Video Overview
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training: Hazardous Waste Management
Course Length: 19 Minutes English/22 Minutes Spanish
Video Runtime: 16:42 English/20:34 Spanish
Overview: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, including wildlife. In addition, violations can cost businesses thousands of dollars, and cleanup efforts may cost millions.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training: Hazardous Waste Management is designed to guide hazardous waste generators on how to determine which generator category applies to them and how to properly manage waste.
NOTE: This training is offered as a part of a more comprehensive curriculum on this topic. See the description for the RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training Curriculum for additional information.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Determine a hazardous waste generator's category
- Describe how to notify the EPA of hazardous waste activity
- Explain how to contain, manage, and dispose of hazardous waste
- Describe land disposal restrictions
Outline:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training: Hazardous Waste Management covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Navigation
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Generator Requirements
- Generator Categories
- VSQG: Very Small Quantity Generator
- SQG: Small Quantity Generator
- LQG: Large Quantity Generator
- Notify EPA of Hazardous Waste Activity
- Notification Form
- EPA ID number
Containment, Management and Disposal
- Central and Satellite Accumulation Areas
- CAA: Central Accumulation Area
- SAA: Satellite Accumulation Area
- Container Management
- Waste Treatment and Land Disposal
- Waste Treatment
- Land Disposal Restrictions
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: 40 CFR 261
Copyright Date: 2023