: Any business that generates or accumulates used oil filters
    Requires: Facilities must drain used filters and follow specific rules (which may vary from state to state) to avoid having to manage used oil filters under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Oil, Used
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    Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
    Applies to: Any facility that owns and/or operates electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in concentrations above a specified limit
    Requires: Equipment still in service must be inspected quarterly for leaks; out of service equipment cannot be sold, and cannot be stored for more than 30 days, but must be disposed of according to EPA regulations
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
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    Recycling
    Applies to: Any facility that generates any of a wide variety of solid wastes, including corrugated cardboard and wooden pallets
    Requires: Recycling is generally voluntary (except in a few cities), but can be beneficial economically and can contribute to a positive public perception
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazardous Waste Determination
  • Universal Waste
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    Universal Waste
    Applies to: Anyone who disposes of several common waste products, including batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and fluorescent light bulbs
    Requires: Universal waste regulations (similar to but less stringent than hazardous waste regulations) apply to storage and disposal
    See also:
  • Batteries
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazardous Waste Determination
  • Pesticides
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